Geographic Information Systems

What are Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

Nowadays, most of the information being handled can be spatially located, meaning coordinates can be attributed to it; in other words, it is georeferenced.

Given this, it becomes essential to understand the geographic component of the data, work with it, and be able to analyze it.

There are various definitions of what a Geographic Information System (GIS) is, depending on the author and the approach taken. Based on the components of a GIS, we can identify:

  • Data: essential within the system, containing the georeferenced information.
  • Methods: set of procedures, analyses, and formulations applied to the data.
  • Software: Software applications necessary to operate the system (work with the data).
  • Hardware: Where the software must run.
  • People: Those responsible for managing the geographic information system.

Tools and technologies

Our solutions are mainly based on open source platforms, solutions, and tools, among which the following stand out:

Our services

Geographic Information Systems

Our services include:

  • Development of GIS-based applications
  • API development
  • Consulting on system design
  • Training on GIS technologies

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