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GIS

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

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What is GIS?

GIS (Geographic Information System) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data. It's commonly used for mapping, urban planning, environmental monitoring, resource management, and location-based services.

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What other technologies are related to GIS?

GIS Competitor Technologies

QGIS is an open-source GIS software that offers similar functionalities to ArcGIS, making it a direct competitor.

mentioned alongside GIS in 20% (7k) of relevant job posts

Smallworld is a GIS software, and is therefore a competitor.

mentioned alongside GIS in 43% (563) of relevant job posts

GIS Complementary Technologies

GPS (Global Positioning System) provides location data that is crucial for GIS applications, hence it is complementary.

mentioned alongside GIS in 15% (12.3k) of relevant job posts

ArcGIS Online is a web-based GIS platform that complements desktop GIS software by providing cloud-based mapping and analysis capabilities.

mentioned alongside GIS in 27% (4.2k) of relevant job posts

ArcGIS Pro is a desktop GIS application that complements the broader GIS ecosystem by providing advanced analysis and editing tools.

mentioned alongside GIS in 24% (4.6k) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention GIS?

Job function

Jobs mentioning GIS

Orgs mentioning GIS

Operations

1% (40.4k) job posts

3.9k organizations

Civil Engineer

4% (9.3k) job posts

1.1k organizations

Scientist

3% (8.4k) job posts

406 organizations

Geologist

15% (3k) job posts

631 organizations

Water Resources Engineer

18% (1.4k) job posts

209 organizations

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Which organizations are mentioning GIS?

Organization

Industry

Matching Teams

Matching People

State of Washington

Public Administration

Professional Services

City of New York

Public Administration

State of Florida

Public Administration

State of Minnesota

Public Administration

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