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Esri Collector and Survey123 – Field Work Apps

Esri Collector and Survey123 are the one-two punch for data collection in the field. Collector is the central app which calls Survey123 forms for data entry

7 Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding Services for Pinpointing Addresses [Free and Paid]

We list geocoding and reverse geocoding services that are available (for free and as paid services) to pinpoint addresses on your maps.

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The Hidden Powers of QGIS 3: 33 Truly Underappreciated Features and Plugins

When QGIS releases a new version, it’s kinda a big deal. Because the unsung heroes of open source GIS software are back! It’s their third big release. QGIS 3!

MapInfo Professional by Pitney Bowes

At its core, MapInfo Professional by Pitney Bowes is location intelligence at its finest. It specializes in business analytics with an accurate geocoding service.

17 Reasons to Map Like a Pro with Esri ArcGIS Pro

Are you thinking of switching to ArcGIS Pro? Whether it’s speed, slickness or simply raw power, here are 17 reasons to make the transition to ArcGIS Pro now

Global Mapper Software by Blue Marble

Global Mapper by Blue Marble is a 64-bit user-friendly GIS application. It has powerful, intuitive interface especially with LiDAR and terrain mapping.

ILWIS – Integrated Land and Water Information Management

ILWIS is free (GNU license) for users around the world for their GIS and remote sensing needs. Here are some of the neat features and future developments

ArcScene vs ArcGlobe – Esri’s 3D GIS Software Differences

ArcScene and ArcGlobe both specialize in 3D. However, ArcScene is for local scenes and ArcGlobe is for global. Find out more differences between 3D software.

ArcGIS Online (AGOL): Esri’s Collaborative Cloud Web GIS

Have you ever wanted to create interactive web maps for your organization? Or how about the whole world? You can with Esri’s cloud-based ArcGIS Online.

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Making Interactive Maps From Spreadsheets Using Geosheets

Geosheets is a tool that allows for both mapping and querying to be done directly within Google Sheets by adding a suite of custom geospatial functions

Remote Sensing

The Big Satellite List. 50 Satellites. 30 Words or Less.

Think you know remote sensing satellites? Think again. This satellite list has the top 50 satellites that silently orbit the Earth. In 30 words or less.
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The Hidden Powers of QGIS 3: 33 Truly Underappreciated Features and Plugins

When QGIS releases a new version, it’s kinda a big deal. Because the unsung heroes of open source GIS software are back! It’s their third big release. QGIS 3!
GIS Career

1000 GIS Applications & Uses – How GIS Is Changing the World

From over 50 industries, here are 1000 GIS applications to open your mind of our amazing planet, its interconnectivity with location intelligence in mind.

Maps & Cartography

Magnetic North vs Geographic (True) North Pole

The Magnetic North Pole is a point in Northern Canada where the northern lines of attraction enter the Earth. Compass needles point to the magnetic north.
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27 Differences Between ArcGIS and QGIS – The Most Epic GIS Software Battle in GIS History

It’s a head-to-head GIS software showdown with the star-studded lineup in the GIS industry- ArcGIS vs QGIS. Discover the differences between ArcGIS and QGIS
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13 Free GIS Software Options: Map the World in Open Source

There’s a bucket load of free GIS software packages available for you to map the world. Manage, visualize and edit GIS data with open source GIS software.

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