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  • SpaceCurve to Display Spatial Data Platform at Esri Federal GIS

    spacecurve_tablet_350SpaceCurve, developers of a platform built for organizing and enabling the analyses of large-scale spatial data, will exhibit at the Esri Federal GIS Conference, held Feb. 9-10 in Washington, D.C.

    SpaceCurve fuses geospatial, sensor, Internet of Things (IoT), social media, location and other streaming and historical data and makes the data immediately available for analytics and operational intelligence.

    spacecurve_map_350SpaceCurve enables Esri users to seamlessly deploy spatiotemporal data analytics initiatives, across billions of records in real-time, within their existing Esri environment. All spatial records can be accessed from a single silo, and without latency, for true real-time queries of those records as they stream in real time, according to SpaceCurve. It also eliminates common PostGIS or SDE geodatabase issues within Esri by speeding up access to that data.

    SpaceCurve partners include AirSage, Esri and L-3, and with customers in government, defense, transportation, location analytics and telecommunications.

  • Live from the 2015 Esri Federal GIS Conference

    Geospatial Solutions’ and GPS World‘s Art Kalinski is reporting live from the 2015 Esri Federal GIS Conference, held Feb. 9-10 in Washington, D.C. Check back on our websites for more video updates, or follow GPS World (@gpsworld) and Geospatial Solutions (@GSS_NCM) on Twitter.

  • Esri Federal GIS Conference: Introduction Video

    Geospatial Solutions‘ and GPS World‘s Art Kalinski is reporting live from the 2015 Esri Federal GIS Conference, held Feb. 9-10 in Washington, D.C. Check back on our websites for more video updates, or follow GPS World (@gpsworld) and Geospatial Solutions (@GSS_NCM) on Twitter.

  • ArcGIS 10.3, ArcGIS Pro Modernize GIS for Organizations and Enterprises

    ArcGIS Desktop

    ArcGIS 10.3 is now available with the release of ArcGIS Pro, Esri announced. ArcGIS 10.3 realizes the vision of web GIS, which empowers customers to use information anywhere and on any device. It includes new apps and enhancements that continue to advance the science of geography and GIS and enable users to more readily share their work throughout their organizations, Esri said.

    “ArcGIS 10.3 is a very large release that fully completes the picture of ArcGIS for organizations and enterprises,” said Sud Menon, director of software development and engineering, Esri.

    The release of ArcGIS 10.3 transforms the entire ArcGIS platform and is headlined by the introduction of ArcGIS Pro.

    ArcGIS Pro

    ArcGIS Pro is a new desktop GIS application from Esri. Designed as a multithreaded 64-bit application for Windows, ArcGIS Pro takes advantage of modern technology that allows users to visualize, edit, and analyze data faster than ever before. With ArcGIS Pro, users can create and work with geographic layers in both 2D and 3D and share map information as feature layers, imagery, maps, analysis services, 3D web scenes, and web maps.

    “ArcGIS Pro is an integral part of the ArcGIS platform,” said Menon. “It’s our premium application for authoring maps and scenes that can be easily shared through the web GIS model.”

    ArcGIS Pro is included at no charge with every license of ArcGIS 10.3 for Desktop. Users can run ArcGIS Pro simultaneously with any version of ArcMap.

    SmarterBetterCities, a start-up based in Switzerland, uses ArcGIS Pro to help cities understand the impacts of zoning changes in 3D. “We understand our world in 3D. ArcGIS Pro is a fantastic platform for us to create affordable next generation planning tools for small town and big city planning,” said Antje Kunze, CEO of SmarterBetterCities.

    ArcGIS in Your Own Infrastructure

    At ArcGIS 10.3, Portal for ArcGIS is now included at no charge with ArcGIS for Server Standard or Advanced licenses. With Portal for ArcGIS, users can bring the full ArcGIS experience into their own infrastructure for secured stand-alone or hybrid deployments in ArcGIS Online. Portal for ArcGIS also gives organizations access to the full suite of ArcGIS apps, including the new Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS, so that they can more easily share maps and analyses across their enterprise.

    Better 3D across the Platform

    ArcGIS 10.3 features improved support for 3D data across the entire ArcGIS platform. In addition to the 3D capabilities in ArcGIS Pro, Esri has also released a new web scene viewer in ArcGIS Online that lets users create 3D scenes by mashing up existing layers directly within a browser.

    Real-Time GIS

    ArcGIS 10.3 fully integrates real-time, streaming data into the ArcGIS platform. ArcGIS GeoEvent Extension for Server delivers improved performance and throughput capabilities, as well as faster spatial filtering. ArcGIS GeoEvent Extension for Server also offers better scalability by allowing organizations to create clusters that can handle higher volumes of data. Users can take advantage of new spatial operators and processors in ArcGIS 10.3 to perform more powerful spatial filtering and real-time analytics.

