Jack Dangermond launched Environmental Systems Research Institute in 1969 as a nonprofit, land-use consulting firm. It evolved into the world’s largest geodatabase and mapping software provider.

REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Third Edition. Award-winning ...

Technology and the data it collects can play a big role in the beginning stages of fire station design when it comes to selecting the best site location for the community’s emergency responders. The ...

"A Practitioner's Guide to GIS Terminology" The following terms are condensed and reproduced with permission from "A Practitioner's Guide to GIS Terminology" by Stearns J. Wood, which contains more ...

Four Canadian map entries have been recognized by the Cartography and Geographic Information Society in the 2020 Map Design Competition Canada is on the map! The Cartography and Geographic Information ...

Kochi: The University of Cardiff’s Welsh School of Architecture is planning to create a GIS (geographic information system) map of Kochi, by mapping every single buildings and roads in the city with ...

With more than 400 full-color illustrations, Designing Better Maps applies design best practices to both reference and statistical mapping. The book also includes expert guidance on planning; using ...