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GIS Getting Started

GIS Managing a World of Information and Resources

A geographic information system is a system for management, analysis, and display of geographic knowledge, which is represented using a series of information sets such as maps and globes, geographic data sets, processing and work flow models, data models, and metadata.

Simply put, a Geographical Information System combines and visualises spatial layers of information about a place to give you a better understanding of events at that location. What layers of information you combine depends on your purpose - finding the best location for a new store, analysing environmental damage, viewing similar crimes in a city to detect a pattern, and so on.  Click here to find out about how GIS can be used in your industry.

Better Decisions Through Modeling and Mapping Our World

A GIS can produce information that answers specific questions and allows you to share that information with others. By visualising relationships, connections, and patterns in data, you can make informed decisions and increase efficiency throughout your organisation.

To get started, consider the questions you need answered and what you want from a GIS. Throughout this site and in this section, you'll find essential information that introduces you to the tools and benefits available when you implement a GIS:

Find out about GIS in your industry

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Find out how other organisations have used GIS

GIS by ESRI

GIS technology must constantly evolve to meet the changing needs of business, industry, government, and education. We are ready for these changes. Today, ESRI has more than 2,900 skilled employees worldwide who work with hundreds of business partners and tens of thousands of users.


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