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GIS Helps Construction Mind Its Surroundings GIS is helping more and more construction companies mind their collective surroundings. ConstrucTech	4/30/2013
How GIS Can Help Organizations Manage Facilities With proper facilities management, organizations can reduce costs and manage space efficiently. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	4/30/2013
UAH grad student trains Madison teenagers in geographic technology University of Alabama in Huntsville graduate student has shown Madison teenagers ways that cell phone technology can help them both study and protect the environment. Madison County Record	4/30/2013
The expanding swath of GIS Widening application of GIS across diverse sectors enables better access, sharing and analysis of information. Geospatial Today	4/30/2013
Sharing is everything Global environmental issues are increasingly complex and interconnected, hence resolving them requires generation and sharing of information at the global level. Geospatial Today	4/30/2013
Zeroing on that perfect location Owners of successful franchises have relied on Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to discern markets for many years. Geospatial Today	4/30/2013
Gearing up for better land administration In the developed world land administration systems have become multipurpose, used in valuation, planning, land management, and public access. Geospatial Today	4/30/2013
SMAC News Weekly Report Esri and Geofeedia extend the ArcGIS platform with Geofeedia's innovative social media tools. Sys - Con Media, by Kevin Benedict	4/29/2013
UAH Student Trains Madison Teenagers in Geographic Technology GIS helps students use cell phone technology to help them study and protect the environment. Madison County Record, by Gregg Parker	4/29/2013
Walkability, Transit Access, and Traffic Exposure for Low-Income Residents With Subsidized Housing GIS was used to geocode subsidized housing unit locations that were used in the analysis of spatial distribution. American Journal of Public Health, by Douglas Houston; Victoria Basolo; Dongwoo Yang	4/26/2013
The Neighborhood Context of Homelessness GIS was used to geocode the last stable housing locations and perform spatial analysis about these locations relative to each other. American Journal of Public Health, by Ben Alexander-Eitzman; David E Pollio; Carol S North	4/26/2013
Under the road, unexpected delays were lurking In Los Angeles, 405 Freeway project taking longer than expected. Los Angeles Times, by Lorena Iniguez Elebee	4/26/2013
The Influence of Socioeconomic Markers on the Association Between Fine Particulate Matter and Hospital Admissions for Respiratory Conditions Among Children GIS was used to examine the link between ZCTAs and ZIP Codes to vet Census data and establish the study area. American Journal of Public Health, by Poh-Sin Yap; Susan Gilbreath; Cynthia Garcia; Nargis Jareen; Bryan Goodrich	4/26/2013
Health Cobenefits and Transportation-Related Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the San Francisco Bay Area Quantifies health benefits of transportation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. American Journal of Public Health, by Neil Maizlish; James Woodcock; Sean Co; Bart Ostro; Amir Fanai; David Fairley	4/25/2013
Online mapping system launched to fight Malaria in Kenya The first online mapping tool to track insecticide resistance in mosquitoes that cause malaria was launched. Fountain Media, by OSCAR	4/25/2013
Cloud Expo in NYC: A-Z of Big Data, Cloud Computing, and SDN Topics Why is Cloud so important to the Big Data boom. Web 2.0 Journal, by Jeremy Geelan	4/25/2013
Online Mapping System Helps Fight Malaria by Tracking Mosquito Resistance to Insecticides Used to Prevent Malaria IR Mapper incorporates World Health Organization ( WHO ) criteria for reporting insecticide resistance. African Press Organization, by APO staff	4/25/2013
Where Are the Centers for Education Innovation? Esri map features a state-by-state comparison of where STEM and charter schools can be found around the country. Smithsonian	4/24/2013
Some say Lone Star college bond not needed Lone Star College bond features a number of new projects to be constructed throughout the LSCS without raising taxes. Chron, by Bryan Kirk	4/24/2013
Former Bank Building Near Six Corners Set to Become Grocery Store Esri data helps identify retail gap, launching plans for new international market in Chicago neighborhood. DNAinfo.com, by Heather Cherone	4/24/2013
Apps for Disaster Planning Best disaster preparedness apps from TechSoup donation partners, government agencies, and nonprofits. Tech Soup, by Ginny Mies	4/23/2013
The Twitter language map of Melbourne Map detects 58 languages and reveals that people tweet a lot on trams and trains. Brisbane Times, by The Crunch	4/23/2013
Geofeedia Structures Twitter, Social Media Data by Location and Time Web-based analytics company Geofeedia, has seen growing interest in the service from public safety officials and the media. Data Informed	4/22/2013
The economic makeup of the DIY crowd Esri data describes who might be ready for some home improvements. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	4/22/2013
GIS Enhances Safety + Efficiency at Dow Corning’s Midland Plant Some private industries have discovered the benefits a comprehensive GIS audit can provide. The American Surveyor, by Larry Trojak	4/22/2013
Jack Dangermond, president and founder of Esri, to share his vision of new technologies changing our world Visit to serve as launch of Esri-UC Davis pilot project. UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden	4/22/2013
Alliance for Clinical Research Excellence and Safety (ACRES) announces new Board of Directors and Global Advisory Board Esri’s Bill Davenhall named to ACRES Board. The Wall Street Journal, by Press Release	4/22/2013
Public Works Launches Interactive Maps Website San Bernardino County Public Works maps offer helpful information. Big Bear News, by Vanessa Finney	4/22/2013
Alliance for Clinical Excellence and Safety ( ACRES ) Announces New Board of Directors and Global Advisory Board Esri's Bill Davenhall is added to ACRES Board of Directors to assist efforts to enhance clinical research and its application to healthcare. Fox 54 TV ( Georgia ), by ACRES staff	4/22/2013
Renowned GIS Technologist to Subsidies Govt For Use of His Products Higher education institutions and govt agencies use GIS for road construction, land use planning, environmental protection and urban development. The Reporter ( Ethiopia ), by Berhanu Fekade	4/22/2013
Interactive map: People, infrastructure and businesses affected by explosion West, Texas Esri map breaks down the impact of the West, Texas, fertilizer explosion on infrastructure, businesses and people. The Dallas Morning News	4/19/2013
Commentary: Public safety starts with cities Governments can take advantage of the latest technologies to ensure their cities, towns and communities are safe. On Windows	4/19/2013
Cloud Expo NY: Cloud and Location-Aware Big Data Is Changing Our World Esri’s Ty Fabling will explore how cloud-based applications integrate and synthesize information from many sources. SYS-CON Media, by Elizabeth White	4/19/2013
Waco fertilizer plant explosion injures more than 160 Rescue workers searched rubble early Thursday for survivors of a fertilizer plant explosion in a small Texas town that killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others. ABC 7 News	4/19/2013
West Texas Explosion (INTERACTIVE) Interactive Esri map of the explosion in West, Texas. News-Leader	4/19/2013
See videos, tweets and more from the West, TX explosion Interactive map from Esri shows tweets, videos and other social media near the West, TX fertilizer facility explosion. The Dallas Morning News, by Holly K. Hacker	4/19/2013
Boston Marathon bombings: Timeline of events Boston metro area on lockdown as manhunt continues for bomb suspect. WJLA TV	4/19/2013
Space and Time Come Together Through Esri and OSIsoft Partnership OSIsoft and Esri announce strategic partnership for real-time GIS. Wall Street Journal, by OSIsoft, LLC	4/18/2013
Psst.., Hey Buddy, Need a Map? CT ECO provides imagery in a range of ways to meet almost any level of technical ability. WX Edge, by UConn CLEAR	4/17/2013
Layers Reveal Story: Datastory Consulting Esri partner Datastory helps Maryland’s Planet Fitness flex its marketing muscles with GIS I95 Business, by Emily Barbo	4/17/2013
The price of security Abu Dhabi uses GIS extensively in homeland security, transportation, and urban planning. Police Oracle, by Gary Mason	4/17/2013
Model predictions: GIS helps public works manage assets GIS helps significantly improve predictive maintenance and deterioration models. American City and County, by David Totman	4/17/2013
Boston Marathon explosions: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Boston blasts Map of events at Boston Marathon bombing. ABC 7, by Brianne Carter	4/16/2013
Where Level Three sex offenders live in Minnesota Esri map used to identify where level three sex offenders reside in Minnesota. Star Tribune	4/16/2013
Live Updates: Boston Marathon Explosions Interactive map tracks social media responses to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The New Zealand Herald	4/16/2013
3 killed in Boston Marathon attacks Fiery twin blasts took place about 10 seconds and about 100 yards apart. Associated Press	4/16/2013
Boston Marathon explosions: At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Boston blasts Map of events at Boston Marathon bombing. ABC 7, by Brianne Carter	4/16/2013
Where Level Three sex offenders live in Minnesota Esri map used to identify where level three sex offenders reside in Minnesota. Star Tribune- news graphics	4/16/2013
Live Updates: Boston Marathon Explosions Interactive map tracks social media responses to the bombings at the Boston Marathon. The New Zealand Herald	4/16/2013
3 killed in Boston Marathon attacks Fiery twin blasts took place about 10 seconds and about 100 yards apart. Associated Press	4/16/2013
How Citizen Engagement Can Be Improved Through Mobile GIS It’s imperative that government continue to embrace mobile and learn how to best optimize mobile technology to stay relevant and improve citizen engagement programs. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	4/15/2013
How advanced mapping technology can change the world Esri technology has let one aid organization in Africa see more clearly the scope of the problems it’s trying to fix. Impact Lab	4/15/2013
Next Generation Transportation Management Solutions Esri platform supports fleet management and supply chain with integrated risk management and dynamic geofencing. Logistics Viewpoints, by Steve Banker	4/15/2013
Tax Day cometh Esri data offers insights on which households are likely to use tax preparation software. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	4/15/2013
Esri award may offer new study abroad opportunity Research program aims to map and analyze rock glaciers in the high Andes of Chile. The Metropolitan, by Bryan Luchene	4/12/2013
Map of Assessed Shale Gas in the United States, 2012 The U.S. Geological Survey has compiled a map of shale-gas assessments in the United States. RFF Library Blog, by Laura Biewick	4/12/2013
Mapping Technology Used in High Profile Fraud Case Cutting-edge mapping technology is emerging as one of the most important tools for crime investigation and analysis. Tasmanian Times, by Gary Johnson	4/12/2013
Developing a geospatial data strategy: data collection and sharing The goal of the GeoGathering Conference is to provide valuable information to create efficient, accurate, and collaborative data strategies that work for various organizations. Pipelines International	4/12/2013
