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Culver's Restaurant Chain Relies on ESRI GIS to Continue Successful Franchising

Tue, 6 May 2008 3:20:33 PDT

ArcGIS Business Analyst and Business Analyst Online enable company to identify target markets for new locations.

College Students Use GIS in Business Intelligence Competition Held at AITP's National Collegiate Conference

Tue, 6 May 2008 11:08:33 PDT

ESRI's business analyst online provides tools and data to solve a complex business problem.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Code Challenge: John Waterman

Tue, 6 May 2008 10:24:33 PDT

John Waterman, vice president of Geospatial Solutions at GCS Research in East Burke, Vermont, 1st place winner of the ArcGIS Server Code Challenge at the 2008 ESRI Developer Summit, discusses his code sample entry, Display Geospatial Analysis Results in Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth using ArcGIS Server.

Walgreens Maps Out Its Plan for Apparel

Tue, 6 May 2008 9:08:33 PDT

Walgreens' new Casual Gear basic apparel line has been in stores barely a month now, but already geospatial geniuses are mapping ways to make it move. The software Walgreens uses, from ESRI of Redlands, Calif., permits the chain to analyze data in a highly local fashion, said Miller, and now that can be applied to evaluating apparel demand.

Mark McCoy Joins ESRI as Insurance Industry Solutions Manager

Mon, 5 May 2008 10:09:33 PDT

ESRI, the world leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, announces Mark McCoy has joined ESRI as the insurance industry solutions manager.

SQL Server 2008 Offers New Strength

Mon, 5 May 2008 9:01:33 PDT

Microsoft's soon-to-be-released SQL Server 2008 offers new support for spatial data types that some analysts say should deliver a real boost to geospatial applications and data sharing at all levels of government.

New White Paper: Methodology Statement: ESRI's Scorecard Analysis

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:55 PDT

ESRI's Scorecard Analysis highlights the demographic variables that best describe the market area around an existing business.

ESRI Development Center Program for Universities Launched

Thu, 1 May 2008 14:06:33 PDT

First three EDC sites announced at the 2008 ESRI Developer Summit.

GIS Supports Work of Woods Hole Research Center

Thu, 1 May 2008 11:55:33 PDT

ESRI technology strengthens global conservation efforts to explore and explain changes in our world.

I.T. Helps Cardiac Education Efforts

Thu, 1 May 2008 11:19:33 PDT

The American Heart Association is using market segmentation software to help focus its educational efforts on those with the greatest risk of heart disease.

Utility saves costs of call-before-you-dig program

Thu, 1 May 2008 10:56:33 PDT

The PHOENIX program screens all PPL Electric Utilities' one-call tickets and only forwards those that are within the buffered area where the utility has underground cables.

Using GIS for Efficient Transmission Line Siting

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:04:33 PDT

More sophisticated geographic information system (GIS) technology enhances the methods electricity providers use to consider variables in their line siting processes and is a means for accessing and sharing related geographic data throughout their companies.

Colorado Springs Utilities Improves Cadastral Data Management Using ArcGIS Survey Analyst

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:24:33 PDT

Cadastral editor and data model streamline processes and increase data accuracy.

Speaker Series Podcast: What's New in ArcPad 7.1

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:45:33 PDT

Elvin Slavik, ArcPad lead developer, and Jian Lange, ArcPad product manager, talk about the latest ArcPad release, version 7.1.

ESRI Vietnam Opened in Hanoi to Better Serve Country

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:34:33 PDT

Geographic information system (GIS) industry leader ESRI announces the opening of ESRI Vietnam in association with ESRI Thailand.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge: Vijay Sambandhan

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:31:33 PDT

Vijay Sambandhan, 3rd place winner of the ArcGIS Server Code Challenge at the 2008 Developer Summit, discusses his code sample entre SDE Web Catalog.

Attendees at 2008 ESRI Business GIS Summit Get First Look at ArcGIS Business Analyst Server

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:33:33 PDT

New software helps organizations gain the geographic advantage.

International demand grows for ESRI (UK)'s CrimeAnalyst

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:40:33 PDT

ESRI (UK) announces that its CrimeAnalyst software has been selected by the City of Zurich Police to deliver best-in-class crime mapping and analysis functionality.

