Landschap Overijssel: From fragmented systems to one clear GIS overview

The challenge

Within Landschap Overijssel, GIS data was managed across multiple separate systems.
Information was fragmented, not always up-to-date, and often difficult to access for colleagues without technical expertise.

The challenge wasn’t the technology itself, but the alignment between teams, processes, and systems.
The goal: one GIS environment that fits the organization’s day-to-day reality.

Our approach

GeoApps guided an advisory and optimization process that combined technical and organizational improvements.
Through a series of workshops, we mapped workflows, defined roles and responsibilities, and identified the specific information needs of each department.

We then helped redesign the GIS architecture and integrate SharePoint as a central access point for data and maps.
The result is a GIS ecosystem that’s logical, transparent, and future-proof.

The results

• GIS data is now accessible to everyone via SharePoint

• Collaboration between technical and non-technical teams has improved

• Management systems now reflect real work processes

• Support structures are clearly defined

The outcome: GIS management that works for people — not just systems.

Conclusion

This project shows that successful GIS implementation starts with understanding — how people work, what they need, and where they face challenges.
By connecting technology with organizational structure and communication, GeoApps helps create GIS environments that deliver real value for all stakeholders.