Name

MGISS

Legal name

Mobile GIS Services Ltd

Website

https://mgiss.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geospatial Asset Management Software

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

GIS & Spatial Data Management Platforms (BPAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Geospatial Asset Data Management & GIS/CMMS/EAM Integration (data capture, mobility, work management) (EUADAJAJ), Remote Sensing & Geospatial Vision (satellite/drone imagery) (HDAAAEAL), Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing) (EUAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Geospatial asset management
• GNSS data capture
• GIS consulting services
• Satellite infrastructure monitoring
• Utility mapping software

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of GNSS receivers (Skadi Series, Arrow Series, Leica Zeno), laser scanners (Leica BLK360), and GNSS correction services (SmartNet, Atlas). Hardware is sourced from partners including Eos Positioning Systems and Leica GeoSystems.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Sale and subscription of Esri ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro), data collection apps, visualisation software (vSite by vGIS), and MGISS proprietary plugins (Z-Transform, CADTransform).
3. Professional Services: GIS Consultancy, GIS Development Services, GIS Support, GIS Training, and OS Data Services provided as consulting engagements to enterprise and public-sector clients.
4. IPAS Subscription: Ongoing subscription-based risk monitoring service using satellite earth observation data, delivered as a managed service integrated with client asset management systems (e.g., IBM Maximo).
5. Data Services: Provision of Ordnance Survey data services including OS MasterMap integration, vector tile conversion, and OS Data Insights for operational use.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MGISS provides geospatial technology solutions combining proprietary software (IPAS satellite-based infrastructure monitoring, Location to Insight platform, ArcGIS plugins), high-accuracy GNSS hardware (Eos Arrow, Skadi, Leica Zeno receivers), and professional services (consultancy, development, support, training) to utility, infrastructure, and environmental organisations in the UK. The company operates as an Esri Gold Partner, integrating earth observation satellite data, GNSS positioning, and ArcGIS workflows to deliver high-accuracy asset data capture and management.