    More Opportunities for Developers

    From the launch of Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS to the enhanced JavaScript API, ArcGIS 10.3 offers new capabilities for developers across the board. This release also marks the beginning of a wave of releases that will further help developers build mobile applications using ArcGIS Runtime.

    For more information on the dozens of other improvements in ArcGIS 10.3, visit esri.com/whatsnew.

  • Geospatial Innovation Spotlighted at Esri D.C. Conference

    Editor’s Note: GeoIntelligence Insider Editor Art Kalinksi will be reporting from the conference. Follow GSS on Twitter to learn the latest.

    Technology and government leaders will gather for the Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9–10, to discuss the latest geospatial technology and how federal government agencies use it to build a more resilient nation. Keynote speakers include Robert Cardillo, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley.

    Cardillo, who Esri says has been a visionary in geospatial intelligence, will discuss his plans to create a dynamic, persistent, proactive intelligence service that continues to expand its mission to support global aid, humanitarian relief, and disaster response. “Recent two-term governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley is one of the most technologically savvy elected officials in the United States,” Esri said in a press release. “He will share how he used geospatial technology to radically improve state government including education, environment, safety, and the economy.”

    During the plenary sessions, immersion summits, and professional development workshops, attendees will learn about advances in GIS technology in areas such as real-time analysis, open data, and 3D mapping. Federal government professions from all disciplines — from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the U.S. Marine Corps — will share ideas, knowledge, and success stories throughout the event.

    Registration is now open.

  • Esri Story Map Asks Which Super Bowl Team Has Better Fans

    With the big game right around the corner, Esri is taking a closer look at the fan-bases supporting the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX.

    Using demographic data, an interactive story map compares the Seattle and Boston metropolitan areas across five different sports variables, from buying apparel to tracking sports information on their phones. See which city comes out ahead in this Super Bowl of geography and demographics.

    Here’s the map.

  • Esri ArcGIS 10.3 Now Certified OGC Compliant

    As part of Esri’s ongoing support of GIS interoperability, the latest ArcGIS 10.3 release is now certified as Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC), compliant.

    Through its support for OGC specifications, ArcGIS users can access data and services from many different sources, regardless of the technology used by those sources, Esri said. In addition, users can share their content with others, including non-Esri users, contributing to the larger goals of the open data movement.

    “Our goal is to help our users be successful, and Esri sees technical interoperability as a key driver to successful implementations,” said Dr. Satish Sankaran, Esri product manager for interoperability and member of the OGC Architecture Board.

    The OGC leads the development of geospatial interoperability standards. Esri is a long-standing, active OGC participant, helping GIS users to seamlessly work together, Esri said.

    Esri’s first OGC compliancy certificates were granted in 1999, and many more Esri ArcGIS platform products have met OGC compliancy since then.

    See the full list of OGC-compliant products from Esri.

  • Esri Maps Track Massive Snow Storms Poised to Hit Northeastern U.S.

    Esri’s interactive Severe Weather Public Information Map and U.S. Snowfall Forecast Map enable users to see winter storms, including the massive storm that’s about to hit the Northeastern United States. Here are the two maps.

    Severe Weather Public Information Map

    With the Severe Weather Public Information Map, users can view continuously updated weather reports and warnings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service, along with live weather data from AccuWeather.

    Users can also explore geotagged social media from Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube related to the storms.

    U.S. Snowfall Forecast Map

    This map shows the projected accumulation of snowfall across the U.S. for the next 36 hours, using data from National Weather Service Digital Forecast Database. Users can step through projections in six-hour increments for a more accurate view of when and where snowfall is expected to be most severe.

  • Esri Releases Demographic Data for 137 Countries

    Esri has added geodemographic informationfor 57 additional countries to its ready-to-use ArcGIS apps, including Esri Business Analyst Online (BAO) and Esri Community Analyst. Up-to-date population, income, employment, and consumer spending information helps businesses — including retailers, real estate brokers, merchandisers, supply chain managers, and marketers — better understand local markets all around the world, the company said.
    “In today’s global economy, organizations are interested in providing the best services and goods to customers in more than one area,” said Simon Thompson, director of commercial business at Esri. “Esri’s comprehensive data provides the insight organizations need to do business at a hyperlocal level and really meet the needs and demands of local consumers.”

    The newly added countries include those in Latin America and Africa, bringing the total number of countries to 137. In addition, Canadian data has been updated to include 2014 updates, and Australia, France, Germany, and India now have advanced datasets and new reports including household, population, and summary data.