Speaker Series Podcast: ArcGIS Business Analyst Server

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:46:33 PDT

Bob Hazelton, ArcGIS Business Analyst Product Manager, gives an overview of this new product and how organizations benefit from using it.

Foreclosure Fallout

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 8:46:33 PDT

Foreclosures Up, mortgage lending down in Greater Chicago. Foreclosures have rippled across the city and suburbs last year as new mortgage loans were declined. Evanston, one of the areas highest median household income and home value areas according to ESRI recorded 67 foreclosures during the first quarter alone, compared to 127 total last year.

Latest Issue of ArcNews Now Available Online

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:55:40 PDT

Highlights include information on what's coming in ArcGIS Desktop 9.3, a review of ESRI in 2007, and a special section on Enterprise GIS in local government.

Breaking down the barriers

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:47:33 PDT

The county and five cities maintained their own databases, each with entirely different information. The mismatched data made it difficult to coordinate intergovernmental emergency response and cleanup efforts during hurricanes and other catastrophes.

Communicating Science with GIS

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:47:33 PDT

GIS technology strengthens Danish research and helps inform the public.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge: Nianwei Liu

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:11:33 PDT

Nianwei Liu, senior system analyst programmer with the City of Charlotte, NC, discusses his ArcGIS Server Code Challenge entry, Google Maps Adapter to ArcGIS Server Map Cache, for which he received Honorable Mention.

ArcGIS Explorer Podcast

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:25:33 PDT

Jesse and Sue from VerySpatial recently interviewed Bern Szukalski, ArcGIS Explorer Product Manager. The interview starts at the 9:35 mark.

Fresh Island Perspective

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:55:33 PDT

Although it is hard to dispute the beauty of the Florida Keys' lush vegetation and vibrant colors, the coastal nature of the region presents challenges when surveyors want to map the area.

Seminar Series Shows Law Enforcement Professionals How GIS Supports Intelligence-Led Policing

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:25:33 PDT

Executives will learn how to gain the geographic advantage.

Speaker Series Podcast: NAVTEQ's Small Municipal and County Street Data Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 9:50:33 PDT

Skip Parker, Global Account Representative for ESRI at NAVTEQ, provides highlights and benefits of the new NAVTEQ Small Municipal and County Street Data Enterprise License Agreement (ELA).

City of Midland and City of Albany Sign Up for New ESRI ELA

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:27:33 PDT

With populations of fewer than 50,000, they join other small cities taking advantage of this specialized licensing program.

The GIS and Data Solution for Advanced Business Analysis

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:35:33 PDT

ESRI Canada and Environics Analytics are pleased to announce the release of a complete business geographic information systems (GIS) solution that leverages the intelligence of the best available Canadian geographic, demographic, consumer lifestyle, and business data.

Mapping software breathes new life into Geography lessons

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:32:33 PDT

New geography mapping software for the classroom has been launched across 60 secondary schools engaging "digital native" children throughout the UK.

Tapping into ESRI (UK)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:32:00 PDT

ESRI (UK), the market leader in geographic information systems (GIS), has become the only GIS business in the UK to partner with the Training Foundation for the TAP Quality Standard, incorporating their training delivery and assessment programme.

ESRI Holdings acquires GeoWise Ltd

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:31:33 PDT

ESRI Holdings, a group of companies including ESRI (UK), ESRI Ireland and Helyx SIS, has acquired GeoWise Ltd, a leading provider of visualisation software for location-based statistical data, complementing the groups Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities.

Data, Data Everywhere and Not a Bit to Link

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 9:49:33 PDT

While we are awash in a sea of data, the use of relevant information often is restricted because of compatibility and/or security issues. The European Union (EU) is keenly aware of this paradox and the critical need to develop clear methodology to encourage greater use of e-government transactions.

Instructional Series Podcast: Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: What is ArcToolbox

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:19:33 PDT

This discussion explores ArcToolbox, describes how it fits into your workflow, and explains some of its default behaviors.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge: Kent Riggins

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:06:33 PDT

Kent Riggins, a software engineer with the U.S. Federal Government, briefly discusses his ArcGIS Server Code Challenge entry, Show Result Table Task in ArcGIS Explorer.

