Alabama Geospatial OfficeAlabama Geospatial Office

Established May 2007Established May 2007

Mike VanhookState GIS Coordinator

• To become a trusted leader, providing high value

information technology services to the state of Alabama. (ISD Vision)

• To build a comprehensive GIS program that facilitates growth and development

• Sever-based architecture and services

• Unified spatial data infrastructure

• Shared data and services

Vision

• Support, facilitate, and promote geospatial programs and technology for the State

• Develop statewide initiatives• Develop geospatial infrastructure for the enterprise

• ASDI – Alabama Spatial Data Infrastructure

• Avoid duplication of expense• Provide scalable solutions• Promote reuse of spatial data• Promote collaboration and cooperation

Goals

• IT Standards & Planning

• Data Center and TechSupport

• Application Development & Support (MF, C/S, Web)

• Statewide Telecom System (Wired and Wireless)

• WAN and Internet Access

• Video Conferencing

• E-mail and Messaging

• IT Project Consulting

• Desktop Services

• Web Development Services

• e-Government Services

• Data and Network Security • Geospatial Services

ISD Services(Self-Funding, Revolving Fund Agency)

Alabama Geospatial OfficeBuilding Upon Success

Geospatial Infrastructure• Build upon the existing IT and Network

Infrastructures

• Providing services over the Statewide Data Network

• Statewide Authentication and Security

• Consolidated Data Centers• SAN with DR in Huntsville• Mainframe Storage • Metro Ethernet,MPLS Deployment• Backup Internet POP (Birmingham)• Policies and Standards

• New GIS Server Deployment for web services• Develop Geospatial Policies and Standards

Expanded Infrastructure

• Geospatial data provides LOCATION of entities to the enterprise; with minimal attribution

• Connecting services and systems through Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

• Plumbing/Networking data and services

• Building network applications

Enterprise Geospatial Infrastructure

• Potential Programs and Services: Enterprise GIS solutions and web map services Server and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Alabama Spatial Data Infrastructure (ASDI) Geospatial coordination and shared services Data storage, integrity, replication, and security Cost effective and high quality systems Integrated technology State negotiated contract pricing for hardware and software Support for federal geospatial standards and guidelines Training and Support

Geospatial Services

• Established state-wide purchasing contracts for computers and monitors.• GIS Developer Workstations (in process)

• ESRI Enterprise License Agreement• Will save over $200k upon deployment

• ISD - Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (SHI, Inc)

• Other contract consideration in support of geospatial technology

Statewide Contracts

State Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)

Between the State of Alabama and Environmental Systems Research Institute

(ESRI)

Purpose of the Agreement We are coordinating a single contract with

ESRI to: Reduce the overall cost of license ownership Improve support for Geospatial Programs Coordinate and facilitate statewide GIS Improve available training and capabilities

Participating Agencies All State Agencies as identified in the ELA are

eligible to receive benefits There are over 90 State agencies listed

The State shall provide Tier 1 Technical Support Primary state agencies will Provide local/in-house Tier 1

Support

AgreementLicensedSoftware

Including:ArcGIS Server Extensions

Product Rolled-In Quantities

Total Qty/Seats

Desktop Software ArcInfo Unlimited ArcEditor SU or CU Unlimited ArcView SU or CU Unlimited ArcReader Unlimited Desktop Extension Software Unlimited ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Unlimited ArcGIS 3D Analyst Unlimited ArcGIS Network Analyst Unlimited ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst Unlimited ArcGIS Publisher Unlimited ArcPress for ArcGIS Unlimited ArcScan for ArcGIS Unlimited Maplex for ArcGIS Unlimited Server Software ArcGIS Server Workgroup or Enterprise [Basic, Standard or Advanced]

Unlimited

ArcIMS Unlimited Developer Software ArcGIS Engine Unlimited ArcGIS Engine Runtime Unlimited GIS Portal Tool Set Unlimited PLTS Foundation Unlimited MapObjects Unlimited MapObjects Java Unlimited MapObjects Java Internet Deployment Kit Unlimited

Price BenefitParticipating State agencies will pay

80%

of their annual maintenance costs

• NSGIC

• National States Geographic Information Council• Serving as a State Representative• Ramona (GIS Inventory) State Administration• Imagery for the Nation• GIS for the Nation• Fifty States Initiative

• USGS Agreement• Supporting the national Geospatial Line of Business• National Geospatial Programs Office• FGDC/NSDI standards and best practices• Shared data and services

• HIFLD• Homeland Security Foundation Level Data Working Group • Served as NSGIC Representative for HSIP Feedback session

Supporting Geospatial Programs

• HIFLD

• Homeland Security Infrastructure Foundation Level Data Working Group • Served as NSGIC Representative for HSIP Feedback session

• HSIP Freedom• Homeland Security Infrastructure Program• State partnership to provide and update data• Ownership/stewardship of State data• 2 way transaction of data • Communication and exchange of information

Supporting Geospatial Programs

Ramona (www.gisinventory.net)

Ramona (www.gisinventory.net)

Ramona (www.gisinventory.net)

• Annually, NSGIC collects and publishes summary information

about the GIS Coordination activities of each state.

• Provide background for State geospatial programs

• Describe accomplishments, goals, challenges, cooperative programs, data development

• Collect links to standards, policy, and program documentation

• State score card rating the (9) NSGIC Coordination Criteriaand key objectives of the Fifty States Initiative

Ramona State Summary

1. A full-time, paid coordinator position is designated and has

the authority to implement the state's business and strategic plans.

2. A clearly defined authority exists for statewide coordination of geospatial information technologies and data production.

3. The statewide coordination office has a formal relationship with the state's Chief Information Officer (or similar office).

4. A champion (politician or executive decision-maker) is aware and involved in the process of coordination.

Fifty States Initiative Coordination Criteria

5. Responsibilities for developing the National Spatial Data

Infrastructure and a State Clearinghouse are assigned.

6. The ability exists to work and coordinate with local governments, academia, and the private sector.

7. Sustainable funding sources exist to meet projected needs.

8. Coordinators have the authority to enter into contracts and become capable of receiving and expending funds.

9. The Federal government works through the statewide coordinating authority.

Fifty States Initiative Coordination Criteria

geospatial.alabama.gov

ALGO Website

Alabama Geospatial OfficeAlabama Geospatial Office

Established May 2007Established May 2007

Mike VanhookState GIS CoordinatorDirect: (334) 242-4799mike.vanhook@isd.alabama.govgeospatial.alabama.gov