Processing geospatial data
Specialized software can help in processing and visualizing geospatial data. This can be useful for small data and one-time analyses. Even if you have a big data solution, using these tools can help you communicate your findings more effectively to others.
Geospatial analysis software
We will review the most popular Geographic Information System (GIS) tools, so you have some familiarity with them. They are useful support tools for geospatial analytics.
ArcGIS
ArcGIS is the de facto standard for paid GIS software. It was developed and is maintained by the ESRI corporation. It has an awe-inspiring amount of functionality and is used by most professional geospatial analysts. It has world-class support by ESRI and many training options abound. It links to useful datasets and geospatial analytic capabilities, which are also maintained by ESRI.
ArcGIS is available as a desktop application or as a cloud service. You can sign up for a 60-day free trial (https://www.arcgis.com...