ArcGIS Server Code Challenge Winners Revealed at 2008 ESRI Developer Summit

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:56:33 PDT

Developers were invited to post their original code samples to the ArcGIS Server Code Challenge blog so that the code could be reviewed by peers in the ESRI developer community.

JDA Software Group Launches Fleet Management V7.4 Featuring Powerful Transportation Network Analysis Tools

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:43:33 PDT

The newly enhanced version of JDA's Fleet Management solution embeds ESRI's ArcGIS Network Analyst, a powerful geographic information system (GIS) and analysis toolset that enables users to build more efficient and environmentally-friendly distribution networks.

ESRI Business GIS Summit to Feature University of Redlands Education Program

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:56:33 PDT

Attendees gain insight into the breadth and depth of GIS for small businesses and academics.

Speaker Series Podcast: What's Coming in the ArcGIS 9.3 Geodatabase

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 10:33:33 PDT

Derek Law, Geodatabase Technical Analyst at ESRI, gives an overview of what's new in the ArcGIS 9.3 Geodatabase.

Citilabs Announces Cube Version 5; Cube now incorporates ESRI's ArcGIS Technology

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:04:33 PDT

Citilabs, the world leader in transportation modeling software, is proud to announce the release of its next generation product-line, Cube 5. This new version of Cube has been developed using ESRIs ArcGIS technology, providing software users significant advancements in productivity, analysis, and data-sharing.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge: Keith Fraley

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 8:57:33 PDT

Keith Fraley, GIS Developer with Shell Oil Company in the U.S., discusses his ArcGIS Server Code Challenge entry, WMS Search and Spatialization Tool for ArcGIS Server.

Full Support for FDCC Security Policies Included in ArcGIS Desktop Products

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 11:50:33 PDT

Permits faster, easier application deployments within a secure environment.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 Business GIS Summit: Tele Atlas

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 9:50:33 PDT

Todd Schmitt, Tele Atlas senior manager of enterprise markets, discusses their sponsorship of the upcoming 2008 Business GIS Summit in Chicago, Illinois, April 27-30.

Geographic IT for Emergency Management and Event Security

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:39:33 PDT

ESRI's Russ Johnson gives a comprehensive description of how geographic information technology benefits all aspects of emergency management and event security.

Gainesville Regional Utilities Earns GITA Excellence Award

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 9:57:33 PDT

Utility recognized for application of geospatial technology based on ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop platform.

Tele Atlas and ESRI Team Up to Support GIS Education

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:19:33 PDT

Scholarships awarded to share geospatial technology with educators.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ArcGIS Server Code Challenge: Dave Bouwman

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:38:33 PDT

Dave Bouwman, 2nd place winner of the ArcGIS Server Code Challenge at the 2008 ESRI Developer Summit, talks about his code sample entry, ArcGIS Server Virtual Tile Server.

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:21:33 PDT

New Film Screens in April: Taking Root, the Vision of Wangari Maathai. Wangari Maathai, Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt Movement, was the keynote at the 2007 ESRI International User Conference. This film tells the story of her 30-year journey to protect the environment by planting trees.

Fire Commentary: Technology Supporting Our Mission

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:35:33 PDT

Numerous technologies are currently available to assist firefighters in safety, strategic planning, tactical operations, command and control, accountability, and management.

New White Paper: PLTS for ArcGIS--Aeronautical Solution: Managing Aeronautical Data with Feature Builder

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:42:25 PDT

The Feature Builder tool within Production Line Tool Set (PLTS) for ArcGIS-Aeronautical Solution has been specifically designed for more efficient creation and management of complex geodesic features.

ArcGIS Survey Analyst Adds Depth to City of Toronto's Cadastre

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:21:33 PDT

The City of Toronto, Canada, has chosen ESRI's ArcGIS Survey Analyst software to maintain its survey, parcel, and cadastral data.

