It’s like Google Maps on steroids. That’s the short, easy definition of geographic information systems (GIS) that Melinda Shimizu, SUNY Cortland assistant professor of geography, usually gives to ...

No audio available for this content. For most GIS professionals, Esri’s new ArcGIS Earth will replace the soon-to-be-discontinued Google Earth Enterprise. I take a tour through the new software, which ...

When it comes to maps—a technology that is 4,000 years old—two completely contradictory things are true: Nothing has changed. And everything has changed. What hasn’t changed is maps are a language.

Esri has released ArcGIS IPS, an indoor positioning system. ArcGIS IPS adds a blue dot to indoor maps, enabling users to locate their current position inside a building in the same way GPS enables ...

As the GIS landscape continues to evolve, events like this play a critical role in connecting thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators. They reinforce a culture of collaboration and propel the ...

In the innovation age, Geographic Information Systems are central to many of society's most essential functions. Imagine what it can do for a generation of tech-literate learners. On a crisp day in ...

Before 2025 came to a close, the city of Aspen rolled out an update to its GIS-powered MapAspen webpage, which allows anyone ...

The updated World Geocoding Service improves how addresses are matched to physical locations by using refined, authoritative datasets. This includes better handling of complex address formats, ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Today, maps are a critical part of nearly all place-based conservation efforts. Maps enable scientists and conservation practitioners to identify ...