Esri, the global leader in geographic information systems (GIS), recently recognized MSA with ArcGIS System Ready Specialty (formerly Release Ready Specialty) status, a designation that recognizes the firm for continuing to raise the bar and employ the latest in Esri technology to help clients and communities make smart decisions using Web GIS technology.

MSA joins the System Ready Specialty network in a unique position as a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm — one of the only non-GIS-specialized companies to make the list. Known for their long tenure as an Esri partner, MSA’s GIS professionals apply their expertise across the company’s service lines to provide holistic, data-driven solutions for projects of all sizes and complexities. Services include mobile and web application development, asset management, GIS database design and administration, big data analytics, modeling for water, stormwater and wastewater systems, story mapping and cartography for economic development as well as for park and recreational planning.

“MSA has been an Esri partner for over 20 years, since the early transformative years of Web GIS,” commented Todd Halvorson, senior GIS administrator and Cornerstone Partner — as named by Esri Founder, Jack Dangermond. “Achieving System Ready Specialty status is another proud feather in our cap and demonstrates our dedication to delivering sophisticated, high-quality solutions to our clients.”

MSA is an Esri Partner Network Member and one of the few full-service AEC firms to be on the ArcGIS Marketplace. With the addition of earning System Ready Specialty status in 2020, MSA is even more equipped to help communities take charge of their assets, streamline operations and move projects intelligently forward.