Where is Birmingham’s wealthiest ZIP code? Esri data identifies the wealthiest ZIP code in Birmingham. Birmingham Business Journal, by Anna McFall	4/12/2013
List Leaders: Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Twin Cities Esri data identifies the wealthiest ZIP codes in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, by Mary Zenzen	4/12/2013
How do Birmingham’s wealthiest ZIP codes spend their money? Esri data helps identify spending habits in Birmingham’s wealthiest ZIP codes. Birmingham Business Journal, by Anna McFall	4/12/2013
Queen Creek Geographic Coordinator Maps Out City for Officials, Residents GIS coordinator Shawny Ekadis uses GIS to for everything from map-making and analysis to GPS data collection. The Arizona Repbluc	4/12/2013
GIS Against Annual Snow Assault Snowplowing operations in Pori, Finland were inefficiently managed until GIS technology helped generate route optimization models, yielding savings in both time and fuel costs. GeoInformatics, by Jim Baumann	4/12/2013
Ensuring Data Quality for Alaska's North Slope Alaska DNR uses ArcGIS to evaluate 3000 square miles of LIDAR data for natural gas pipeline routes. LIDAR News, by James Weakland	4/12/2013
Mobile GIS could help track little problems around DC Mobile GIS could help government employees, like trash collectors, report problems in the city. Greater Greater Washington, by Geoff Hatchard	4/11/2013
Protecting land rights with Wikipedia-style maps Building land inventories, Wikipedia-style, would be a cheap and easy way for poor, rural communities to compile a record of property rights and land usage patterns. TrustLaw, by Stella Dawson	4/11/2013
Smithsonian Magazine ranks Sitka the ninth best small town to visit Smithsonian Magazine uses Esri data to name Sitka the 9th best small town to visit in 2013. Anchorage Daily News, by AIANTA Press Release	4/11/2013
Geospatial Information Systems: The Way Forward for Governments The market for GIS is rapidly expanding as governments seek to standardize systems and improve interoperability. IDGA, by Mike O’Brien	4/11/2013
Map Wizard Comes to Excel Esri Maps for Office is a downloadable add-in for Microsoft Office 2010 that helps organizations with location analytics. LBX Journal, by Karen Richardson	4/10/2013
Esri Federal Users Conference 2013: GIS Is Evolving… Again Web maps are simple, powerful, and cost effective and ArcGIS is the platform. Geospatial Solutions, by Art Kalinski, GISP	4/10/2013
How Maps Can Change The World World Vision uses Esri mapping and cloud technologoy to locate areas in need of better health centers. Fast Company, by Ariel Schwartz	4/10/2013
Where do uninsured Americans live? High number of Americans in the U.S. don’t have medical insurance. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	4/10/2013
Geography is covering new ground for travelers Geographic innovation enhances travel planning and imperative decision making. Los Angeles Times, by Susan Spano	4/8/2013
Ten Things GIS Users Need to Know about GitHub GitHub is a web-based hosting service for software development projects that offers various features. Directions Magazine, by Adena Schutzberg	4/8/2013
ForClim Project Team Delineates Forest Cover of Central Panay Mountain Range ArcGIS helps with the strategy to provide sustainable livelihoods to direct stakeholders, which will lessen the pressure of forest degradation. The Manila Times, by Greg Azares	4/8/2013
Redlands' Heritage Park sees new greenery, thanks to Esri donation Jack Dangermond and Esri donate over 500 trees to the new addition of public parks in the City of Redlands. Redlands Daily Facts, by Kristina Hernandez	4/8/2013
What and Where: The Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS GIS is the most practical and efficient platform to combine remote sensing with other layers of information. Sensors & Systems, by Matteo Luccio	4/8/2013
TM Forum Recognized as 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for Resilient Cloud Technology Project Computerworld Honors Laureate for TM Forum’s "Resilient Cloud Catalyst" program. Yahoo! Finance, by Elizabeth Coyne	4/5/2013
Retirement Hopes Fade for Many Americans U.S. Seniors are postponing their retirement due to various economic factors. Esri, by Brent Roderick	4/5/2013
Astoria named to best small US cities list Smithsonian Magazine uses Esri data to name Astoria the 5th best small town to visit in 2013. Koinlocal6.com, by Faris Tanyos	4/5/2013
Geography: Mapping the Future with Esri Interview with Jack Dangermond and his vision for GIS. Los Angeles Times, by Susan Spano	4/4/2013
Well Engineered use of AWS by Recovery and Transparency Board (RATB) Recovery.gov…is perhaps the clearest, richest interactive database ever produced by the American bureaucracy. Utilizer.com, by Bob Gourley	4/4/2013
Citizen scientists tap GIS technology for cleaner oceans. Scientists and volunteers have turned to GIS mapping as a way to gauge the scope of plastic pollution and combat it. Monterey County Weekly, by Diana LaScala-Gruenewald	4/4/2013
The underused infrastructure tool GIS is one of the most important components of the information systems deployed in an infrastructure project. Infrastructure Today	4/4/2013
Geotrigger set to help developers hit the mark Esri’s Geotrigger service could be a game-changer for app developers and translate into endless possibilities for businesses. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Sean McMahon	4/3/2013
Location Nation Location has become a mechanism to enable hyperlocal business intelligence Trajectory Magazine, by Matt Alderton	4/3/2013
Claremont Graduate University Announces New Partnership with Esri Esri and CGU agreement to support scholarships and collaborative research. TCM.net	4/3/2013
Irish software firm wins digital health contest to apply GIS expertise Esri Ireland to develop new web site and mobile mapping platform for health-based services. Silicon Republic	4/2/2013
Esri Ireland wins first round of Connected Health initiative Web and mobile tools expected to play integral role in preventative healthcare project. TechCentral.ie, by Tech4Biz	4/2/2013
Public Data…at Your Fingertips App developers are now mixing and matching government data to help consumers, businesses and researchers harvest new insights. Wall Street Journal, by Joel Schectman	4/2/2013
Travelers can find culture in Anywhere, USA Esri data helps Smithsonian Magazine to feature the 20 best small towns to visit in 2013. NBC News, by Harriet Baskas	4/1/2013
Licking County revamps tax map system Ohio county to stardardize on Esri technology and bring departments together through a GIS group. Newark Advocate, by Kent Mallett	4/1/2013
Where are America’s baseball fans? Esri data shows which fans are likely to head to the ballpark and who will follow MLB games on TV and radio. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	4/1/2013
The New Age of Real-Time GIS Data streams, live sensors,and GeoTriggers provide exciting new capabilities. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	4/1/2013
Cruisers keep cruising Esri data shows who is likely to go on a cruise and where they live. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	3/28/2013
Using GIS to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Oakland in the United States is using GIS to find out which pupils aren’t attending school so that they can be set back on the right path. GeoConnexion, by Jim Baumann	3/28/2013
Soaring to New Heights Enterprise GIS system is central to Mitchell International Airport’s asset and work management operations. Storm Water Solutions, by Lindsay Ferguson	3/27/2013
Property Loss Research Bureau Releases New Esri Mapping Service Claims adjusters can view maps with real-time weather information on mobile devices. Sacramento Bee	3/27/2013
Soaring to New Heights Milwaukee airport streamlines operations with Esri's ArcGIS coupled with Cityworks. Storm Water Solutions, by Lindsay Ferguson	3/27/2013
Baraboo Named One of Top Small Towns Smithsonian Magazine uses Esri data to name Baraboo the 4th best small town to visit in 2013. Portage Daily Register, by Jessica Frank	3/27/2013
So What Is GIS ? GIS lets you visualize, question, analyze, interpret and understand all data that includes a geographical component. University Post (Denmark), by Anette Ketler	3/27/2013
Wilshire Boulevard, a Main Street that Stands Apart The changing face of Los Angeles is reflected in a Geodesign-like approach to mass transit, preservation, urban planning and landscape architecture. Los Angeles Times, by Christopher Hawthorne	3/25/2013
Does Geomedicine Have a Future at the Practical Level? The chief problem standing in the way of geomedicine is access to geographic information, but advancements in the field are promising. Power Your Practice, by Salvador Lopez	3/25/2013
The Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013 Small towns and cities- with many cultural blessings. Smithsonian Magazine, by Susan Spano	3/22/2013
How LIDAR is revolutionizing maps, geospatial data Elevation data can tell city planners where to plan mitigation for floods. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	3/22/2013
Esri and Motion Provide Geo-enriched Mobile Claims Processing Webinar: Location Analytics provides streamlined workflow for insurance field workers. Sacramento Bee	3/21/2013
Esri Turns Thumb Print Into Virtual City Esri’s CityEngine generates a street network from a thumb print. AOL On Tech, by TechCrunch TV News	3/21/2013
FEMA Extends GIS Contract to New Light Technologies NLT has produced mobile server solutions for FEMA with geospatial apps from Esri. Homeland Security Today	3/21/2013
GIS Data and Modern Mobility Solutions Virtual and physical worlds are quickly merging with real-world data is available to developers. Cloud Computing Journal, by Kevin Benedict	3/20/2013
March madness mapped: who plays where during the NCAA tournament Follow NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament teams by round and venue. Esri Storytelling with Maps	3/20/2013
Iraq War anniversary: Map, timeline of Los Angeles-area military casualties Interactive map chronicles Los-Angeles-area military fallen since March 19, 2003. The San Bernardino Sun	3/19/2013
Conference Discusses Impact of Technology Esri's Dr Michael Gould tells Innovation Conference attendees that geo-enabling decision-making processes can build smart cities and preserve our environment. Gulf in the Media	3/19/2013
All the Cities Photographed From the International Space Station Interactive map, bursting at the seams with visual gold, is spot on for lovers of astro photography. The Atlantic Cities, by John Metcalfe	3/19/2013
Street Fight Announces Second Annual West Coast Summit Esri a gold sponsor of event which spotlights exciting innovations in hyperlocal commerce and content. Street Fight, by The Editors	3/18/2013
Mapping March Madness Esri data shows which college hoops fans are likely to attend games or watch on TV. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Allison	3/18/2013
FEMA's most recently revised interactive map shows flood zones by neighborhood FEMA map provides NJ standards for rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy. app.com (Asbury Park Press - NJ), by Ken Serrano	3/18/2013
Esri Takes Its Deep Mapping Software Online To Help Developers Become More Like Geographers Esri sees itself blending its GIS software to create relationships about where things are and how they are connected. Tech Crunch, by Alex Williams	3/18/2013
N.S. college maps tweets from space - courtesy of Hadfield Digital map charts astronaut Chris Hadfield's tweets from space. Herald News ( Canada ), by Glen Parker	3/18/2013
GIS Power Platform ArcGIS has become a platform, and the military and intelligence communities have set Esri as a standard for geospatial interoperability. Geospatial Intelligence Forum, by Peter Buxbaum	3/18/2013
