The following is a compilation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) related news sites that have been recommended by Geospatial Centre staff. 

  • Cadalyst: GIS technical newsletter
  • Directions Magazine: online journal and website that is a news and resource guide for geospatial professionals; publishes a weekly newsletter about GIS and how the technology impaces various industries
  • Esri: contains information on news, careers, trade shows and other events, the industry as a whole, as well as Esri products and services.
  • Esri What is GIS?: contains basic information on GIS (definitions, etc.), links to educational training, careers in GIS, a blog, and software downloads
  • Geospatial media & communications: creates awareness about geospatial technology; organizes regional and international conferences and exhibitions in the field of geospatial sciences, technologies and applications
  • GISCafé: includes news, career information, and also the latest downloads, books on GIS, a list of recent articles, and a forum for discussion
  • GIS Lounge: contains free downloadable data, and links to GIS industry news, careers, events, conferences, and articles