February 2002 Government Technology Conference February 14, 2002 - Convention Center; Austin, Texas    Managing Bandwidth for GIS - Wayne McDilda (Presentation HTML) Track: GIS TRACK       Tech Rating: 3 As Internet Protocol networks become the primary medium for eCommerce and communication, the costs of wide area links should decrease. But that expectation continues to be delayed by bandwidth-hungry applications and a growing list of network-enabled tasks and activities. Many GIS applications fit the definition of "bandwidth hungry." Now that networks are a part of the business infrastructure, control systems can serve a role to manage them. The network has to meet the same requirements as other parts of the agency: increased effectiveness and reduced costs. That effectiveness translates into faster citizen service, better dissemination of information and timely access to information. It also means clear, accurate communications systems that are integrated with the reliable operation of business-critical applications. To some extent, the need to prioritize traffic flows in GIS applications can be overcome by throwing bandwidth at the problem. But few agencies can justify the expensive high-speed equipment (not to mention the recurring costs of high-speed WAN connections) when the careful deployment of bandwidth management solutions can provide equally satisfactory levels of service. Bandwidth management systems allow regulation of network performance and bandwidth sharing equitably across various applications and users. This seminar will provide an update on tips and strategies for managing bandwidth for GIS.

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