    See a comprehensive list of global Esri Demographic data, and visit Esri booth 3171 at the National Retail Federation show in New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, January 11–13.

  • Trimble Positions Optimizes Data Integrity for GIS Professionals

    The Trimble Positions software workflow.
    The Trimble Positions software workflow.

    Trimble announced today a new version of its Trimble Positions software suite. This new version includes automated workflows to streamline data collection and increase productivity for GIS professionals in a variety of industries such as utility companies, environmental management agencies and municipalities.

    With Trimble Positions, GIS professionals benefit from increased productivity through a streamlined and integrated workflow for managing GNSS data collection. Trimble Positions is a collection of Esri software extensions that provide high-accuracy capabilities on the Trimble GeoExplorer, Juno, and Yuma series of field handheld computers, and on Trimble Pro series receivers. Positions software enables high-accuracy GNSS collection on Trimble devices while using familiar Esri workflows to ensure data integrity. New automated workflows in the software further simplify data processing and management, Trimble said.

    TrimblePositionsOverviewThe latest version of Trimble Positions includes:

    • Automated Session Processor: Optimizes easier, faster GNSS session data processing with a stand-alone tool to perform automated check-in, postprocessing and feature updates.
    • Project Wizard: Saves time and avoids errors by guiding users through a step-by-step project set-up featuring streamlined administration screens.
    • ArcGIS Online Hosted Features Services: Gives users the ability to select ArcGIS Online hosted feature services as a data source allowing them to directly pull their project data from ArcGIS Online into their field collection projects.
    • Trimble Enhanced GPS Device Support: Positions software is now compatible with the Trimble Juno 5 enhanced GPS handheld and Yuma 2 enhanced GPS rugged tablet for increased choice of device and accuracy level that can be achieved.
    • Mean Sea Level Heights: Provides greater flexibility by including an option to utilize a geoid model for measuring heights, in addition to the existing ellipsoid model option.
    • Integration with TerraFlex Software: Saves time by streamlining data transfer between TerraFlex mobile data collection software and ArcGIS for Desktop. This feature integrates the TerraFlex Desktop add-in with the Trimble Positions Desktop add-in to remove the need for separate installations. In addition, fast and easy interoperability is enabled through TerraFlex projects support in the Positions project wizard.
    • Support for Trimble RTX technology-enabled Geo 7X handhelds: Provides autonomous, real-time submeter positioning in cellular environments with access to Trimble RTX services for Geo 7X users.

    “Our customers expect high-quality data, and we need to give them the most efficient means of collecting and managing that data too,” said Alain Samaha, business area director of GIS and Software for Trimble’s Geospatial Division. “Trimble Positions software was specifically developed to meet the needs of our customer that utilize Trimble GNSS devices and Esri workflows. We understand our customers have different requirements and the Trimble Positions solution delivers to meet their needs.”

    The Trimble Positions Desktop Add-In, Mobile Extension, Mobile Project Center and Session Processor are available now through Trimble’s authorized GIS Distribution Channel. The Trimble Positions ArcPad Extension is expected to be available in mid-January 2015.

  • Interactive Esri Maps Explore U.S., Global Poverty

    Esri has created two maps that explain how poverty affects billions of people around the world.

    Poverty in America

    More than 50 million people in the United States live in poverty. Explore the Poverty in America maps to learn more about the levels of poverty in your state and city.

    USA_poverty

    Global Poverty Map

    Through the use of storytelling, videos, and interactive maps, Esri’s map provides a look at one method of measuring global poverty. This measure, called the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), addresses poverty through an integrative approach.

    Global_poverty

  • Esri User Conference Seeks Papers, Presenters

    The Esri User Conference has issued a call for papers for its 2015 event, scheduled for July 20-24 at the San Diego Convention Center. “Every year, ArcGIS users tell stories of inspired solutions, insightful best practices, time-saving apps, and game-changing maps,” conference organizers said in a statement. “The most innovative and influential GIS work comes into focus at the Esri User Conference. You could tell your GIS story at the 2015 Esri UC. This is a chance to show your peers what you can do.”

    The 2015 call for papers covers 90+ session topics highlighting GIS solutions today and in the future. The user sessions combined with the UC plenary and lightning talk presentations will bring more than 900 speakers together covering more than 260 sessions dedicated to the success and advancement of geospatial technology.

    Paper sessions help attract peer recognition and provide valuable feedback, organizers said. “As an Esri UC presenter, you will gain recognition and exposure to over 16,000 Esri users who represent over 26 unique and diverse fields, coming together with the common goal of answering today’s challenges with tomorrow’s GIS to create a better world.”

    Deadline for submitting papers is October 31. Full details are on the Esri UC website.