ESRI named a leader in Climate Risk Analytics report by independent research firm

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The Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI), global leader in GIS, location intelligence, and mapping technology; has announced that the independent research firm Forrester, has recognized the company in The Forrester New Wave: Climate Risk Analytics, Q3 2020 Evaluation.

The Forrester report notes that ESRI “leads the pack with robust data, analytics, and visualisation capabilities,” and “applies spatial data visualisation and advanced data and processing technologies to physical climate risk analysis.” The report continues, “ESRI provides a large ecosystem of strategic partners, deep bench of client services and R&D staff, and a proven track record in GIS, which support practical outcomes for clients.”

“We think Forrester‘s recognition demonstrates that ESRI is continuing a dedication to environmental issues that have always been important to us,” said ESRI Founder and President Jack Dangermond. “With the effects of climate change accelerating and intensifying, it is more important than ever to have a geospatial understanding of the events and their causes. It is part of our mission to contribute to a more comprehensive ability to meet these climate-related challenges.”

In the report, authored by Renee Murphy and Salvatore Schiano, ESRI received the highest score in the “Current Offering” category, which evaluates the eight most significant providers in that category. ESRI also received a differentiated rating, the highest score possible, in the “Visualisation” criterion. “Right now, the threats posed by climate change are becoming more apparent around the world,” said, ESRI chief scientist Dawn Wright. “While we continue to try and slow the resulting damage, we must also use our most advanced technologies to try and understand the specific risks associated with different locations in order to help vulnerable communities adapt. We are happy to be a part of global efforts to mitigate climate risks.”

ESRI, a leader in location intelligence for over 50 years, offers a robust climate risk management solution that empowers organisations to project the hazards and impacts of rapid climate change on their asset portfolios. A 100% locally owned company, GIS Solutions Ltd., was appointed by Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) as its sole distributor for Sri Lanka. GIS Solutions is a group company of the Just in Time Group (JIT).

JIT was founded in 1996, and a veteran in the ICT Systems and integrated solutions sector in Sri Lanka, with 24 years of excellence, providing cutting-edge Integrated Solutions to Telecommunications, Government, Health, Defence, and Financial Sectors.

GIS Solutions provides end-to-end Geographic Information Systems software solutions based on the ArcGIS platform in Sri Lanka and the only GIS Software provider in Sri Lanka that fully supports its customers through a dedicated support team of technical experts who are contactable, around the clock.