ROK Technologies announces Gold Tier Partnership with NSGIC, reinforcing commitment to modernizing GIS operations

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ROK Technologies, a leading provider of GIS Managed Cloud Services for Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, proudly announces its new status as a Gold Tier Business Partner of the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC). This partnership marks another milestone in ROK's continued commitment to enabling public sector organizations in modernizing their GIS operations.

ROK joins a distinguished roster of NSGIC business partners in support of their mission to advance state-led geospatial coordination and foster impactful collaboration across government, industry, and academia.

"NSGIC is excited to welcome ROK Technologies as a Gold Tier Business Partner. Their cloud-first approach and dedication to supporting state-led GIS innovation are a perfect match for NSGIC's mission. As we look ahead to our Annual Conference in Nashville, this partnership couldn't be more timely and we're eager to collaborate and build on our new partnership!" Kenneth A. Nelson, NSGIC President

Enabling modernization at scale

The partnership comes at a pivotal time, as states continue to enhance their geospatial maturity. According to NSGIC's 2023 Geospatial Maturity Assessment, 44 states earned "A" or "B" grades—demonstrating substantial progress alongside opportunities for continued growth and modernization.

ROK Technologies works hand-in-hand with state and local governments to accelerate their collaboration and growth by designing and managing cloud infrastructure and software solutions that support the new, modern era of GIS. Currently supporting hundreds of clients nationwide, ROK enables agencies to offload the complexity of managing GIS infrastructure and Esri Software — so they can focus on making an impact.

Recent client successes include:

• City of Lebanon, TN: Transformed its GIS capabilities through cloud-powered growth and enhanced connectivity.
• Massachusetts DOT: Leveraged ArcGIS Velocity to improve emergency response and incident mapping.

Explore these and more success stories in our Client StoryMap.

Driving the conversation forward

ROK Technologies also launched a new webinar series this year, Modernizing Your State GIS, designed to spotlight the work of state Geographic Information Officers (GIOs) and the challenges they face in modernizing geospatial systems.

• The first session featured SGIOs from Ohio, Wyoming, and West Virginia discussing strategic visions and real-world innovations.
• The upcoming second session, How to Break Through Siloed Data, will focus on fostering collaboration and data interoperability across state agencies.

Watch and register at: roktech.net/webinars

A shared vision for the future

Through this gold tier business partnership, ROK will actively participate in NSGIC's annual conference (Nashville, TN – Sept. 14–19, 2025), join working groups and committees, and contribute to forums and webinars—sharing expertise in cloud architecture, data modernization, and enterprise GIS strategy.

NSGIC's mission to foster effective, state-led geospatial coordination closely aligns with ROK's core philosophy: to be the foundation that enables GIS leaders to create, solve, and innovate—anytime, anywhere. With ROK Technologies Managed Cloud Services, your GIS is always up, always optimized, and always supported.

"Partnering with NSGIC is more than a milestone—it's a shared commitment to helping GIS leaders across the country turn vision into action. At ROK, we believe that when you remove the burden of infrastructure, you unlock the full potential of GIS. Together with NSGIC, we're proud to support the innovation that's shaping smarter, more connected states." Alex Coleman, CEO, ROK Technologies

About ROK Technologies
ROK Technologies, a leader in GIS Managed Cloud Services, architects, deploys, and manages the ArcGIS® Enterprise suite and Desktop applications in cloud and hybrid environments. As an Esri Cloud Specialty Partner, our team of AWS, Azure, and Esri-certified experts deliver scalable, cost-effective, cloud-first solutions to help clients focus on what they do best: GIS. Learn more at roktech.net.

About NSGIC
The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to efficient and effective government through geospatial coordination. Its members include state GIOs, federal agencies, local government, academic institutions, and private sector partners, working together to promote best practices, data-driven policy, and technological innovation across the U.S. Learn more at nsgic.org.

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