Security Service Federal Credit Union Uses ESRI Database Mapping for Improved Marketing Analysis

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:39:33 PDT

ESRI's BusinessMAP Financial allows credit union to conduct ring studies and drive-time and competitor analysis.

Utility Saves Costs of Call-Before-You-Dig Program

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 8:46:33 PDT

Careless digging poses a threat to underground facilities and to people. Most states have established "one-call centers," which ensure damage prevention and increase excavation safety.

Speaker Series Podcast: How to Leverage ESRI's Enterprise License Agreement Program for Small Municipal and County Governments

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:09:33 PDT

Christian Carlson, Regional Manager of ESRI's Charlotte, NC office talks about how small municipal and county governments can leverage ESRI's Enterprise License Agreement that has been specifically designed for them.

NAVTEQ Supports ESRI Enterprise License Agreement for Small Governments

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:24:33 PDT

Navteq's street data ELA is now available to municipalities and counties with populations of 100,000 or less.

ArcGIS 9.3 to Offer Full Support for Vista

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:51:33 PDT

Integrated compatibility will increase stability.

Singapore Plants Trees in GIS

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:11:33 PDT

Singapore was not always known as the Garden City. In 1963, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew recognised the importance of greenery as a factor in attracting foreign investors, so he launched a tree planting campaign.

ArcGIS Server Code Challenge Winners Announced

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:50:33 PDT

Winners of cash prizes totaling $25,000 were announced during the ESRI Developer Summit in Palm Springs, CA.

Exploration and GIS: Closing the Productivity Gap

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:21:33 PDT

Exploration software and GIS are essential for geologists searching for petroleum and mineral deposits. With discoveries harder to find, geoscientists are collecting more data than ever before and examining their findings with greater scrutiny.

Tornado puts EOC mapping system to test

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:09:33 PDT

A new computer mapping system installed in the Emergency Operations Center was unexpectedly tested when a tornado hit Capitola earlier this month.

Eighth Annual ESRI Federal User Conference Explored a Geographic Approach for the Nation

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:29:33 PDT

Dangermond, secretary Kempthorne, and associate deputy secretary Cason kicked off the three-day event in Washington, D.C.

Helping to Solve Global Problems

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:33 PDT

ESRI became a leader in the GIS industry during the 1980s and continues to develop and support the most widely used GIS technology.

Book Tackles Topic of How to Improve Poverty-Stricken Areas Using Geospatial Technology

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:56:33 PDT

Authors show how GIS can help revive poor neighborhoods.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 ESRI Federal User Conference Plenary

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:34:33 PDT

Listen to Jack Dangermond's opening remarks for the 2008 ESRI Federal User Conference that was held in Washington, D.C.

Petroleum GIS User Group Convenes to Learn Latest Technology and Application Trends for Energy Industry

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:30:33 PDT

Petroleum experts from around the world to learn and share about geographic information system technology at the ESRI Petroleum User Group (PUG) Conference.

ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit Continues to Grow

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:01:33 PDT

Attendees will explore new opportunities using geospatial technology.

Get the Picture?

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:50:33 PDT

Geographic information systems that display data in map-like formats are gaining ground in higher education. GIS's visual tools are helping institutions gain efficiencies in facilities planning, recruiting and enrollment, and much more.

Where is the wealth in your state?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:54:33 PDT

The March regional issues of the Wealth Management Business Magazines from France Publications reveal the 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the state of California, New Jersey, and Virginia in an easy-to-read graphic format. ZIP Codes ranked by ESRIs wealth indicators such as income, home value, net worth, and Community Tapestry prove there is more to wealth than just your paycheck.

Learn to Publish KML Services with ArcGIS Server 9.3

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:08:33 PDT

Free ESRI web seminar also covers how to author and use the services.

Innovative Industry Leaders to Speak at the 2008 ESRI Business GIS Summit

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:08:33 PDT

Keynote presentations will explore how organizations can gain the geographic advantage.

Speaker Series Podcast: RouteMAP IMS for Retail and Health Care

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:45:33 PDT

ESRI Dallas product manager Jay Hoffman discusses the various uses of RouteMAP IMS for the retail and health care industries.

