This week, you will analyze the value of implementing GIS (geographic information system) solutions in various industries. You will also review the real-world applications of GIS and discuss how it helps in improving business processes. This Discussion is designed to help you identify various cases of potential improvement by using GIS solutions in multiple industries.
RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. 
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To prepare for this Discussion: 
Review this week’s Learning Resources.
Search the Internet and the Walden Library and identify two or three industries that have implemented a GIS.
BY DAY 3
Post a 300- to 400-word analysis of the value of implementing GIS solutions in various industries. Review the real-world applications of GIS, and discuss how it helps in improving business processes.
Refer to the Week 10 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
CDC. (2019). What is GIS?Links to an external site. https://www.cdc.gov/gis/what-is-gis.htm
GISGeography. (2022). What is geographic information systems (GIS)?Links to an external site. https://gisgeography.com/what-gis-geographic-information-systems/
IBM Cloud Education. (2021, February 10). Data visualizationLinks to an external site.. https://www.ibm.com/cloud/learn/data-visualization
IBM. (n.d.). Data visualization tools and solutionsLinks to an external site.. https://www.ibm.com/analytics/data-visualization
tableau. (n.d.). Data visualization tips for more effective and engaging designLinks to an external site.. https://www.tableau.com/learn/articles/data-visualization-tips
USGS. (n.d.). What is a geographic information system (GIS)?Links to an external site. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-geographic-information-system-gis
Required Media
Tableau Software. (2020, August 26). Empower everyone with dataLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CLuMcG6Wlw 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 22 minutes.