GISplatforms
GIS platforms are integrated software systems that support the creation, management, analysis, visualization, and sharing of geographic information. They bring together geospatial data stores, analytical tools, map rendering, and collaboration capabilities to support decision making across government, industry, and research.
Key components typically include a geodatabase or data repository, spatial analysis and modeling tools, cartographic rendering
Platforms come in several architectures. Desktop GIS runs on workstations and is often used for complex analysis
Data formats and standards are central to GIS platforms. Common vector formats include Shapefile and GeoJSON;
Users include urban planners, environmental scientists, utilities operators, researchers, and logistics professionals. Use cases span mapping