The proposed VertNet architecture will be based on cloud computing, which will provide fast response times and eliminate the need for servers.
Integration will allow for new data visualization, dynamic mapping and on-the-fly analysis tools, which are currently under development.
By developing appropriate standards and protocols for georeferencing and data-sharing, and allowing data publishers to control access according to local policies, the benefits of participation are clear and measurable.
The implementation of new technologies will sustain the integrity of the networks and provide opportunities for more communities to easily participate.
By uniting MaNIS, HerpNET, ORNIS and FishNet under the umbrella of VertNet, all stakeholders will capitalize on economies of scale.