Exploring How GIS Can Be Used to manage Facilities and Plan Campuses GIS enables facilities managers to make smart decisions on site locations, optimizing space and improving business continuity. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	3/15/2013
The Fight to Save the World's Largest Primate Mobile mapping, satellite imagery and cloud-based technologies make hi-resolution maps so local communities can assist with ape monitoring efforts. Examiner.com, by Florence and Joseph McGinn	3/15/2013
Nova Scotia teacher maps Chris Hadfield's space photos Photos from the first Canadian to command the International Space Station cataloged with ArcGIS Online. Maclean’s, by Emily Senger	3/15/2013
Geomedicine: Mapping My Health Geomedicine is the “ new frontier in medical informatics.” Aging in Place with Grace, by Dr Jill Bjerke	3/14/2013
Geomedicine: Mapping My Health Geomedicine is the “ new frontier in medical informatics.” Aging in Place with Grace, by Dr Jill Bjerke	3/14/2013
Mapping Montana Food System The Dept of Agriculture interactive ArcGIS map is intended to serve the food commerce infrastructure in Montana Ravalli Republic ( Montana ), by Stacie Duce	3/13/2013
Closing Keynote by Jack Dangermond (Part 2 of 2) Jack Dangermond describes how new cloud-based platforms will change how we collaborate and share data, and truly become “real time.” The GIS Lens Blog	3/13/2013
Esri Partners with Geodecisions to Help Insurance Claims Workers ArcGIS assists insurance organizations in catastrophe analysis, exposure modeling and claims management Insurance Business Review, by IBR Staff	3/13/2013
At SXSW Interactive, Civic Apps Hack City Data For a Safer Austin City of Austin and Esri-hosted hackathon nets clever civic apps. KUT News, by Wells Dunbar	3/12/2013
Brisbane City Council's Draft New City Plan includes 'flood planning areas' interactive maps Brisbane residents can now see exactly how the Draft New City Plan will affect their blocks, following the release of interactive mapping, including flood zones. The Courier-Mail, by Andrew MacDonald	3/12/2013
Breaking down the richest ZIP codes in Northeast Florida Searchable database allows an in-depth look at Jacksonville’s 72 ZIP Codes, courtesy of Esri. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	3/12/2013
Interactive map of the richest ZIP codes in Northeast Florida Esri’s Interactive map shows where the richest ZIP Codes reside in Greater Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	3/12/2013
Is the border secure? Interactive timeline shows increase in border agents, but fewer apprehensions near border. Los Angeles Times, by Richard Marosi, Cindy Carcamo, Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Armand Enamdjomeh	3/11/2013
Mapping the future of scientific retail In addition to managing property portfolios and store performance, retailers are starting to model online demand by location. Business Reporter, by Graham Wallace	3/11/2013
US GIS Roadmap Faces Data Collection Standardization Speed Bumps The federal government is working to complete a public GIS mapping of the nation's public roads by June 2014. Data-Informed, by Robert Sperber	3/11/2013
Recap of Esri Federal User Conference 2013 GISi team members share highlights from the Esri Federal GIS Conference. GISi	3/8/2013
Live at #SXSW: Going inside Esri’s Lavahouse with CMO Linda Hecht Developers, hackers, entrepreneurs and executives relax and discuss the future of location at the Esri Lavahouse. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Stephen Yusko	3/8/2013
South by Southwest: Everything You Need to Know SXSW veteran Amber Case reveals how to have fun and stay sane at Austin’s famous festival. Inc.	3/8/2013
Industry-Wide Concensus on Big Data: It's a Game Changer The strongest benefit of cloud computing is how it enhances business agility Cloud Computing Journal, by Jeremy Geelan	3/8/2013
UA Geographic Information Systems Career Day Provides Students the Opportunity to Network, Engage Event focuses on best practices and the state of the GIS industry in Tuscon. DailyWildcat.com, by Alison Dorf	3/7/2013
How GIS Helps the Navy Reduce Its Energy Consumption U.S. Navy look at its facilities from a local to global scale to identify potential savings on energy consumption. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Julia Russell	3/7/2013
5 Eye Opening Takeaways from Esri Federal GIS Conference ArcGIS Online moves "Geography as a Platform" from concept to reality. Map This!, by Jeremy Weber	3/7/2013
Smart Cities, Network Effects, and the Next Generation of Planning Michael Batty is interviewed about many topics at the Geodesign Summit 2013, including planning, the impacts of social media, and the role of cities in sustainable development. Sensors and Systems, by Matt Ball	3/5/2013
Defining the Diverse Senior Consumer Segments Recognizing the spending habits of seniors is the best way to reach them. NCA Journal, by Brent Rocerick	3/5/2013
What and Where: The Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS GIS is the most practical and efficient platform to combine remote sensing with other layers of information. Sensors & Systems, by Matteo Luccio	3/5/2013
Geo-Medicine is New Frontier in Medical Informatics Can Geo-Medicine reveal hidden disease patterns ? Spectrum Publishers, by Ken Terry	3/5/2013
Portland technologist Amber Case, 26, becomes Lewis & Clark's youngest board member Amber Case hopes to nuture students to apply their education in practical ways. The Oregonian, by Mike Rogoway	3/5/2013
Climate change and flood risk in European cities The map is one example of the capabilities of Eye on Earth Network, a web-based toolkit supported by Esri’s ArcGIS Online, creating a collaborative work space, and a distribution channel for people to access and reuse your content. European Environment Agency	3/4/2013
USAID, NGOs to track foreign aid data with GIS AidData Centre for Development Policy will use GIS to help improve the tracking of US$150 billion international aid. FutureGov Asia, by Clarice Africa	3/4/2013
Philadelphia PD Goes Big with Esri Very Big Philadelphia Police Department responds better and faster with Esri technology. Emergency Management, by Bob Pessemier	2/28/2013
FEMA seeks to make emergency data available in real time During Hurricane Sandy, files sizes were close to terabytes, visitors numbered in the millions, and thousands of Web services were produced and consumed. Government Computer News, by Rutrell Yasin	2/28/2013
The totally awesome future of GIS Making federal GIS data more widely available brings broad public benefit in the long run. Federal Computer Week, by Frank Konkel	2/28/2013
Using the Force and ArcGIS Data Mapping in the Golden Age of Data Resources such as Data.gov and Geoplatform.gov are pushing towards a more productive and informed nation. GovLoop, by Kate M. Long	2/28/2013
Infographic: Seven deadly sins of New Zealand The Seven Deadly Sins map illustrates data from the New Zealand Transport Agency, Statistics New Zealand, Zenbu, Sport New Zealand and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research. New Zealand Herald, by Harry Pearl, James Ihaka, Tristan Calwell, Claudia Ruiz	2/28/2013
Map book highlights how feds harness GIS New book from Esri shows how agencies and Congress use ArcGIS as a platform to tackle national security, transportation, and the census. SmartBlog on Finance, by Charles Tomlinson	2/28/2013
Mapping Portal to Link Government, Other Data in Geospatial Platform GeoPlatform.gov will provide both resources and a destination for governments, business, and consumers to create and view data-driven maps. DataInformed, by Robert Sperber	2/28/2013
Pentagon Unveils Secure Mobile Device Plan Geofencing will help State Department view the location of diplomats and accept emergency messages. Information Week Government, by J. Nicholas Hoover	2/28/2013
FEMA Weighs Value Of Geospatial Information Services The FEMA GeoPlatform uses Esri's ArcGIS Online for Organizations to provide geospatial data and analytics in support of emergency management at fema.maps.arcgis.com. Homeland Security Today, by Mickey McCarter	2/28/2013
Esri boosts World Imagery Map offerings by 3.8M square miles Esri and DigitalGlobe partnership allows customers to access powerful global imagery. SmartBlog on Finance	2/28/2013
Using Streaming, Georeferenced Social Media for Real-time Analytics and Location Intelligence Deriving relevant patterns from georeferenced social media provides better situational awareness for natural disasters, merchandising, and logistics. Directions Magazine, by Joe Francica	2/28/2013
Adapting to the Times GIS helps Nashville's Metro Water Services puts emphasis on preventative and predictive actions. Municipal Sewer & Water, by Pete Litterski	2/28/2013
Richest ZIP Codes Some of the Sacramento region’s highest income ZIP codes are easy to predict. And some are not. Sacramento Business Journal, by Jack Robinson	2/27/2013
Future of GIS- Esri Federal GIS User Conference Through shared services and easy to use, accessible GIS, organizations are able to drive efficiencies, and create a culture of collaboration. GovLoop, by Amy DeWolf	2/27/2013
ArcGIS and Fusion: Providing Powerful 3D Insight to Forest Resource Managers Esri’s ArcGIS and the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s own FUSION software have created a powerful 3D environment capable of modeling a forest’s canopy structure. Sensor & Systems	2/27/2013
Dangermond Outlines GIS As A Platform at Federal User Conference Servers are creating the back office, apps are driving the front office, and GIS users are creating real-time big data. GISuser.com, by Glenn Letham	2/26/2013
Weighing Wealth in Clark County by Zip Code Esri developed " Dominant Tapestry Segment Codes " to classify neighborhoods based on socioeconomic and demographic characteristics. The Columbian, by Erin Middlewood	2/26/2013
How industry collaboration helps the U.S. government share and safeguard information Government initiatives aim to to help federal, state, local and tribal level authorities collect and share data. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Sean McMahon	2/26/2013
Environment Department to build ITC service providers panel The department utilises SAP for financial and human resource management and primarily Esri ArcGIS for geospatial information. Computerworld Malaysia, by Adam Bender	2/26/2013
Government Map Site to Get Springtime Upgrade User communities will be organized into 17 themes outlined by the OMB, including soil, property, inland water, oceans, and transportation. NextGov, by Joseph Marks	2/26/2013
A GIS Lab, Indeed ASU's MAS-GIS is designed to convey the most advanced concepts in its field. The American Surveyor - Amerisurv, by Don Talend	2/25/2013
ZoneCasting Offers New Techniques in Localized Broadcasting NPR Labs uses Esri ArcMap for building geo-mathematical models leveraging GIS data for demographic analysis. Radio World, by Tom McGinley	2/25/2013
Finding Stories About Pittsburgh's Roads in Electronic Data Using records from Pittsburgh's 311 call center to analyze how the city was handling pothole complaints. Public Source, by Emily DeMarco	2/25/2013
The Philadelphia region’s richest ZIP codes: Slideshow View the top 100 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Philadelphia region. Philadelphia Business Journal, by Frank Devlin	2/25/2013
Which States Will the Military Sequestration Affect the Most? Sequestration is the plan to reduce the federal deficit by $1.2 Trillion within 10 years and results in a cut of $54.7 Billion in defense spending for fiscal 2013. Smart Brief, by Pam Allison	2/25/2013
Maps, Maps, Everywhere The Esri UC features thousands of stunning and informative web maps, mobile maps, and printed maps. Esri Insider	2/22/2013
