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Understanding GIS Software: A Powerful Tool for Data Management and Analysis

GIS software, as explained by Jeremy Petersen, is integral for managing collected data, enhancing decision-making processes, and effectively analyzing large operations with ease. The adoption of GPS technology continues to grow, leading various sectors—such as producers, environmental programs, and government entities—to leverage GIS tools. Available in both free and premium versions, numerous applications such as Quantum GIS, MapWindow GIS, and SST Summit/Toolbox cater to diverse needs. Established in 1994, SST Software remains a significant player, facilitating access to advanced GIS capabilities.

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Understanding GIS Software: A Powerful Tool for Data Management and Analysis

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  1. GIS Software Jeremy Petersen

  2. What is it? • A tool for managing the data we collect. • Strengthens the decision making process. • Analyze large operations at the touch of a button.

  3. Why? • An increased adoption of technology throughout the world. • Advances in data collection. • The ongoing push for GPS Technology.

  4. Who uses it? • Producers • Environmental Programs • Government

  5. What is available? • Just as any software there is free and costly versions available. • Hundreds of different programs available to producers.

  6. Open Source • MapWindow GIS • Quantum GIS Software • Whitebox Geospatial Analysis

  7. Purchase • SST Summit/Toolbox • Apex • Farmworks • SMS

  8. SST Software Located right here in Stillwater, Ok Established in 1994 43 States, 8 Canadian Provinces, 22 countries Unbiased facilitator and custodian

  9. Customers SST targets retailers. Retailers sell the service to their customers.

  10. FarmRite Data processing tool Allows access to all of the capabilities of a GIS without a learning curve or processing the data yourself. 31.5 Million acres syncing into Stillwater

  11. What is the output? We’ve seen what all we can do as far as uploading data and setting up our fields. How do we make decisions? What do the records look like?

  12. Citations http://precisionag.com/news/?storyid=2192 http://www.sstsoftware.com/

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