Esri

Esri, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Redlands, California, is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software. The company develops spatial analytics and mapping technology, with its ArcGIS platform serving as the core product - a geospatial system used for creating maps, analysing spatial data, and informing location-based decisions across industries.

The firm employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide and operates as a privately held company with a multi-billion-dollar enterprise value. Its technology is deployed across a range of sectors, including urban planning, environmental conservation, public safety, defence, and government. Esri's software is used by organisations in over 100 countries.

Technical work at Esri spans geographic information systems, location intelligence, spatial analytics, and mapping. The company's engineering and research teams build tools that process and visualise complex geospatial data, serving both public-sector and commercial clients. Esri maintains a global workforce with offices and operations beyond its California headquarters.