History of GIS
Since its founding in 1969, Esri has played a vital role in the creation and development of geographic information system (GIS) technology, now widely used by businesses and governments all around the world.
Early projects proved the value of GIS for solving real-world problems, with a focus on balancing economic and environmental interests that has only grown in importance. Esri pioneered some of the first GIS products, and the company’s flagship software, ArcGIS, continues to be the market leader.
Esri’s commitment to research and development has been critical to advancing the field of GIS alongside every technological milestone.