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March 10, 2025 – 9:00 AM PST
GCS Holdings Inc. dba Geographic Communication Systems (GCS). Your Data. Smarter. Receives Expanding GIS in the Field Award at 2025 Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement

Missoula, MT – GCS Holdings Inc. has been honored with the Expanding GIS in the Field award at the 2025 Esri Partner Conference (EPC), held March 9–10 in Palm Springs, California. This award recognizes GCS’s excellence in deploying ArcGIS Field Service Operations (FSO) and business system integration to revolutionize Highland Roofing Company’s field asset management.
GCS Holdings specializes in geospatial consulting, cloud GIS migrations, and system integration to improve operational efficiency across industries. By leveraging Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Workforce, and ArcGIS Survey123, GCS helped Highland Roofing streamline its entire workflow—from dispatching crews to collecting field data and integrating it seamlessly with its Oracle NetSuite business system. This solution has enhanced real-time visibility, workforce efficiency, and data-driven decision-making, demonstrating the power of ArcGIS software in modern field service operations.
Esri is the global leader in location intelligence with a network of 3,000 partners around the world. The award winners are organizations that have demonstrated innovative and creative ways to solve complex problems by using Esri’s ArcGIS software and those who have done exceptional work in advancing geographic information system (GIS) technology.
“Esri appreciates the strong partnership with GCS and acknowledges their dedication to customer success with ArcGIS by awarding them this 2025 EPC award,” said Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network.
“We are honored to receive this award from Esri,” said Mike Beltz, President of GCS. “Our work with Highland Roofing showcases the real-world impact of integrating GIS and enterprise systems. By optimizing field service workflows, we help companies save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in ways that weren’t possible before.”
About Esri
Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. Visit esri.com.
About GCS Holdings Inc.

GCS Holdings Inc. (GCS) is a premier provider of GIS consulting, cloud solutions, and data analytics. As an Esri Partner, GCS helps organizations integrate ArcGIS technology to optimize business operations, enhance field workforce management, and improve decision-making. With expertise in GIS development, system integration, and cloud-based solutions, GCS empowers industries such as utilities, transportation, natural resources, and public safety with cutting-edge geospatial solutions. Learn more at gcs.yourdatasmarter.com.

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