Transmetric Wins ITS America Award Transmetric receives the Smart Solution Spotlight Award for development of Traffic Server 6, a comprehensive internet-based traffic data management system with ArcGIS. Traffic Technology Today, by Nick Bradley	2/22/2013
Topeka Announces Snow Emergency Routes Esri map identifies emergency, primary and secondary Topeka snow routes. KSNT.com ( NBC- Topeka, KS ), by newsroom	2/22/2013
Coursera Adds 29 University Partners from 13 Countries Coursera's course offerings include an introduction to geospatial analysis using GIS software from Esri. InformationWeek, by David Carr	2/22/2013
3D Adds Extra Dimension to Townsville's Development Future A sophisticated 3D model of Townsville created by Esri Australia will help shape its planning and development for decades. GIS Cafe, by Susan Smith	2/22/2013
HootSuite Brings the #HootBus, #HootUps and HiJinks to Austin Tweet the Hootbus at SXSW and track it on an Esri map. Hootsuite Blog, by Kim Hession	2/21/2013
Democracy Meets GIS Powerful, simple-to-use mapping tools in the hands of consumers shows the usefulness of maps for displaying all manner of information. Government Technology Review (Australia)	2/21/2013
Addresses in UAE Will Have a Positive Impact on Public Health, Experts Say. The introduction of uniform street addresses in the UAE will enable doctors to identify for the first time hot spots for various diseases. The National ( UAE ), by Colin Simpson	2/20/2013
Downtown Washington DC Shortlist Find cool things to do near the Washington DC Convention Center with a helpful Esri map. Esri Storytelling with Maps	2/20/2013
Slideshow: Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Triangle The Triangle areas in Cary, Chapel Hill Apex, and Durham fare high on the wealth meter, according to Esri. Triangle Business Journal, by Cameron Snipes	2/20/2013
Slideshow: Interactive map of Triangle’s wealthiest ZIP Codes Esri’s interactive maps and data take information to the next level. Triangle Business Journal, by Cameron Snipes	2/20/2013
Technology in Transit ArcGIS allows for comprehensive management of transit stops and routes, including demographic assessments for service development and government reporting. About.com, by Christopher MacKechnie	2/20/2013
Book Review – Python Scripting for ArcGIS If you are looking to learn Python for use with ArcGIS, this book is a good option for a growing bookshelf on the topic. VerySpatial.com, by Jesse Rouse	2/20/2013
A Network of Shared Intelligence Geodesign is the confluence of geography and design with an objective to tackle big world problems like sustainability, ecology and building tomorrow's cities. MetropolisMag.com, by Susan Smith	2/20/2013
Building a More Efficient Government with GIS Technology Learn valuable skills to leverage GIS technology in your agency at the Esri Federal GIS Conference. GovLoop, by Amy DeWolf	2/20/2013
Two AU Professors Speak at 2013 Geodesign Summit Dr Ryan Perkl and Dr Iris Patten are featured speakers at the 2013 Geodesign Summit. College of Architecture and Planning and Landscape Architecture, by AU Architecture staff	2/20/2013
The Geography of Valentine’s Day: 4 Maps to Explain a World in Love Esri data correlates consumer purchases by geography. BostInno, by Walter Frick	2/19/2013
GIS: Turning Geography into Geographic Understanding The ArcGIS platform leverages geography and data to turn “I think” into “I know”. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	2/19/2013
3D Puts Workers Right Inside the Harbour Bridge 3D maps allow engineers and maintenance crews to "fly through" steel and examine the bridge. The Daily Telegraph ( Australia ), by Ian Walker	2/19/2013
311GIS Helps Goldsboro, NC Manage Citizen’s Concerns Goldsboro, NC, is using 311GIS, an easy-to-use Esri-based interface for web, Android and iOS to enable the public to submit requests in a variety of categories. Informed Infrastructure, by Matt Ball	2/19/2013
Esri's Jack Dangermond on Marrying Maps with Big Data Analytics Jack Dangermond explains how consumer trends influenced Esri to work on a new version of its ArcGIS platform designed for the cloud and around online collaborations. eWallstreeter, by Michael Goldberg	2/19/2013
The Geography of Valentine’s Day: 4 Maps to Explain a World in Love Esri data correlates consumer purchases by geography. BostInno, by Walter Frick	2/15/2013
GIS: Turning Geography into Geographic Understanding The ArcGIS platform leverages geography and data to turn “I think” into “I know”. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	2/15/2013
3D Puts Workers Right Inside the Harbour Bridge 3D maps allow engineers and maintenance crews to "fly through" steel and examine the bridge. The Daily Telegraph ( Australia ), by Ian Walker	2/15/2013
311GIS Helps Goldsboro, NC Manage Citizen’s Concerns Goldsboro, NC, is using 311GIS, an easy-to-use Esri-based interface for web, Android and iOS to enable the public to submit requests in a variety of categories. Informed Infrastructure, by Matt Ball	2/15/2013
Esri's Jack Dangermond on Marrying Maps with Big Data Analytics Jack Dangermond explains how consumer trends influenced Esri to work on a new version of its ArcGIS platform designed for the cloud and around online collaborations. eWallstreeter, by Michael Goldberg	2/15/2013
Esri's Jack Dangermond on Marrying Maps with Big Data Analytics In this Data Informed podcast, Jack Dangermond explains how consumer trends influenced Esri to work on a new version of its ArcGIS platform designed for the cloud and around online collaboration. DataInformed, by Michael Goldberg	2/14/2013
Stormwater Software- Tools for monitoring, analysis, and program management ArcGIS Used for Stormwater Management requirements Stormwater, by Janet Aird	2/14/2013
Who buys all the flowers and jewelry on Valentine's Day? Esri data can help florists and jewelers identify their ideal customers. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Allison	2/14/2013
Geo-healing New technology helps doctors link a patient's location to illness and treatment. Oman Tribune, by Christine MacDonald	2/13/2013
Population of Dubai Rises 5 Per Cent to 2.1 Million The Dubai Statistics Centre wants to spread the knowledge of geospatial thinking using Esri interactive maps. The National ( UAE ), by Vivian Nereim	2/13/2013
Interactive Map Shows Geothermal Resources Anyone from geologists to school kids can now explore geothermal energy potential in Oregon. The Olympian, by Jeff Barnard	2/13/2013
The Year Ahead For... Technology As users flip between devices on the fly, they will expect a seamless experience. Campaign	2/13/2013
COACHELLA 2013: Explore our interactive map of artists Esri map helps fans get ready for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The Press-Enterprise, by Vanessa Franko	2/12/2013
Hawaii Advances Ambitious Plan To Be No. 1 Tech State States use GIS to coordinate disaster response and much more. Investors Business Daily, by Sheila Riley	2/12/2013
Mapping the Future as an Intelligent 3D Image GIS offers a new architecture to bring together information in real time for a better view, and transparency, into what is happening around us. Informed Infrastructure, by Matt Ball	2/12/2013
Database: Portland region's wealthiest ZIP codes Oswego is “urban chic” in Esri’s Tapestry market segmentation system. Portland Business Journal, by Tam Jenkins	2/12/2013
Landsat 8 Satellite Launch: Saving And Making Money With Earth Observations The U.S., through its demonstration of how beneficial free access to data is, has influenced the entire world. Science 2.0	2/12/2013
VALENTINE'S DAY 2013: Explore a map of romantic spots Readers share their ideas for romantic places, from restaurants to picnic spots. The Press-Enterprise, by Vanessa Franko	2/12/2013
Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and Policy Makers: Whither Geospatial? Resources are available to scientists to help them become effective communicators to policy makers Esri Insider, by Dawn Wright	2/11/2013
iPad App Helps Forest Service Distribute Maps for Firefighters U.S. Forest Service deploys a mobile app for emergency responders to use in the field and for tactical planning. Computerworld of India, by Stephanie Overbay	2/11/2013
Geo-Medicine New Technology Helps Doctors Geomedicine uses GIS technology to correlate environmental conditions with health risks. Times of Oman, by Christine MacDonald	2/11/2013
Hurricane Sandy: NJDEP GIS Response and Recovery Professional expertise, experience and investments in spatial data positioned NJDEP GIS unit to be highly effective in Sandy response. NJ Dept of Environmental Protection	2/11/2013
Interactive Map: Manhunt on for police shooter Manhunt is on for Christopher Donner, suspected of killing one Riverside police officer and wounding another. Press Enterprise	2/8/2013
GIS-Assisted Disaster Relief in 2013 and Beyond From damage assessment to resource allocation, GIS is used across multiple departments in massive events like Hurricane Sandy. Government Technology, by Hilton Collins	2/8/2013
Healthcare Physicians Turn to Technology to Save Lives Geomedicine integrates GIS software with clinical databases to improve quality of life HealthTechZone, by Jamie Epstein	2/8/2013
People I met at the Geodesign Summit in 2013 What a terrific gathering of geospatial experts intent on pushing Geodesign in new directions. GeoPlanIT, by Elliot Hartley	2/7/2013
New Tools Use Location Data to Discern Health Care Risks for Patients New health care tools using GIS technology gather data on how environmental factors could affect patients' health. iHealthBeat, by Heather Drost	2/7/2013
Can Geospatial Innovation Save the World? The future of geospatial innovation appears to be on solid ground. Earth Imaging Journal	2/7/2013
New technology helps doctors link patient's location to illness and treatment Eventually "place" tools will be incorporated into electronic records to streamline use by doctors, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals. The York Daily Record ( Pa ), by Christine MacDonald	2/7/2013
Maryland Schools Enhance STEM Education With GIS Agreement The Esri education license is intended to empower MD students to be proficient in GIS technology. THE Journal, by Kevin Hudson	2/7/2013
Top 25 Government Conferences of 2013 Esri Federal GIS Conference is a favorite, must-attend event. GovLoop	2/7/2013
New technology helps doctors link patient's location to illness, treatment Geomedicine is one of the great opportunities for technology in health care. Pioneer Press TwinCities.com, by Christine MacDonald	2/7/2013
Lincolnshire: How it became known as 'Bomber County' Explore the county of Lincolnshire in the UK, and its history in military aviation. Esri Storytelling with Maps	2/6/2013
MacKenzie Launches GIS Team as Separate Business Unit Commercial real estate firm MacKenzie grows business with Esri technology Baltimore City Biz List	2/6/2013
An Incredibly Detailed Map Shows The Potential Of Global Water Risks New mapping tool shows indicators for global water stress. Fast Company, by Ariel Schwartz	2/6/2013
21st Century Treasure Hunters Advances in positioning, mapping and computing technologies have enabled seismic surveying to keep pace with market demands. Point of Beginning, by John Stenmark, LS	2/6/2013
Sunshine Coast Leads The Pack With Development Web Map Residents of Australia’s Sunshine Coast can view interactive town planning maps and development information. My Sunshine Coast, by Alicia Kouparitsas	2/6/2013
USAID, NGOS TO TRACK FOREIGN AID DATA WITH GIS AidData Centre for Development Policy will use Esri’s ArcGIS technology to generate maps to track aid distribution. FutureGov, by Clalrice Africa	2/6/2013
