Esri FedGIS: Mapping the Future of Government Through Collaboration and Industry Ecosystems

This IDC Market Note discusses the annual federal geographic information systems (GIS) conference hosted by Esri in February 2024. The conference highlighted the use of GIS in various sectors such as national security, sustainability, climate risk, and social services. It also emphasized the importance of collaborative industry ecosystems, data sharing, and the use of innovative technologies like AI, digital twins, and drones. "GIS is helping map the world, serving as a universal source of truth in an increasingly uncertain world," said Aaron Walker, research manager, Government Trust and Resiliency Strategies at IDC.