What is a Geographic Information System (GIS) and How Can it Help Your Company?

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage and present all types of spatial or geographical data. Using spatio-temporal (space-time) location as the key index variable, GIS can relate otherwise unrelated information by using location as the key index variable. Since it was first developed in 1968, GIS has begun to open new avenues of scientific inquiry into behaviors and patterns of real-world information that previously had not been systematically correlated. 

Whether you're in Real Estate, Public Health or Landscape Architecture, GIS provides a platform to update geographical data without having to waste time and resources visiting the field and updating manually. By incorporating GIS technology into your business, you can assure yourself that you're using your resources efficiently and making sound business decisions. 

  • Looking to open up a 2nd shop or restaurant? By incorporating GIS into your decision making, we can define your market segments and pick a location that would dramatically enhance your revenue
  • For Real Estate professionals, GIS is a valuable tool. We can analyze property records going back 100 years and recommend houses in areas that have recently been selling for higher than their appraisals.