What is GIS?

Introduction

A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualise, question, analyse, interpret, and understand data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts.

Watch our Introduction to GIS video to see how it can make a difference to your business.

 

Better Decisions Through GIS

Everyday, millions of decisions are powered by a Geographic Information System (GIS), helping to connect local communities, build new cities and understand our world.

  • Insurance companies use a GIS to make decisions around risk exposure
  • Governments use a GIS to reduce costs and provide online services to citzens
  • Utility companies use a GIS to help maintain and locate assets across the UK
  • Housing associations use mobile GIS to manage estate repairs
  • Police Forces use a GIS to reduce crime and improve public safety

What's important to you? Start to ask the questions because with a GIS the only limit is your imagination.

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GIS Technology Capabilities

Everyday, millions of people use a Geographic Information System (GIS), helping to manage data, analyse trends and visualise information to understand our world.

  • Data Management - Capture internal business information, combine multiple layers of public data. Start to see new patterns and trends. Make new decisions
  • Planning and Analysis - Model multiple scenarios, understand and analyse different combinations. Visualise what works before you start to build. Make the right decision
  • Mobile Working - Locate assets in the field, relay information back to head office. Speed up processess and improve customer service. Make decisions on the move
  • Online Collaboration - Share information, collaborate thinking and generate new ideas. Build local communities. Make decision On Demand

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GIS - a complete system to support every decision.