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This involves a review of hardware and software to meet requirements, including benchmarking, pilot studies and cost-benefit analysis. This process makes sure that the system meets specified requirements.
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http://www.geog.ubc.ca/courses/klink/gis.notes/ncgia/u62.html
To reduce
the risks associated with setting up a GIS certain tests
can be undertaken and compared with other systems eg benchmarking,
pilot studies and cost-benefit analysis. This process makes sure that the system
is the best/most cost-effective to use for the project.
Benchmarking
See http://www.geog.ubc.ca/courses/klink/gis.notes/ncgia/u63.html
Pilot
study
See http://www.geog.ubc.ca/courses/klink/gis.notes/ncgia/u64.html
Cost/benefit
analysis
See http://www.geog.ubc.ca/courses/klink/gis.notes/ncgia/u65.html
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