Working in the Age of Geodesign Urban designers, architects and landscape architects will soon be integrating massive amounts of data into every design they do. Metropolis Magazine POV Blog, by Nate Berg	2/6/2013
Welcome to VCGI’s Web Page VCGI is your source for Vermont’s geospatial data, information and activities. Vermont Center for Geographic Information website, by Leslie Pelch	2/5/2013
Got GIS? You’ll need it to maximize analytics Location analysis continues to be rich in opportunity for utility grid and customer applications. Intelligent Utility, by Mike Smith	2/5/2013
Survey to Reveal Local Governments' GIS Innovation Landmark study underway to discover how local governments throughout Australia use GIS. Computerworld - Techworld	2/5/2013
GIS technology & Mapping for the Non-GIS Professionals Maps can and should play an integral role in helping us do our job better. GovLoop, by Amy DeWolf	2/5/2013
Interactive map of Triangle's wealthiest ZIP codes Esri’s interactive maps and data take information to the next level. Triangle Business Journal, by Cameron Snipes	2/5/2013
Creating the World of Tomorrow In today's specialized world, talking with people from different disciplines is critical for solutions-oriented activities. Sensors & Systems, by Shannon McElvaney	2/5/2013
Mapping for Results Social media and mobile technology are increasingly the new town square where citizens are sharing their thoughts and feedback on social infrastructure projects. The World Bank, by Dmitry Zaviralov	2/5/2013
The Illustrated Dictionary of Cyborg Anthropology Explains How We’re All Part Machine In order to understand the brave new world in which we find ourselves, we need a language to talk about it. Wired, by Alison Hallett	2/5/2013
New Technology Helps Doctors Link a Patient's Location to Illness and Treatment Geomedicine is a burgeoning field which uses geographic information system ( GIS ) technology to correlate environmental conditions with health risks. Washington Post, by Christine MacDonald	2/5/2013
Geofencing market to reach $300m by 2017: report Location will become an integral part of our daily lives. Computer Business Review	2/4/2013
Marsh advocates turn passion for reserve into virtual educational tour Volunteers get creative with the Mission Bay Marsh Reserve map, a one-stop virtual information kiosk. sdnews.com, by Mariko Lamb	2/4/2013
Louis Armstrong's New Orleans Those in the know can pick up the trail of the Crescent City's greatest musical treasure. Smithsonian.com, by Nina Fedrizzi	2/4/2013
Transforming ArcGIS into a Platform ArcGIS as a geospatial platform is creating a community of GIS users who are leveraging each other’s resources and knowledge. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	2/4/2013
National Study: How Local Governments Use Intelligent Mapping Technology Councils from across Australia expected to participate in landmark study on GIS. TMCnet.com, by Mini Swamy	2/4/2013
Tracking Hotspots - Putting Sewer Cleaning on the Map Teamwork and Esri's ArcGIS enables the The Town of Mooresville to map distressed areas of the sewer system and prioritize cleaning. WaterWorld, by Alan Saine	2/4/2013
The changing demographics of the U.S. Knowing where minority populations are growing can position a business well ahead of its competitors. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	2/4/2013
Managing Malaysia's Water Utilities with GIS PAAB developed a web dashboard app which provides a high level view into operations and asset handling of the organization. FutureGov, by Clarice Africa	2/4/2013
The Geodesign Concept Goes Global Geodesign tools are just not for designers, it is a way of bringing in science to all traditional GIS pursuits. Sensors & Systems, by Matt Ball	2/4/2013
Western States get serious about GIS Colorado, Montana, Oregon and Utah obtain GIS public cloud services from tech vendors Dell, Unisys, Dewberry and Esri. American Sentinel Univ	2/4/2013
FEMA releases new flood maps showing 35,000 more New York City, Westchester Buildings at risk FEMA increases the flood zone designations after Hurricane Sandy – Esri Map used Daily News, by Christina Boyle and Erin Durkin	2/1/2013
A validation of ground ambulance pre-hospital times modeled using geographic information systems GIS gaining favor to calculate actual travel time to emergency services. International Journal of Health Geographics, by Alka B Patel, Nigel M Waters, Ian E Blanchard, Christopher J Doig, William A Ghali	2/1/2013
Oregon's Strengths: Capital, Talent, Infrastructure Oregon becoming a much better place to start and grow a company as seen in the Esri-Geoloqi merger. WSJ Blogs, by Carolynn Duncan	2/1/2013
The Role of GIS in Sustainable Economies GIS can bring people together and tip the balance toward a more sustainable planet. Esri Insider, by Geoff Wade	2/1/2013
Geodesign Summit: Yellowstone the first benchmark ecosystem Yellowstone is an intact ecosystem relatively untouched by human development. Between the Poles, by Geoff Zeiss	2/1/2013
The Best Open Data Releases of 2012 Transformative map shows that 5% of San Francisco streets account for 55% of injuries. The Atlantic Cities, by Emily Badger	1/31/2013
Laurel evacuations ordered due to increased flood risk Releases from the Duckett Dam will lead to flooding along the Patuxent River from Interstate 95 near Laurel, Maryland, downstream. WJLA	1/31/2013
Wealthiest ZIP codes in the Triangle Esri data shows the wealthiest areas in Raleigh, North Carolina. Triangle Business Journal, by Cameron Snipes	1/31/2013
Jack Dangermond on Making the World a Better Place with #Geodesign A huge shift that is to happen, with GIS as a platform that is extensible with apps and added knowledge. Informed Infrastructure, by Matt Ball	1/31/2013
iPad App Helps Distribute Maps for Firefighters The biggest benefit is using it to brief the team on the next shift... it provides a better common operating picture. Computerworld, by Stephanie Overbay	1/31/2013
Councils Quizzed Over Map Data Geospatial professionals are increasingly important in Australia in the area of natural disaster response. Government News (Australia), by Paul Hemsley	1/31/2013
Geodesign Summit 2013 Day Two GIS makes a huge contribution to 3D cities, infrastructure, land use and ecology and offers powerful datasets for many uses. GIS Cafe Voice, by Susan Smith	1/31/2013
Geodesign Summit: What is geodesign and why geodesign ? There is an immediate requirement to significantly and urgently change the way our built environment is managed. Between the Poles Blog, by Geoff Zeiss	1/30/2013
Geodesign Summit: A new innovative planning protocol that incentivizes conservation Rural land stewardship is a public/private process based on scientific data and market-driven incentivization. Between the Poles Blog, by Geoff Zeiss	1/30/2013
Embracing Geodesign in Chongqing, China Chongqing Geomatics Center shifts its focus to geodesign services for urban and rural planning. Asian Surveying & Mapping, by Matt Ball	1/30/2013
Geodesign Empowers to 250-year Plan The ability to look at alternatives will change how we design and create a shared intelligence. Asian Surveying & Mapping, by Matt Ball	1/30/2013
PromoJam Pivots, Takes on Social Marketing with Esri's Help PromoJam integrates Esri data to map customers for coupon and sweepstakes social marketing. Directions Magazine, by Adena Schutzberg	1/30/2013
Touchpoints interview with Esri's Simon Thompson Location Analytics helps retailers find out why particular shoppers are going to particular stores to buy particular products. Retail Touchpoints TV, by Debbie Haus	1/30/2013
Bright Future For GIS Market Philippine Geoportal envisions a spatially enabled nation with comprehensive, widely available geospatial data. Manila Bulletin	1/30/2013
Leveraging Real Time Analytics to Create Actionable Social Media Analytics helps us discover what is working, what has changed, and how we should react. Govloop, by Amy DeWolf	1/30/2013
Geodesign Summary 2013 Summary Geodesign gives us the ability to look into the future, show people the future, and then changes the way you design and execute the design AEC Café Voice, by Susan Smith	1/30/2013
FEMA releases new flood maps showing 35,000 more New York City, Westchester buildings at risk Startling number of buildings added to flood danger zone maps for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County. NY Daily News, by Christina Boyle and Erin Durkin	1/30/2013
iPad App Helps Forest Service Distribute Maps for Firefighters U.S. Forest Service deploys a mobile app to use in the field and for tactical planning CIO, by Stephanie Overbay	1/30/2013
The AWS Report - Jim Young of Esri Esri focuses on everything related to where, with products and platforms centered on the theme of geography as a service. Amazon Web Services Blog, by Jeff Barr	1/30/2013
Explore a Growing World of Story Maps Explore a variety of story maps that have been produced by Esri staff and users alike. Esri Storytelling with Maps	1/29/2013
Geodesign Reaches for the Cloud As more maps and data sets are brought together in the cloud, the accuracy and usefulness of the information will grow. Architectural Record, by Russell Fortmeyer	1/29/2013
How Geodesign can help Recovery and Disaster Risk Management after Hurricane Sandy As an analytical tool, GIS is more than geographic information; it's a way to understand the impact of our design decisions UN-SPIDER	1/29/2013
Geodesign, Webmap, and Geography as a Platform Explained Connecting the storylines may change the way you approach your next GIS project. Directions Magazine, by Joe Francica	1/29/2013
Magnetically spinning around GIS helps model what would happen if the earth stopped spinning. Read.	1/28/2013
Where do smokers live? Esri data can help target non-smoking campaigns to people who need them the most. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	1/28/2013
Using Geodesign to Model the Complex Intersection of Land Use and Climate Change Geodesign helps predict and manage land use, ecology and climate change Planetizen, by Jonathan Nettler	1/28/2013
What Is Geodesign-and Can It Protect Us from Natural Disasters? As New York, New Jersey and other states hit hard during Superstorm Sandy begin their long road to recovery, the decisions they make on how to rebuild are crucial to determining how well they’re weather than next big storm. Scientific American, by Larry Greenemeier	1/25/2013
Health 2.0 Middle East 2013 Esri’s Bill Davenhall to keynote on Geomedicine, the intersection of public health and personal medicine. Health 2.0 News, by Catherine Bostian	1/25/2013
Geodesign in Theory and Practice Geospatial technology will influence more design disciplines with an awareness of the bigger picture. Directions Magazine, by Joe Francica	1/25/2013
Wendy's brings in Esri for reporting system Esri mapping, analytics, and modeling, help set the table for Wendy’s restaurants. SmartBlog on Food & Beverage, by Julia Russell	1/25/2013
Tracking the Flu Outbreak With the Crowd's Help Esri Flu Outbreak map has the best of both worlds: official information and public input. Crowdsourcing.org, by Anton Root	1/24/2013
Avoid Oklahoma! Social-media map warns of flu hotspots Esri’s social media map tweets the Flu Invasion of 2013. CNET, by Amanda Kooser	1/23/2013
How vulnerable is Jacksonville to the flu? Esri map tracks flu risk for seniors and children. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	1/23/2013
Local services app to be developed Locating parks in Southern Australia’s Port Augusta gets easy with new mobile friendly app from Esri. The Transcontinental, by Ryan Smith	1/23/2013
Planning with Perspective The City of Toronto improves coordination and communication across divisions by developing a web based mapping program. Municipal Sewer & Water, by Peter Kenter	1/23/2013
