GIS Software Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on GIS Software
Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find articles from our experts, feature definitions, discussions from users like you, and reports from industry data.
GIS Software Articles
What Is GIS Mapping? (+How to Use the Different Types of GIS Maps)
Maps are one of the most effective ways to present data. They display where we live, where we move, who we interact with and, ultimately, where we’re headed.
by Michael Gigante
What Is Spatial Analysis? How It Benefits Geospatial Understanding
Studying the Earth is not an easy feat.
by Brynne Ramella
What Is GIS? (+How to Use It to Improve Your Business)
GIS stands for geographical information systems. These systems allow users to visualize geographical data and perform GIS mapping.
by Michael Gigante
GIS Software Glossary Terms
GIS Software Discussions
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Question on: Geopointe
Does it work with custom fields?
Can this tool work with custom Salesforce fields and custom objects, or only the standard Salesforce address fields?
Geopointe works against any object as all objects are treated equally. In getting setup, you will specify where your location information resides and Geopointe will prepare it (geocoding) for mapping. This all takes ~10 minutes to complete and you are ready to map.
Geopointe is free to try, so go ahead and install it and see for yourself. From the point of clicking "Get It Now" on AppExchange, you should be seeing things on the map in ~20 minutes.
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Question on: Esri ArcGIS
What is Esri ArcGIS used for?
What is Esri ArcGIS used for?
Esri ArcGIS is used to create maps, analyze spatial (location-based) data, and manage geographic information. It helps in tasks like planning infrastructure, 3D modeling, tracking assets, and making better decisions using visualized data.
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Question on: Google Earth Pro
What is Google Earth Pro used for?
What is Google Earth Pro used for?
Google Earth Pro is used for exploring and studying the Earth through detailed satellite images, 3D maps, and geographic data. It helps users view cities, roads, mountains, oceans, and famous landmarks from anywhere in the world. People use it for education, travel planning, research, and business purposes. The software is also useful for measuring distances, creating custom maps, analyzing locations, and viewing historical imagery to see changes over time. Students, teachers, researchers, engineers, and travelers commonly use Google Earth Pro to better understand places and geographic information.
GIS Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for GIS
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for GIS
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for GIS
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for GIS
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for GIS
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for GIS
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for GIS
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for GIS
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for GIS
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for GIS
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report