Product overview

MGISS (Mobile GIS Services) is a UK-based geospatial technology company offering an integrated portfolio of software solutions, hardware products, and professional services for utility, infrastructure, and environmental organisations. The core offering centres on the Location to Insight platform—a data-centric approach spanning Asset Location, Asset Capture, Data Quality Improvement, and Asset Insight modules. Built primarily on Esri ArcGIS technology (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123), MGISS provides specialised add-on modules including GDMS for Highways, Manhole & Gully Maintenance Software, CADTransform, and Z-Transform (real-time elevation calculation). The IPAS (Interruption Prevention Alert Service) represents their satellite-enabled AI solution for infrastructure risk monitoring. Hardware offerings include Eos Arrow Series and Skadi Series GNSS receivers, Leica Zeno receivers and BLK360 laser scanner, complemented by SmartNet and Atlas correction services. Professional services encompass GIS consultancy, development, support, training, and OS Data Services. MGISS operates as an Esri Gold Partner, delivering solutions from their Liverpool headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPAS (Interruption Prevention Alert Service) Automated satellite-enabled change detection service that monitors new developments and changes to the built environment near critical utility assets. Provides real-time risk alerts to prevent supply interruptions and third-party damage using Earth Observation satellites and AI algorithms, with a field inspection workflow integrated into IBM Maximo.
• Location to Insight Platform Core data-centric platform comprising Asset Location, Asset Capture, Data Quality Improvement, and Asset Insight modules. Connects users to assets with real-time information and deep analytics across the asset lifecycle.
• GDMS for Highways for ArcGIS Highways Agency Drainage Data Management System solution for ArcGIS enabling drainage asset surveys to HADDMS specification with attribute capture, data processing and automated report generation.
• Manhole & Gully Maintenance Software for ArcGIS Digital solution for manhole and gully inspection and maintenance workflows featuring real-time data capture, photo attachments, automated STC25 card generation, and integration with high-accuracy GNSS for asset location.
• CADTransform for ArcGIS ArcGIS plugin enabling CAD data transformation workflows, allowing data to be pushed from GIS to CAD and vice versa, supporting design collaboration and publishing to vector tile layers.
• Z-Transform for ArcGIS Real-time height/elevation calculation plugin for ArcGIS Field Maps providing cm-accurate UK elevation data (z-values) for drainage network modelling and infrastructure asset management, available on Esri ArcGIS Marketplace.
• OS Data Services Integration and management of Ordnance Survey data including MasterMap for use in GIS environments, including vector tile optimisation and styling for seamless GIS workflows.
• OS Data Insights Advisory service for turning national Ordnance Survey datasets into operational insight, with webinar-based training on adding value to OS data.
• Skadi Series GNSS Receivers High-accuracy GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems. Skadi 100 provides sub-metre accuracy designed to work with any software environment, offering seamless field-to-GIS data capture.
• Arrow Series GNSS Receivers High-accuracy GNSS receivers from Eos Positioning Systems. Arrow 100 provides sub-metre to 1cm accuracy, works with iOS, Windows or Android devices, utilises all four global constellations (Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou) and integrates with Esri Collector for ArcGIS.
• Leica Zeno GNSS Receivers High-accuracy GNSS receivers from Leica GeoSystems including FLX100 Plus recommended for utility mapping and NUAR compliance, providing centimetre-level accuracy for asset capture workflows.
• Leica BLK360 Laser Scanner Reality capture laser scanner from Leica for high-resolution 3D scanning of infrastructure and environments.
• SmartNet Satellite Positioning Service High-accuracy satellite positioning correction service from Leica. Network of continuously operating reference stations providing real-time corrections for improved positional accuracy.
• Atlas Satellite Positioning Service Satellite positioning correction service for high-accuracy GNSS measurements.
• Esri ArcGIS Online Cloud-based GIS platform from Esri. MGISS delivers solutions built on ArcGIS Online as an Esri Gold Partner, reselling and implementing Esri software as part of its geospatial solutions portfolio.
• Esri ArcGIS Pro Desktop GIS application from Esri. MGISS provides solutions, custom development (ArcPy toolboxes), and ArcGIS Connector for CAD workflows.
• Esri Data Collectors Mobile data collection applications including Esri Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, and Collector for ArcGIS integrated with high-accuracy GNSS hardware.
• vSite by vGIS Augmented reality visualisation software for GIS. Enables field workers to visualise underground assets and geospatial data in real-world context.
• GIS Consultancy Expert geospatial consulting services to advise on smarter use of data, technology selection, and digital transformation of field operations.
• GIS Development Services Custom GIS software development including ArcPy toolboxes, bespoke applications, and integration development for specialised workflows.
• GIS Support Technical support services for GIS hardware and software including troubleshooting, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
• GIS Training Training services for GIS software, GNSS hardware, and field data capture workflows, including onboarding and upskilling programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced buried asset survey time from 80 days to live data capture
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability3 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA co-funded the development of IPAS (Interruption Prevention Alert Service), a satellite-based change detection system for monitoring third-party development activity near critical utility infrastructure. ESA provided funding and technical support alongside the UK Space Agency for this 2-year project aimed at reducing utility supply interruptions through earth observation data.
• UK Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly funding the IPAS project with ESA to develop satellite-enabled infrastructure monitoring for UK utilities, supporting decarbonisation of infrastructure networks.
• EsricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMGISS holds Esri Gold Partner status, reselling and implementing Esri ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps) as part of its geospatial solutions portfolio. The partnership provides access to Esri's technology platform and co-marketing opportunities.
• Geospatial InsightcoreTechnology or IntegrationData partner for the IPAS project, providing satellite processing and change detection algorithms that are integrated into the IPAS workflow for identifying ground changes near utility assets.
• Leica GeoSystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Zeno GNSS receivers, BLK360 laser scanner, and SmartNet correction service. MGISS recommends Leica hardware for high-accuracy utility mapping and integrates SmartNet RTK corrections into field workflows.
• Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGISS collaborated with LJMU's Low Carbon Eco-Innovatory (LCEI) for carbon footprint auditing and ECO-I for quantifying carbon savings of its solutions. Partnership supports MGISS's ESG and sustainability reporting objectives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1Spatial: UK-based geospatial data management and GIS consultancy with deep Esri alignment, serving utilities, government, and infrastructure clients — directly overlapping MGISS's Location-to-Insight positioning and Esri Gold Partner profile.
• Geospatial Insight: UK satellite earth observation and change-detection analytics firm that MGISS works with on IPAS; competes in the same satellite-enabled infrastructure monitoring space MGISS is targeting commercially.

Broad incumbents

• Esri UK: UK arm of the dominant GIS platform vendor; a partner to MGISS but also a broader incumbent offering direct implementation, training, and managed services that overlap MGISS's professional services across utilities and infrastructure.
• Leica Geosystems: Global provider of high-accuracy GNSS receivers, laser scanners, and SmartNet correction services that MGISS resells; competes in the same utility/infrastructure mapping workflows with its own integrated software.
• Trimble: Global geospatial technology vendor offering high-accuracy GNSS, mapping software, and infrastructure-grade asset management solutions that compete with MGISS's stacked hardware, software, and services offering.
• Cyient: Global engineering and geospatial services firm delivering utility mapping, GIS implementation, and asset management for similar water/electric/infrastructure clients — a broader-scale competitor to MGISS's professional services.
• Fugro: Global site characterization and asset management provider offering survey, monitoring, and geospatial services to utilities and infrastructure operators — comparable at the integrated asset-monitoring layer where IPAS competes.

Regional players

• GeoPlace: UK joint venture between Ordnance Survey and Local Government Association managing address and street data; an adjacent UK geospatial data and infrastructure player addressing overlapping utility and council customers.
• Getmapping: UK geospatial data and aerial survey provider offering LiDAR, imagery, and web GIS services to infrastructure and government clients — directly comparable to MGISS's infrastructure and local-authority footprint.

Emerging players

• Satellite Vu: UK thermal Earth observation startup providing building- and infrastructure-level monitoring analytics; competes with IPAS in satellite-based built-environment insight for utilities and ESG use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks13 records

Key highlights10 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mgissuk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8gQU6c1yVX_5hn_oy5gOfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mgissuk

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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