Leading GIS Provider Opens London Office

Leading GIS Provider Opens London Office

March 29, 2007 (London, ON) - ESRI Canada, a leading geographic information system (GIS) software provider, has opened an office in London. It will provide new and existing clients with support including account management, consulting and training.

"We chose to open an office in London because of the proximity to our growing market in Southwestern Ontario," says Alex Miller President, ESRI Canada. "We are impressed with the diversity of the London economy and the potential for growth is readily apparent." Miller also cites access to skills through The University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College as an attractive asset for the company.

John Kime, President and CEO of the London Economic Development Corporation will officially welcome the company to London on April 2nd at the 2007 ESRI Regional User Conference at the Four Points Sheraton in London.

"We are pleased that ESRI has chosen London for its next regional office. Our city continues to be recognized for the skills it can offer to technology companies like this one," says Kime, "Given the type of business, the potential for growth is tremendous."

Established in 1984 and headquartered in Toronto, ESRI Canada provides GIS solutions, consulting, training, technical support and implementation for many industries including local government, utilities, public safety and defence, education and transportation. With the opening of the London office, the company has fifteen regional offices across the country.

For more information, please contact:
Larry MacKinnon
Director, Business Development, Technology
London Economic Development Corporation
519-661-5011
lmackinnon@ledc.com

Heather Adams
Communications Specialist
ESRI Canada
416-386-6463
hadams@esricanada.com