Summary: MnGeo hosts and supports the Minnesota Geospatial Commons, an online platform for users and publishers of the state's geospatial data and resources. With TMF funding, the technology was modernized, shifting from a file-based system to a web service model and enhancing security.
The Commons hosts over 1,000 geospatial data resources from 48 publishers and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. These visitors include state agency staff, local government employees, web developers, engineers, planners, scientists, journalists, and researchers. Hundreds of GIS software users at state agencies access these data resources daily.
Created between 2013 and 2015, the Commons has won multiple awards, including the 2017 NASCIO Award, the Governor’s Certificate, and the MNIT Team Award. However, the system has aged.
To address this, upgrading the aging technology will significantly increase efficiency, security, and customer experience by migrating from on-premises servers to the Azure cloud. This modernization will improve the delivery and access to geospatial data through web services, ensuring customers have up-to-date information. Additionally, leveraging the work of state agency partners who are already transitioning to a web-based service model will reduce the hours needed for maintenance.
Value: Enhance the ability of state agencies to share their geospatial information with one another efficiently to provide an improved customer service.
Impact: Up-to-date, easy to access geospatial datasets are key to implementing One Minnesota priorities.
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MnGeo
Feb. 8, 2024
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$975,900
