GIS Feasibility Study
Statistics show that only 16% of Information Systems/Information Technology projects are completed on time and on budget. Of the 84% that failed, 87% went more than 50% over budget, 45% failed to produce the expected benefits, and
86-92% went over schedule (More information).
WCS-GIS is dedicated to providing you with a satisfying GIS experience. After your initial GIS consultation a detailed
feasibility study will be prepared that identifies the major goals of the project, provides a list of GIS resources and
equipment needed for the project and determines the feasibility of the project given the resources, time constraints and
available funds for the project.
This clear and concise feasibility study will greatly increase communication between you and the GIS consultant and also
give you the tools to share your GIS vision with coworkers, employees and other key personnel.
Topics discussed in feasibility study include:
- Project Summary:
- Describes the project objectives, intended audience and deliverables
- GIS Analysis and Mapping:
- Discusses required data, needed data editing and spatial analysis, and special requirements for deliverables
- GIS Implementation:
- Discusses recommended software package, system requirements for your GIS needs, required hardware, system design and installation, data collection, data migration, GIS training needed and data storage.
- Project Time line:
- Gives a detailed list of the time required to complete each phase of the project, check points and proposed start and end dates
- Cost Analysis and Feasibility:
- Gives a detailed cost breakdown of labor, hardware, software, training and printing fees.
