Esri

Esri, short for Environmental Systems Research Institute, is a company that specializes in geographic information systems (GIS). GIS is a technology that allows people to map, analyze, and understand spatial data—essentially, it helps answer questions about the location and relationships of things on Earth. Esri's software, including ArcGIS, is widely used by governments, businesses, and researchers for tasks like urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. By providing tools to visualize and interpret data, Esri plays a crucial role in decision-making across various fields.