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Power outages are expensive for power companies and end users. Calculating the actual cost is difficult. Losses to the power company in profit, manpower, and equipment repairs are expensive, but are only a small portion of actual losses due to power disruptions. Community losses include disruptions to manufacturing, loss of worker productivity, inventory losses, and loss of sales.

Though the geographic information system (GIS) has shaped the way public and private companies conduct business, few seem to understand just how important it has become. Learn about the various applications of GIS in different industries, including ours – Electrical Utilities!

The world is a complex place. It’s a truth we all know, but try a simple thought experiment and see if it drives the point home. Imagine that you travel to the top of a skyscraper situated in the downtown area of one of the United States’ largest cities.