NLT at the 2025 North Carolina GIS Conference
From March 18-21, 2025, Winston-Salem, North Carolina held its annual NC GIS conference, a dynamic gathering of state, local government, academic, and industry professionals dedicated to leveraging GIS for real-world solutions. New Light Technologies (NLT) proudly participated as a platinum exhibitor and Herb Stout award sponsor, making their first appearance and engaging deeply with the incredible North Carolina GIS community, demonstrating their latest geospatial innovations and strengthening collaborative partnerships for mission success.
A Dynamic Gathering of North Carolina GIS Leaders
The conference showcased a wealth of professional expertise, uniting leaders across various sectors. Discussions ranged from critical emergency response strategies, exemplified by Hurricane Helene, to the intricacies of local-level address management. Our team engaged in impactful conversations with state, local, and industry leaders, exploring advanced data management solutions.
With team members traveling from the North Carolina regions and Around the country, NLT was well-represented in the Exhibit Hall, meeting customers, partners, and industry peers. The chance to connect to a new community and discuss real-world applications of geospatial technology was invaluable.
Showcasing Innovation at the NLT Booth
At our booth, we highlighted NLT’s end-to-end geospatial solutions, tools and services, including:
- PLACER: Enterprise Address Management – A cloud-based, enterprise, and Esri-integrated platform for standardized address data management.
- IMPACT Platform – A real-time disaster response system supporting natural disaster and epidemiological monitoring.
- Esri ArcGIS, Cloud-Native GIS & AI Solutions – Advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making for government and enterprises.
Our partnership with Spatial Focus LLC allowed visitors to directly observe our broad and in-depth expertise in local and state government addressing. This collaboration further established NLT and Spatial Focus as trusted leaders in leveraging Esri's ArcGIS ecosystem to enhance government operations and services.
Looking Ahead
As the 2025 NC GIS conference concluded, it was evident that GIS continues to be pivotal in solving North Carolina's complex challenges. With the rise of AI-driven geospatial applications and the increasing integration of data management, the potential for innovation remains boundless.
For NLT, this conference reinforced our commitment to helping organizations leverage geospatial technology to drive real-world impact. Whether through data management, GIS driven analytics, or next-generation geospatial applications, we’re excited to continue working with our customers and partners to shape the future of GIS.
About New Light Technologies (NLT)
NLT is a leading provider of integrated science, technology, and mission services with over 20 years of experience serving government and commercial organizations. Offering renowned expertise in cloud, agile software development, cybersecurity, data science, geospatial, and remote sensing, NLT provides comprehensive consulting, research, digital transformation services, and fit-for-purpose analytics solutions for various industries, from emergency management to economics to health. NLT offers distinctive capabilities in delivering secure cloud-native platforms and web-based decision support tools and has pioneered predictive disaster risk analytics in support of homeland security missions. To learn more, visit www.NewLightTechnologies.com
About Spatial Focus LLC
Spatial Focus LLC is a respected independent GIS consulting firm specializing in address management and database development, with extensive experience in implementing and managing GIS programs. Founded in 1998, the company is recognized for its expertise in street addressing and address data management, offering vendor-independent technical and consulting services. Committed to delivering cost-effective solutions, Spatial Focus LLC helps organizations integrate geographic information with business data and operational structures to enhance efficiency and decision-making. To learn more, visit www.spatialfocus.com