A Knowledge Sharing Experience Collaborative GIS projects highlighted at the 13th annual Esri India User Conference. Geospatial Today	1/22/2013
Industry Outlook 2013: Interesting Days Ahead... New data sources, new platforms, and the move towards “apps” are changing the way people think about and use geospatial technology. Geospatial Today	1/22/2013
There's More to Spatial Thinking Than You Think Ambitious efforts are underway at a few bold universities to encourage geospatial thinking across the curriculum. Esri Insider, by David DiBiase and Tom Baker	1/22/2013
Obama inauguration 2013: Twitter map of social media chatter WJLA adds an Esri social map to its inauguration day coverage. WJLA	1/22/2013
Fighting the Fires: Inside the Rural Fire Service Headquarters Live Esri maps used support the Rural Fire Service command center in New South Wale Yahoo!7 TV, by David Koch	1/22/2013
Plan your state park visits with state-of-the-art interactive maps Tennessee launches powerful trip planning tool for state parks and natural areas. Knoxville News Sentinel, by Morgan Simmons	1/22/2013
What is the state of the U.S. economy? Esri expects the median household income to increase 13.4% by 2017 as the economy improves. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	1/22/2013
Philadelphia University to Launch M.S. in Geodesign The M.S. in Geodesign is one of the first full-degree programs in the U.S. dedicated to this important emerging field. Directions Magazine, by Directions staff	1/22/2013
Apps for Geospatial Intelligence Facilitate Mobile, Tactical Tool The drive to make smart phones and tablets viable for warfighters is moving forward rapidly. Defense Systems, by Terry Costlow	1/18/2013
Jack Dangermond to brief Agency on the future of GIS technology Jack Dangermond will talk with NCI Agency staff at The Hague on a common geospatial framework for NATO. NATO Communications and Information Agency	1/18/2013
California GIS Office Produces Legislator Locator App For California, GIS is the engine to power service-oriented tools and data for citizens. Government Technology, by Hilton Collins	1/18/2013
Know before you go: Interactive map outlines D.C. traffic routes for Monday’s inauguration Inauguration day maps show road and sidewalk closures for historic day in Washington D.C. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Julia Russell	1/18/2013
Harvard Gains New Insight from Map Archive Using Contex Wide Format Scanner Arnold Arboretum collection mapped with Esri technology is the most comprehensive and best documented of its kind. IT BusinessNet	1/17/2013
Unsung flood heroine maps out innovative crisis Esri map helped emergency responders on the ground during the 2011 Brisbane flood disaster. Contingency Today	1/17/2013
GovTech Innovators: Christina Bivona-Tellez, Esri’s Global Manager of HHS Esri maps help hospitals track disease patterns and collaborate with health departments and CDC to stem the flow. Government Technology, by Hilton Collins	1/16/2013
After the Storm - ESRI Maps Out the Future in the Cloud On the cusp of something big: crowdsourcing for damage assessment. MSDN Blogs, by Yvonne Muench	1/16/2013
Mapping Technology Saves $3 Million for Australian Tunnel Project Tunnel project sets benchmark for scale and ingenuity in the use of GIS technology in Australia. Cadalyst, by Alicia Kouparitsas	1/16/2013
Data-Driven Location Choices Drive Latest Starbucks Surge Esri's Location Analytic tools power Starbuck's "demography, data and science" campaign to have more than 20,000 retail stores on 6 continents by 2014. Data-Informed, by Malcolm Wheatley	1/16/2013
Syria's Deepening Crisis Explore Syria's geography and social media landscape as the humanitarian crisis there continues to deepen. Esri Storytelling with Maps	1/15/2013
Painting a Geographical Picture of Complex Emergencies Esri apps helped map everything from power outages to operational gas stations in Hurricane Sandy response. Sensors & Systems, by Matteo Luccio	1/14/2013
GIS in the Cloud Assists Data Management Now GIS is put in the Cloud infrastructure which lets meaningful knowledge be shared by everyone in the enterprise. The Nation (Thailand), by Krairop Luanguthai of Esri	1/14/2013
How different demographics use credit cards Understanding consumer preferences helps card companies with marketing strategies. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	1/14/2013
Using GIS: When a Map is Worth a Thousand Words Enterprising journalists are using GIS to map data about toxic health threats, prescription medicine abuse and EMS response times. Reporting on Health, by David Herzog	1/14/2013
Colorado's top thinkers of 2012: Technology Denver Post recognizes Esri for public information maps during wildfire season. Denver Post	1/14/2013
City of Rockford launches map gallery The City of Rockford now offers interactive maps for the public. Rockford Register Star	1/14/2013
Geodesign Summit to be held January 24th and 25th Geodesign builds on processes advocated by Ian McHarg and Carl Steinitz to advance sustainable design. Examiner.com, by Ryan Smith	1/11/2013
TEMECULA: Explore Temecula Valley Restaurant Month Interactive Esri map helps customers locate restaurants in Temecula, CA. The Press-Enterprise, by Fielding Buck and Vaness Franko	1/11/2013
Big Data Making Waves In The Fight Against Somali Pirates Esri analytics help sift through data, quickly identifying patterns of how and where pirates operate. Silicon Angle, by Mike Wheatley	1/11/2013
Location Analytics: All About Watching You Location Analytics allows retailers to look for patterns, and gain an understanding of how, where and why shoppers do their thing. All Analytics, by Beth Schultz	1/11/2013
How to Fight Pirates (With Big Data) Government agencies and law enforcement entities have started harnessing big data to prevent piracy before it happens. Business Insider, by Nicholas Carlson and Dylan Love	1/10/2013
Mobile ArcGIS Online- Adding Attachments when Offline Attachments can be added in online and offline modes. GISCafé Blogs, by Rory Biggadike	1/10/2013
Cholera Surveillance During Haiti Epidemic- The First 2 Years Esri maps display NCSS cholera surveillance data for weekly reports on Haiti's health ministry website. New England Journal of Medicine, by Ezra Barzilay MD and Nicolas Schaad MPH	1/10/2013
America’s Changing Population: Diversity Index Shows Growing Trend Esri’s Diversity Index measure for the US has risen from 60.6 in 2010 to 61.4 in 2012, with a forecast to increase to 63.8 within five years. Esri Insider, by Brent Roderick	1/9/2013
Obama Inauguration 2013: Map of Road Closures, Metro Access, Pedestrian Routes Interactive maps show road closures, traffic alerts, and Metro access for Inauguration weekend. WJLA ABC Channel 7	1/9/2013
World Class Speakers Attract Record Visitors to LiDAR Mapping Forum Remotely sensed data can be transformed through GIS into intelligent 3D images for use in the Cloud or in virtual reality. GeoConnexion, by Alan Plumley	1/8/2013
GovTech Innovators: Eric Patten, Esri's Maritime Mapping Expert Esri technology will change the future of maritime operations Government Technology, by Hilton Collins	1/8/2013
Utilities Relied on Data Visualizations to Update Customers on Hurricane Sandy Outages GIS helps utilities speed up repairs after natural disasters says Esri’s Bill Meehan. DataInformed, by Martin LaMonica	1/7/2013
Who buys consumer electronics? Esri data shows how consumer electronics spending can vary around the U.S. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	1/7/2013
Designing the World in Real Time The collaborative potential of Geodesign technology is rapidly expanding due to new web-based programs. MIT Scope, by Danya Rumore	1/7/2013
Commentary: Esri optimises Microsoft technologies Esri is developing viewers for various platforms including Windows 8. OnWindows.com	1/7/2013
Web Map Provides Clear Picture of Oil Sands Industry Performance in Alberta GIS technology makes data about oil sands industry performance understood and accessible by the public. Oil & Gas Product News	1/7/2013
Retail centers assessing holiday shopping season Esri data helps Dallas area mall managers analyze holiday shopping patterns. Dallas Morning News, by Maria Halkias	1/7/2013
The Phoenix Area's Top 5 Wealthiest ZIP Codes Wealth is well-settled in the northeast portion of the metro Phoenix area, according to a list of the region’s wealthiest ZIP codes compiled by Esri. Phoenix Business Journal, by Dale Brown	1/4/2013
Health Forum in Dubai to Tackle Geomedicine GIS provides a powerful set of tools for understanding human health. Saudi Gazette	1/4/2013
Western states build a platform for storing GIS data The sharing of applications, resources and services is the wave of the future. Government Computer News, by Rutrell Yasin	1/3/2013
Interesting Days Ahead...Outlook 2013 The who’s who in the geospatial sector share their views on how the industry will unfold in the days to come. Geospatial Today	1/3/2013
The Impact of Increased Geospatial Literacy Damian Spangrud, Esri’s director of solutions, discusses the main challenges facing the geospatial industry and its future. GeoConnexion	1/2/2013
2012 is fruitful year for Abu Dhabi's ICT master plan One of the biggest developments for Abu Dhabi's ICT sector was the signing of a MoU between Esri and the Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre. Breitbart.com	1/2/2013
GIS Is STEM! GIS, GPS, and remote sensing can be used to simultaneously engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	1/2/2013
Redlands native Jack Dangermond, founder of Esri, honored by Economist magazine Jack Dangermond among leaders recognized for innovation in computing. The San Bernardino Sun	1/2/2013
Top of the List: ZIP Codes Esri data shows median household income in the Nashville area. Nashville Business Journal, by Carol Smith	12/31/2012
Top 10 Mobile Products of 2012 Geoloqi, now part of Esri, makes Top 10 list for location services for app developers. ReadWrite Mobile, by Dan Rowinski	12/31/2012
Where do the most charitable Americans live? Esri data helps organizations understand who is likely to donate and where they live. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	12/31/2012
EMU partnership leads to new K-12 software availability Exciting collaboration between Esri and State of Michigan provides statewide access to ArcGIS for K-12 students in public, charter, parochial, and private schools. The Ypsilanti Courier	12/28/2012
Site Selection Services Interactive Map Milledgeville Baldwin County helps attract new business with site selection web map built with Esri technology. DevelopMilledgeville.com, by Middle Georgia Regional Commission	12/28/2012
NASA DEVELOP Fall 2012 Virtual Poster Session Great teamwork helps students map biophysically vulnerable areas in Nepal and win ArcGIS software. earthzine	12/28/2012
Tech Staff Maps Out GIS Progress In Calvert County, Maryland, GIS supports all departments and offers access to geographic information to the public. TheBayNet.com, by Marty Madden	12/27/2012
Who is preparing for retirement? Esri data helps explore the retirement savings picture for Americans. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	12/27/2012
Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Houston Christmas trees live again as compost. Houston Chronicle, by Ingrid Lobet	12/27/2012
GIS cooperative snapshots: Holy Cross Energy, Union Power, Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. Electric cooperatives give a "thumbs up" to GIS. Intelligent Utility, by Kathleen Wolf Davis	12/21/2012
An ArcGIS 2012 Retrospective Take a quick look back at the year in GIS and get a preview of what's ahead in 2013. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	12/20/2012
Six days to trim your list: What you and kids can learn about earthquakes? QuakeFeed, a free i-Phone app, displays world earthquakes on Esri maps. Examiner.com, by Eleanor Brown	12/20/2012