ESRI Releases ArcGIS 9.3 Beta

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:53:33 PDT

Performance-based improvements and easier integration are key features of new release.

Software Visionary Alan Cooper to Deliver Keynote at 2008 ESRI Developer Summit

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:40:33 PDT

The "father of Visual Basic" will help developers "wake up and smell the software."

Smooth Dataflow Assures Smooth Oil Flow

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 8:44:33 PDT

When John Waldeck, GIS manager at Plains, joined the company in August 2003, it was still using hardcopy maps for managing and monitoring its pipelines.

ESRI Developer Network (EDN) Subscriptions Now Available in the ESRI Online Store

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:13:33 PDT

Purchase EDN subscriptions, training, and support directly from the ESRI Online Store.

Understanding the ArcGIS Desktop Applications: What is ArcMap

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:02:33 PDT

This discussion explores ArcMap, describes how it fits into your workflow, and explains some of its default behaviors.

New ESRI Development Center Program Established for Universities

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:03:33 PDT

Faculty and students apply their expertise and shape GIS technology.

GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Developers to Gather at Summit

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:32:33 PDT

Strengthen your skills to deploy better solutions at the only GIS conference created by developers, for developers.

ESRI Business Analyst Online Now Includes New Data for Creating More Detailed Analyses

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:07:33 PDT

Workforce and skills, crime, and traffic congestion datasets for the United States complement existing data.

New Technical Support Director Joins ESRI Staff

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:12:33 PDT

ESRI recently welcomed Michael Kim to head its Technical Support Division.

City of Auburn, Alabama, and San Juan County, Washington, Are Latest to Sign ESRI Small Government ELA

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:55:33 PDT

Small governments across the United States are signing up for ESRI's new Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) program.

Street Directories in Singapore

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:30:33 PDT

Since 1954, the Singapore Land Authority (then know as the Survey Department) has been publishing a comprehensive street directory of the city.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 Developer Summit: "ArcGIS Server for ArcIMS Developers"

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:38:33 PDT

Sathya Prasad shares what developers can expect to learn from the "ArcGIS Server for ArcIMS Developers" session at the upcoming Developer Summit in Palm Springs, California, March 17-20. The presentation will include the philosophy behind ArcGIS Server, as well as issues a developer faces when moving from ArcIMS to ArcGIS Server.

GIS Eases Workforce Transition and Boosts Efficiency for Rural Colorado Electric Co-op

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:28:33 PST

Intermountain REA implements spatial and data solutions with ESRI ArcGIS Server technology.

ArcGIS Server Gives Maui Electric Company Enterprise GIS Access Using the Web

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:05:33 PST

Applications visualize assets; provide high-powered analysis; and enable better, faster decision-making.

ArcGIS 9.3 to Include Support for COLLADA

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:35:33 PST

Popular file format helps GIS professionals display more realistic models.

Cleveland residential run-ins mapped out with a click

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:12:33 PST

City officials will be able to tap into all the records -- fires, police calls, housing violations, snowplow routes and boarded- up houses -- with an innovative use of mapping software.

Noted Cartographer Illustrates Ways to Design Better Maps

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 11:08:33 PST

A new ESRI press book by Cynthia A. Brewer will inspire mapmakers for years to come.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 Developer Summit: "Developing Advanced Java Web Applications"

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:41:33 PST

David Cardella and Antony Jayaprakash share what attendees can expect to learn at the "Developing Advanced Java Web Applications" session geared toward advanced Java users.

ESRI Recognizes San Diego County Officials for GIS Work during Wildfires

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:40:33 PST

GIS use improved communications, saved infrastructure, and assisted in evacuations.

Streamlining the Process

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:00:33 PST

Increasing access to the images increases their value, and since images are a snapshot in time, the faster they are made available, the more useful they are to those who need them. The article is found on page 26.

Speaker Series Podcast: 2008 Developer Summit: Tele Atlas

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:40:33 PST

Albert Cooley, senior director of tools and services, and Todd Schmitt, senior manager of enterprise markets, both with Tele Atlas, discuss their participation at the upcoming 2008 ESRI Developer Summit in Palm Springs, CA, March 17-20.