GIS Solutions Provider Ranked 67th in 2010 Branham300 List of Top Canadian IT Companies

TORONTO – April 6, 2010 – ESRI Canada, which provides enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions, today announced that it has been named to this year’s Branham300, a listing of the key players in Canada’s information technology industry by revenue.  The company ranked 67th in the top 250 Canadian IT companies and was also named as one of the top 25 IT professional services providers in the country.  The list is compiled annually by leading industry analyst firm Branham Group.

“We’ve grown consistently since we’ve been in business because we offer transforming technology that helps both public and private organizations make more informed decisions,” commented Alex Miller, President, ESRI Canada.  “By making it possible for our customers to use maps to view, understand, interpret and visualize data in ways previously unachievable, they are able to tap into an entirely new level of intelligence using existing data sources.  Our success over the past 25 years is a testament to our unwavering customer focus and the exceptional technology, skills and expertise we provide.”

ESRI Canada has more than 300 employees serving more than 10,000 customers across the country.  In addition to delivering world-class GIS technology, the company provides comprehensive business requirements analysis, implementation and project management services.

“The Branham300 strives to reflect the leading companies operating in the Canadian Information and Communication Technology industry, and there is no question that ESRI Canada is among this group,” notes Wayne Gudbranson, President & Chief Executive Officer, Branham Group, Inc.  “2009 proved to be a turbulent year for many firms, but ESRI Canada weathered the storm to debut among the industry’s elite on the 2010 edition of the Branham300.”

The Branham300 list will be published in the April issue of Backbone magazine and is available at www.branham300.com or www.backbonemag.com/top300.


About ESRI Canada
Founded in 1984, ESRI Canada provides enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower businesses, governments, and educational institutions to make timely, informed and mission-critical decisions by leveraging the power of geography.  The company distributes the world's leading GIS software from ESRI, Telvent Miner & Miner, Azteca Systems and other technology partners. Headquartered in Toronto, the company serves over 10,000 customers from 16 regional offices across Canada. Information about ESRI Canada can be found at www.esricanada.com.   

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