FEMA Releases Flood Risk Maps for New Jersey Interactive FEMA maps can help homeowners and businesses rebuilding after Sandy. Accuweather.com, by Vickie Frantz	12/20/2012
The Power of Presentation Beitz and Daigh Geographics use Esri Business Analyst to help smaller real estate developers compete in a competitive marketplace. LBx Journal, by Natasha Léger	12/19/2012
Who Shops Online? See where in the US people are more likely to purchase from Amazon, Ebay, and other online retailers. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	12/19/2012
How GIS Shaped the Public Sector in 2012 As government agencies are challenged to do more with less, and find innovative solutions to complex problems, GIS helps provide some clarity to decision makers. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	12/19/2012
The 10 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Massachusetts Most of Boston's wealthiest communities are located in western suburbs, according to Esri. Boston Business Journal, by Craig Douglas	12/18/2012
Why Some People Almost Always Pick the Best Restaurant Site Successful franchiser Culver's relies on Esri Business Analyst. Franchise Info, by Karen Richardson	12/18/2012
Mapping Tool for Sandy Relief Efforts Created Using Amazon Web Services Esri web mapping is a paradigm shift for multi-organizational coordination in Sandy clean up and recovery. Government Technology, by Hilton Collins	12/17/2012
Watch John McAfee's Latest and Strangest Interview Yet Track McAfee's movements over the past month with an interactive map from Esri. Mashable, by Alex Fitzpatrick	12/14/2012
The List-Denver Area ZIP Codes Which Denver ZIP code is the most affluent and also has the highest median household income? Denver Business Journal, by Connie Elsbury	12/13/2012
Innovative Land-Use Planning App Wins at AngelHack Toronto Web app helps planners and developers with property analysis in Ontario, Canada. The American Surveyor	12/13/2012
Today's Seniors: One Demographic Group, Or Many? The more you know about seniors in your area, the better you can identify them, reach them, and serve them. Esri Insider, by Brent Roderick	12/13/2012
EAD Shares its GIS Successes at Regional Conference in Abu Dhabi Environment Agency—Aub Dhabi aims to conserve biodiversity and preserve the Emirate's natural heritage. The Emirates News Agency	12/12/2012
The UK Ministry of Defence Uses IBM Technology to Create Smarter, Greener Buildings Integrated property management solution with Esri mapping technology will give DIO central visibility of its global property portfolio. PR Newswire	12/12/2012
Tour of Campus Basemaps This story map showcases examples of campus organizations around the world who have contributed rich content to the Community Maps Program. Esri	12/11/2012
Millions of Bats Are Dying from White-nose Syndrome Track the spread of White-nose Syndrome across North America and see where outbreaks of this disease is devastating bat populations. Esri Storytelling with Maps	12/11/2012
Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre, Esri Sign MoU Esri signs agreement with entire government, ushering in new age of technology-powered growth for the emirate. Breitbart.com	12/11/2012
Evidence suggests urban golf courses do transform neighborhoods Esri's Community Analyst helps examine transformative effect on household incomes around renovated urban golf course. The Dallas Morning News, by Tod Robberson	12/11/2012
Housing group GreenSquare cuts costs with GIS tool GreenSquare Group uses Esri GIS for site development. ComputerWeekly.com, by Kathleen Hall	12/11/2012
An Eye on Environmental Collaboration Eye on Earth, a global public information network using ArcGIS Online cloud services, provides access to thousands of readily-available environmental datasets. FutureGov, by Clarice Africa	12/11/2012
Better Living through Information: Big Data and Urban Systems Big data gives cities greater options for faster, more efficient decision making. Planetizen, by Peter Carter	12/10/2012
West Virginia's Largest 911 Center Selects New World Systems' Dispatch Solution Metro 911 dispatchers will be able to quickly locate emergencies and send closest responders with embedded Esri mapping. iStockAnalyst.com	12/10/2012
Top geospatial seminar opens in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi Government partnership with Esri ushers in a new age of technology-powered growth. TradeArabia News Service	12/10/2012
First-ever government wide MoU between Abu Dhabi Government and Esri on spotlight as 2012 Middle East & Africa User Conference commences Esri-ADSIC MoU advances the strategic role of GIS in the renaissance of the emirate. Zawya, by Press Release	12/10/2012
World Bank Georesults: Interactive Maps for Project Storytelling Esri StoryMaps platform helps Blue Raster and WBI create innovate mapping tool for sharing project reports. Blue Raster, by Valerie Zolyak	12/10/2012
REDLANDS: It's all about the mall Esri map shows the 50 largest U.S. shopping malls along with size, stores, and parking spaces. The Press-Enterprise, by Jan Sears	12/10/2012
Looking at the Battle of Gettysburg Through Robert E. Lee's Eyes Using innovative cartographic tools, Anne Knowles has cast fresh list on historical debates. Smithsonian, by Tony Horwitz	12/7/2012
3 Days in Paris: A Social Media Summary of LeWeb 2012 We are all Cyborgs: Esri's Amber Case on the future of the interface at LeWeb. Radian6, by Madlen Nicolaus	12/7/2012
RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Interactive map of Obama vote change Esri map shows voting changes by census tract in Riverside County, California. The Press-Enterprise, by Jim Miller	12/7/2012
Save the Children Italia Focuses on The Future With the Esri Atlas Showcasing more than 80 maps, the “Atlantedell'Infanzia a Rischio” analyzes the future of children and young people, and the impact of future risk indicators. Atlante	12/6/2012
Cincinnati's worst ZIP codes for rebounding home values: SLIDESHOW Esri data helps explore home values in Greater Cincinnati. Business Courier, by Tom Demeropolis	12/6/2012
2 Colorado malls make 50-biggest list Denver-area malls make the 50-biggest list compiled by location giant Esri. Denver Business Journal	12/6/2012
Mapping Army and Navy Esri map shows the hometowns of the Cadets and Midshipmen meeting in the 113th Army-Navy game. ArmySports.com, by Staff	12/5/2012
Mall of Georgia 36th largest in U.S. Esri has compiled an interactive view of the nation's 50 largest malls. Atlanta Business Chronicle, by Jacques Couret	12/5/2012
The problem with the internet of things is that data is stuck online [LeWeb] Esri is developing geo-triggers that can push important data without the need to find it yourself. Yahoo! News, by Michelle Atagana	12/5/2012
Eight Questions for Rick Smolan About the Human Face of Big Data Using satellites to help cure polio is a pretty interesting concept. AllThingsD.com, by Arik Hesseldahl	12/5/2012
Cyborg anthropologist: We can all be superhuman What we need is a common language that allows all of these devices to communicate with one another. CNN, by Amber Case	12/5/2012
NZ hosts world leader in GIS Jack Dangermond remains a man of the land, driven by all things geographical. New Zealand Management	12/4/2012
Mapping a Better Future In New Zealand, ArcGIS is used for everything from asset management to city planning. The National Business Review, by Darren Greenwood	12/4/2012
Fifty Largest Shopping Malls in the United States Just in time for the holidays, explore the 50 largest shopping malls in the US, ranked by leasable square feet. Esri Storytelling with Maps	12/4/2012
SMB 500: Sandy's Effects Linger on Wall Street The benefits of cloud and mobile technology are lessons learned for the CEO of Wall Street Network. Channelnomics	12/4/2012
The New Geographers Today, thanks to tools such as GIS technology, virtually everyone can be a geographer. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	12/3/2012
Breaking down the best places to open a restaurant in Metro Jacksonville Esri's database shows how much people spend to dine out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in metro Jacksonville. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	12/3/2012
The best place to open a restaurant in Jacksonville slideshow Top 25 ZIP codes in metro Jacksonville where people are more apt to spend to dine out. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	12/3/2012
St. Johns County residents spend more on discretionary items St. Johns County residents account for nearly 25 percent of the average annual discretionary spending in Northeast Florida Jacksonville Business Journal, by Christian Conte	12/3/2012
Smartphones-Shifting Power Back to Retailers Through Localized Data Smartphones allow retailers to tap into location data to understand where customers are. Integrated Solutions for Retailers, by Simon Thompson, Esri	12/3/2012
Entitlement beneficiaries: Who are they and where do they live? Esri data shows where seniors live and how they get by. SmartBlog on Finance, by Pam Allison	12/3/2012
Bahrain Gears Up to Host GCC Summit Bahrain prepares Summit amid report it has been chosen as one of the leading countries in the world in the field of GIS. Khaleej Times, by Suad Hamada	12/3/2012
Economics Professor Develops Web Tool for Homebuyers Mapping app built with Esri technology helps buyers consider location amenities in Orange County. Polycentric	12/3/2012
App Enhances Visitor Experience at Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery is leveraging geospatial technology to enhance visitors' experiences and help staff improve operations. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Julia Russell	11/30/2012
Sheriff's Office Launches New Crime Map New crime map provides public access in Benton County, Arkansas. Ozarksfirst.com, by KNWA, Fayetteville	11/30/2012
Is this the coming of age of GIS in New Zealand? The location component of information is a growth market. Reseller News, by Vera Alves	11/30/2012
And the winners were… Jack Dangermond among leaders recognized by The Economist in 2012 Innovation Awards. The Economist	11/30/2012
#My2K: Where in the World? Esri offers a window into what people are saying about the fiscal cliff debate with an interactive map that shows #My2K tweets. Bloomberg, by Mark Silva	11/30/2012
Big Data for Little Nonprofits Esri's data blends several sources to create defensible, comprehensive sets of information. Nonprofit Quarterly, by Steve Boland	11/29/2012
Using Location Analytics to Help Sustain the Built Environment Energy management, sustainability reporting, and capital improvement planning for large complexes can be enhanced through the use of location analytics. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Jennifer Hicks	11/28/2012
South Australian Council Fast-Tracks Smartphone Apps New smartphone app enables Adelaide citizens to post concerns about graffiti, malfunctioning traffic lights, potholes, or other potentially hazardous maintenance issues. FutureGov Asia Pacific, by Shahida Sweeney	11/28/2012
California Flames and Oregon Plains: Fire Risk Maps and Air Quality Effects Students create fire-risk assessment maps using ArcGIS to assist project partners in fire prediction, prevention, and soil analysis techniques. Earthzine, by Langley Disasters Team	11/27/2012
Millions of Tires in Illegal Piles Across Texas and the Border Mapping allows Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify tire trashing locations. Houston Chronicle, by Ingrid Lobet and Yang Wang	11/27/2012
Penta students using GIS skills for community projects Ohio school preps students for careers in geospatial technology. The Press	11/26/2012
