4D has a long history in the development and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Irrespective if it is a turn-key solution, or a collaborative project, 4D is able to deliver GIS services for the development and introduction of new systems, maintenance of in-service systems, or migration to new environments.

4D's ability to provide outstanding GIS solutions extends to consultancy work where the client can benefit from personalised service and advice from consultants with comprehensive GIS skills and experience, across a variety of environments, especially defence. The 4D GIS team has specialist and technical skills including spatial information, acquisition, training and project management. Coupled with 4D's GIS software and hardware technology, this provides an effective resource to the Australasian spatial industry.

4D understands the issues facing clients using GIS and can provide cost-effective solutions to fulfil your GIS requirements.

To successfully implement a GIS solution 4D adopts a four-step engagement model:

Vision: every initiative begins with an idea which leads into concept and the need for implementing a GIS. 4D believe that to successfully implement a client's idea; solutions are based on understanding the clients' vision and needs to achieve the most cost-effective, objective and low maintenance solution.

Planning: this is one of the most essential steps for the implementation of a GIS and one that is most overlooked. In planning 4D addresses issues such as; current technical infrastructure, staffing and maintenance requirements and how a GIS will be implemented, to allow for proper budgeting and timing.

Implementation: this phase is generally the most technically challenging, time consuming and costly. An integral function of this phase is project management as scope and timelines can vary greatly between individual initiatives. 4D employ specialised staff who are fully conversant with the relevant technology environments and maintain a deeper and more focused skills base.

Maintenance: the final phase is a true commitment of 4D to GIS performance and due to the dynamic nature of GIS; at various stages this phase will still require conception, planning and implementation.

The above model permits 4D's clients to have full engagement, visibility and ownership in the development and implementation of GIS solutions. The model permits 4D to offer any of the services below as either a stand-a-lone offering or combination there-of:

Furthermore, 4D is a vendor independent company that provides solutions tailored to your business needs.
4D's intent is to adopt the appropriate tools in order to develop the best solutions you require to be successful.

GIS Capabilities:

4D is capable of providing a robust GIS solution irrespective of size and complexity. 4D has a wide range of knowledge and experience including spatial data standards, database design, and web-based map server technology.