GIS & You

Learning About GIS


Geography plays a role in nearly every decision made in the world today. A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. It lets us question, interpret and understand data through revealed relationships, patterns and trends.

The Strategic Value of GIS
A GIS enables you to quickly see on a map what otherwise might not be immediately visible or understood in a multipage report or complex spreadsheet.

You can leverage this powerful capability to map quantities and densities, find out where things are located, map what’s inside specific areas, see what’s occurring within a given distance, anticipate future conditions, measure the impact of a specific action, and so much more.
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Why Esri?
Esri offers market-leading GIS solutions that are robust, scalable, open and built on a platform that provides a foundation to span the enterprise.

Esri is committed to innovation and invests significantly in Research & Development (R&D) to address the fundamental challenges organizations face. Being at the forefront of this technology, Esri drives the key trends in GIS.

Getting to Know GIS
GIS represents one of the most exciting and growing technology industries today. Whether you are new to GIS or a seasoned GIS professional, proper education and training are essential to your success.