GIS Hosting

Morton Blacketer has modified the EView business model to enable access to the technology within an Application Service Provider framework – as a hosted solution.  It specifically targets small to medium Councils, enabling them to achieve operational and service delivery benefits provided by EView.  .  It is based on, and supported by, ESRI Australia’s EView technologies, backed up by ARC SDE and Arc IMS, and Microsoft’s SQL Server. 

Useful information

To find out more, please view our GIS Hosting brochure and EView: Uses at work brochure (all Adobe Acrobat Reader format).

FAQ

1. What is EView?

2. What are the main benefits of EView?

3. What is GIS Hosting?

4. What are the main benefits of a hosted service?

5. What are the differences between EView and GIS Hosting?

6. What is the relationship between Morton Blacketer, ESRI and Microsoft?

7. How do I find out if GIS Hosting is suitable for my organisation?

8. How much does it cost?

1. What is EView?                                                                                           Back to top

EView was developed by ESRI Australia.  It enables the integration of an organisation’s databases (containing both geographic and textual information) via a simple web browser. 

EView provides an ‘information portal’, interpreting queries by identifying the appropriate databases, retrieving and merging the information to present it as a layered map, document or text.

It has many uses.  For example, if a local council was to redevelop a site, an EView query can pinpoint its geographic location from the Asset Management database.  Further information can be drawn from the Property database to identify neighbours to be notified.  Each neighbour’s contact information can then be merged with a letter, with a map and plans inserted, and sent out – quickly and easily.

For detailed product information, please visit ESRI Australia’s web site.  

2. What are the main benefits of EView?                                                        Back to top

There are many benefits of using EView.  These include:

• An organisation can provide all staff with access to the same information, simply using their web browser

• Information can be shared across applications and throughout departments

• Less duplication of information, services and operations

• Timely support for internal operations, analysis, management decision making and customer service  functions

• The production of high quality, printable maps and reports

• The provision of an open and scalable business intelligence solution

• Higher return on investment in information resources

Please visit ESRI Australia’s web site for detailed product information.  

3. What is GIS Hosting?                                                                         Back to top

GIS Hosting provides an EView solution that can be tailored to your needs and budget.  It specifically ensures that small to medium Councils can achieve the operational and service delivery benefits provided by EView, without needing to raise funds for a capital purchase of the technology.  A hosted service means a reduced total cost of ownership through a fee for service system and less impact on capital expenditure budgets. 

Your organisation’s databases are securely stored and administered by Morton Blacketer.  Only authorised users can access the online information. 

A range of printable reports, mail merge and map options can be set up for User Groups (as specified by your organisation) to provide different functionality, depending on requirements.  You can choose to add other databases, customise reporting functions and tailor the service to suit your needs and organisational objectives.

4. What are the main benefits of a hosted service?                                 Back to top

GIS Hosting provides the following benefits:

• Reduced total cost of ownership

- No large, upfront purchase costs

- No need for additional hardware and software

- No annual license fees

- No need to hire additional GIS staff to implement, administrate, manage and operate the system.

• Reduced cost of service through online access

- Faster access to information

- Improved turnaround to meet internal and external customer service requirements

- Integrated textual and spatial information

- Desktop access available to all staff (on and off site)

- Higher end customer satisfaction.

5. What are the differences between EView and GIS Hosting?                Back to top

GIS Hosting provides significant cost savings whilst ensuring the main functions and capabilities of EView.  The following table outlines the functions and capabilities of EView, with the final column identifying those available from GIS Hosting.

6. What is the relationship between Morton Blacketer, ESRI and Microsoft?   Back to top

Morton Blacketer is an ESRI Australia Business Partner and a Microsoft Certified Partner.  As partner organisations, Morton Blacketer keeps up to date and well trained in emerging technologies, has access to a large pool of resources and works as a team to ensure that our solutions meet your objectives.

7. How do I find out if GIS Hosting is suitable for my organisation?                Back to top

Please contact Morton Blacketer to discuss how our GIS Hosting solutions can be used to gain service and operational efficiencies for your organisation.

8. How much does it cost?                                                                              Back to top

The initial set up fee is $9,900 (incl. GST).  Ongoing costs and customisation varies, depending on your council requirements and the number of rateable properties in your council area.  Please contact Morton Blacketer for full details.

Note: Prices and product details subject to change without notice.

For more information about how your organisation will benefit from Morton Blacketer's GIS Hosting solutions, contact us.