Digital Transformation

Achieve greater efficiency and productivity with geospatial technology

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

View data in geographic context for superior intelligence

Transform processes. Boost performance.

Maps make sense of big data to speed understanding and digital transformation. Geographic information system (GIS) technology provides the clarity that underpins efficient operations.

Accelerate time to actionable insights

Reveal complex relationships, trends, and patterns from varied data sources in a way that’s easy to understand.

Deliver better customer and constituent services

Unite data—from customer buying habits to real-time asset movement—on a map. Use this new perspective to enhance experiences and connections.

Fuel strategic growth

Improve performance with location-based intelligence. Pinpoint where to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and expand.

People walking through a clean, modern subway station.

Dynamic maps bring clarity to complex systems

In this example, a real-time subway map shows train arrival times, enables remote asset monitoring, and provides data for decision-making.

Effective digital transformation requires GIS

Leaders are revolutionising operations and building resilient organisations with GIS. Explore more real-world examples in the digital transformation ebook.

SCOTTISH FIRE & RESCUE

Modelling Risks to better protect communities

at Scotland's national fire service

Data rich maps and 3D models identify risk levels throughout Scotland,  enabling officers to identify high risk buildings, run 3D fly throughs and precisely target fire prevention activities.

Predicting areas and buildings with highest risk is helping keep communities safe from the risk of fire and other hazards.

Read about Scottish Fire & Rescue
A dashboard showing fire & rescue incidents across Scotland

RWE

Accelerating the delivery of solar energy

at a global leader in renewable energy

RWE completely automated the complex site selection process for renewables in the UK, reducing the time taken to identify land for large scale solar projects from hours to minutes.

Significantly increased efficiency of feasibility studies and project development processes has also accelerated the delivery of new solar energy projects.

Read about RWE
Map showing site selection for renewable projects in the UK

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD AND CITY OF BRADFORD

Building Virtual Bradford through collaboration

at the 4th largest metropolitan district in the country

Virtual Bradford, a 3D digital twin of Bradford City Centre, is helping shape the city’s future, including informing a clean growth strategy.

3D visualisations of planned new infrastructure are shared with the public to support consultations.

Read about Virtual Bradford
Split screen maps showing a digital twin used for building site locations in Bradford

AMEY

Fresh insight from Big Data

at a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure.

In an award winning approach to public transport planning, Amey analysed anonymised mobile phone data to reveal changes in demand for bus services in Plymouth.

Analysis of millions of rows of spatio-termporal data highlighted when people travelled by time, day of week and school term or school holiday period.

Read about Amey
A desire line map and dashboard of Wales used for transport infrastructure

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY

Mapping out a better future for London

at the devolved regional governance body for Greater London

The Greater London Authority has standardised and shared 3,500 datasets from 35 organisations to improve access to planning information and accelerate the delivery of new homes throughout London.

Around 100 internal and external web maps cover everything from listed buildings and designated greenbelt zones to brownfield sites, supporting planning solutions and housing apps.

Read about The Greater London Authority
Map of Greater London with shades of grey and boundary lines

What is the future of digital transformation?

Organisations that adopt a geographic approach to data visualisation and analysis will gain a distinct advantage.

Using Esri’s ArcGIS software for digital transformation allows businesses and governments to magnify the value of data, automate tasks with artificial intelligence (AI), and facilitate extraordinary coordination.

ArcGIS enriches core functions in every department

Get a comprehensive view of business data. Dynamic maps show the best ways to optimise operations; respond to shifting conditions; support environmental initiatives; and develop growth strategies.

Monitor change and forecast future trends

Track assets, events, and risk in real-time to understand what’s happening now. Anticipate what happens next and where with predictive analytics.

Save time with AI-powered analysis

Automate workflows and analysis to quickly answer questions and take action. Spot supply chain vulnerabilities, for example, and preempt them.

Amplify the value of data in enterprise systems

View customer, financial, and other business data in one map to understand how location impacts outcomes. Discover new opportunities.

Cargo ship loaded with containers

AI automates complex tasks

AI-based image recognition of objects, such as ships, provides faster, more accurate analysis.

Grow with the leading geospatial platform

ArcGIS delivers the most comprehensive set of GIS capabilities available for creating, managing, analysing, mapping, and sharing data.

Trusted

70% of the largest global companies, 95% of the largest national governments, and 80% of the largest cities rely on ArcGIS.

Scalable

ArcGIS adapts seamlessly to current and future business demands—from supporting a specific workflow to enterprise-wide missions.

Innovative

Esri reinvests twice the industry average into research and development to deliver advanced tools and leverage technologies such as AI.

Aerial view of tall apartment buildings with green space in between them

3D analysis enriches quality of life in Singapore

Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority simulates wind flow to ensure planning decisions enhance ventilation and livability in this hot climate.

Download the Digital Transformation eBook

Explore compelling examples of business and government organisations driving successful digital transformation with GIS.

Download the digital transformation ebook

Explore compelling examples of business and government organizations driving successful digital transformation with GIS.