10. Who uses GIS and why?

Central and local governments are major users of GIS. They use them in environmental applications (Environment Agency), statistical applications (Census) and to disseminate information to local people (Wiltshire and Swindon, Greenwod County). Businesses are also extensive users (Mass Means Business). In addition, any agency involved in mapping is likely to have an extensive use of GIS (Ordnance Survey; Multimap).