The document discusses how geographic information systems (GIS) can inform business decisions. It provides examples of how GIS has helped local governments in the UK save money by improving efficiency and service delivery. Esri UK, the vendor promoting the use of GIS, provides cloud-based and on-premise GIS platforms, applications, and services to help organizations make sense of spatial data. The document highlights several case studies of UK councils using GIS for functions like facilities management, transportation planning, and open data initiatives.