No matter which industry you are in, you’ll find GIS applications and analysis will help your organization determine WHAT is happening WHERE. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. By combining data mining, geographic analysis, and IT skills, you can create interactive maps that help your audience understand locational patterns to improve decision making. Some commonly mapped features are sensitive species, storms, infrastructure, and customers. Thus, it is a tool applied to many industries and has become a popular way of upskilling your portfolio.