A GIS is a computer system that displays and allows analysis of geographic centric information (for example, a digitized model of a cartographic map allowing user interaction). GIS connects different kinds of data to geographic data (where things are) with descriptive information (what things are like there), providing the basis for users to view and explore patterns and relationships within a geographic context.

GIS empowers spatial data science by unlocking insights with a growing range of analytical methods, spatial algorithms, and use of AI technologies.

GIS solutions are used in a broad range of industries including market research, planning consultancies, engineering and construction, retail management, real estate, government, utilities, and resource management.