GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. GIS is both a science and a system designed to allow individuals and organizations to visually represent and analyze data. Industry leader Esri puts it like this, “A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends.“
Who Uses GIS?
Just about everyone uses GIS daily. SmartPhone and computer applications like Google Maps, Yelp, Facebook, and more all combine location with additional information to help you navigate, find resources, and share opportunities. Several key areas and industries that use GIS include:
- Emergency planning managers
- Community resource managagers
- Public health experts
- Business analysts
- Urban planners
- Civil engineers and surveyors
- Energy providers
- Real Estate brokers and analysts