Where does your ZIP Code rank? ZIP Code 63131 has the highest household median income in the St. Louis area. St. Louis Business Journal, by Rebecca Wohltman	11/26/2012
First Nation using GIS data to map cultural values Tribal Council takes a community approach to map cultural data for better landuse planning. Northern Ontario Business, by Lindsay Kelly	11/26/2012
Desert's attractions get boost via maps If you're headed to Palm Springs, check this Esri map for for some fun things to see and do. The Desert Sun, by Skip Descant	11/26/2012
REDLANDS: NatGeo mapmaker undertakes Esri's story maps project Maps tickle both sides of our brains, a wonderful combination of utility and beauty. The Press-Enterprise, by Jan Sears	11/26/2012
Pete Sessions' Seat Could Soon Be Turning Hot Changing demographics makes for an interesting future for the 32nd Congressional District in Texas. Front Burner, by Bradford Pearson	11/21/2012
Discovering the World through GIS Brock University students discover GIS on many levels at GIS Day event. The Brock Press, by Katie Smith	11/21/2012
Pakistanis lost without maps Under proposed bill in Pakistan individuals and firms could face imprisonment and fines for making maps. Dawn.com, by Murtaza Haider	11/21/2012
Pete Sessions' Texas Congressional District Safely Republican for Now, But Population Changing (subscription required) The district's Hispanic-origin population will grow from 25.6 percent to 29.7 percent by 2016 and will only continue in years to come, according to population projections from Esri. Dallas Morning News, by Matt Jacob	11/21/2012
Mapping The World's Energy On The Move Commodity traders get real-time view of assets with new interactive data and mapping tool built on Esri technology. Forbes, by Tom Groenfeldt	11/20/2012
Exploring the Gaza Strip's Varied Geography Despite its tiny size, this geopolitical hot spot is surprisingly diverse, with cities, refugee camps, farms, and former settlements. Esri Storytelling with Maps	11/20/2012
Where Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Come From? Take a closer look at where the staples of the holiday dinner originate—from farms across the country, both large and small. Smithsonian.com Food and Think Blog, by K. Annabelle Smith	11/20/2012
Where Did Your Thanksgiving Dinner Come From? From the farm to your feast, take a look at where these four staples of the holiday meal may have originated. Esri Storytelling with Maps	11/20/2012
How Mobile Apps Developers Can Best Target Geolocation Mobile phones are becoming the default way people interface with the internet, says Esri's Amber Case, and in an increasingly complex world, filtering by location becomes important. PC Advisor, by Matthew Heusser	11/20/2012
Maps Move to the Forefront In the digital age, mapping has become much more than lines on paper. Government and industry are working to take advantage of the opportunities—and cope with the challenges. Homeland Security Today Magazine, by Dan Verton	11/20/2012
Mapping the changing population of the U.S. In latest demographic data from Esri minorities make up 37% of the population. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	11/19/2012
A Technology Trifecta—LiDAR, BIM, and GIS Converge to Bring Business Efficiencies to Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District GIS makes it easy to manage information and model the facility dynamically in so many ways. LiDAR News, by Karen Richardson	11/19/2012
Using Big Data to Improve Health Geo-medicine combines pollution and health data to better inform patients, doctors, and researchers. E Magazine, by Christine MacDonald	11/19/2012
Town of Banff Launches New Mapping Site To cost-effectively open up its data to the public, the Town of Banff leveraged ArcGIS Online, Esri's cloud-based GIS solution. Informed Infrastructure, by Matt Ball	11/16/2012
Telling Stories With Maps Story maps invite us to interact, learn, and explore. Armacost Library, by Melissa Cardenas-Dow	11/16/2012
Has Your Infrastructure Stood the Test of Time? GIS-based system gives Ameren Missouri a complete picture of site conditions and helps prioritize repairs. Transmission and Distribution World, by Dan Bax	11/16/2012
Google, Garmin, SpaceX win The Economist's Innovation Awards Jack Dangermond and John Hanke recognized for work in mapping and geospatial data. CNET UK, by Rich Trenholm	11/16/2012
World's top innovators crowned at London ceremony Jack Dangermond credits customers and users around the world for innovating with GIS to create a footprint of human progress. Bdaily, by Tom Keighley	11/16/2012
Consumers Energy Launches Online Outage Map Consumers Energy launches its first-ever online outage map with info about electric outages and service restoration. EIN News, by PRNewswire	11/16/2012
Tips For Filing Sandy Insurance Claims Post-hurricane imagery available to help view property damage from Sandy. NJToday.net	11/16/2012
Taking the Deep Dive - Exploring Our Oceans with GIS Only 5 to 10 percent of the ocean floor and the waters beneath the surface have been explored and mapped. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	11/16/2012
From lifesaving drugs to search engines: The Economist names its eight Innovation Awards 2012 winners Esri's Jack Dangermond recognized for pioneering the use of geospatial data. The Economist	11/16/2012
The Economist reveals its 2012 Innovation Awards winners Esri's Jack Dangermond recognized for seminal work in GIS and modern mapping applications. Gizmag, by James Holloway	11/16/2012
Birmingham's worst ZIPs for rebounding home prices Rebounding home values are still surprisingly low in several affluent ZIP codes in Birmingham, according to Esri. Birmingham Business Journal, by Ty West	11/16/2012
Birmingham's best ZIP codes for rebounding home prices Home values in Birmingham's St. Clair County are coming back strong, according to Esri. Birmingham Business Journal, by Ty West	11/16/2012
Aerial Imagery Mission Provides Unique View of Sandy Damage Mosaic of photographs will be used to help study and record the damage from Hurricane Sandy. Emergency Management, by Elaine Pittman	11/15/2012
ArcGIS Online: Its Time to get Excited With ArcGIS Online, "we can serve the right people, with the right data and application at the right time." GISCafé, by Rory Biggadike	11/15/2012
Interactive map tracks NHL lockout moves See where some 210 NHL players are getting ice time during the 2012 lockout along with fan comments. ESPN The Magazine, by Chris Gigley	11/15/2012
Inyo Working to Improve its Digital Database Inyo County officials can track crime to traffic, as well as plan business or residential zones. Inyo Register, by Mike Gervais	11/15/2012
Celebrating the Importance of Geographic Data: GIS Day The power of geographic information is being demonstrated everyday with new location-based services. LBx Journal	11/14/2012
From Source to Tap: Mapping Our Drinking Water Mapping app shows drinking water sources and California watersheds. Huffington Post, by Mike Sweeney	11/14/2012
The End of Academic Exercise Digital tools like GIS give people access to data and allow them to use that information in transformative ways. Huffington Post, by Thomas Fisher	11/14/2012
GIS+You: An In-Depth Look Into How GIS Technology Powers Our Everyday Lives Interactive graphic examines how GIS powers daily life in your community. GovLoop	11/13/2012
Amazon Expands Cloud to AsiaPac With Sydney Site New AWS AsiaPac region in Sydney supports growing demand for cloud services from Australian companies. Data Center Knowledge, by Jason Verge	11/12/2012
GovCloud: One map, anywhere, anytime- Event Recap GIS technology is quickly transforming how we present and consume information. GovLoop, by Amy DeWolf	11/12/2012
Mapping election results in real time Esri sentiment map shows emotional shifts of voters leading up to the presidential election. International Journalist's Network, by Margaret Looney	11/12/2012
Will Location Analytics Change How Midsize Businesses Interact With Customers? GIS is being used with social, CRM and public and private data sources to help drive business decisions. Midsize Insider-IBM, by Karen Hanna	11/12/2012
Esri Convenes Historic Ocean Summit The Esri Oceans Summit focused on new thinking and approaches to better serve ocean science and resource management. Esri Insider, by Dawn Wright	11/12/2012
Geography Treasure Hunt: Cities of the World Cities of the World treasure map rewards your geography skills. Esri Storymaps	11/9/2012
Geography Treasure Hunt: Mountains of the World Mountains of the World treasure map rewards your geography skills. Esri Storymaps	11/9/2012
Identifying the Promise of GIS for Government GIS helps better understand a problem's context, make better informed decisions, and to collaborate across agencies in implementing solutions. GovLoop	11/8/2012
Check Your Home Fema map helps check the status of your home following Sandy. Click the dots for recent aerial images. FEMA	11/8/2012
DC Zoning system shreds paper-based processing 20 copies of supporting documents no longer needed with Interactive Zoning Information System. Government Computer News	11/8/2012
How New York Tweeted During Hurricane Sandy Tweets follow streets. Fast Company Design, by Mark Wilson	11/8/2012
Eyes in the Sky to Boots on the Ground: Three Powerful Tools for Restoring the Gulf of Mexico People, data, and communication help tell the story of coastal restoration. Before It's News	11/8/2012
10 Things the Map of Obama's Victory Reveals It's time to take a look at the electoral map and draw some conclusions about how Barack Obama succeeded in securing a second term in the White House. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Sean McMahon	11/7/2012
Obama Win Fueled by Latino Voter Muscle, FOX Exit Polls Show Esri map shows the impact of Latino voters in re-electing president Barack Obama. Fox News Latino, by Bryan Llenas	11/7/2012
Presidential Election 2012: Electoral College Map for Barack Obama, Mitt Romney Track real-time election results with Esri-powered map. WJLA ABC Channel 7	11/6/2012
The Demographics of Hurricane Sandy Esri maps show elderly hit hard in some of the most affected areas from Superstorm Sandy. Fast Company, by Ariel Schwartz	11/6/2012
Examining political leanings in Fla. Esri map tells a story about the demographics of Florida voters. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	11/6/2012
State-by-state #Twindex Visualization Topsy and Esri are partnering to map Twitter sentiments about the upcoming election. Topsy, by Nicole Pangborn	11/5/2012
What side of Jacksonville donated the most to the 2012 election? Jacksonville's highest areas of campaign contributions. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	11/5/2012
City and County Governments-Getting More Out of Your GIS Dollar Esri's ArcGIS for Local Government now affords organizations a standardized data model and ready to use maps and apps built specifically for local government. GISCafé	11/2/2012
Explore Hurricane Sandy Impact Maps on ESRI web site Esri offers maps, apps, data, and assistance for Superstorm Sandy. Inside GNSS	11/2/2012
Esri Maps of the Electorate Use Harvard Election Data Archive Esri maps show potential voters per square mile, vote by precinct, and other data for the 2008 presidential election. Institute for Quantitative Social Science	11/2/2012
Upstate volunteers converge on worst hit areas: update Esri map shows open shelters in region hit by Superstorm Sandy. Innovation Trail, by Kate O'Connell	11/2/2012
New World Topo Basemap Design: An Insider Peek The basemap of choice for many maps and applications will soon have a new look and feel. Esri	11/2/2012
Technology's Impact on Disaster Relief TechSoup partner Esri has an interactive map that shows the flooding and weather information post-Sandy. techsoup.org, by Ginny Mies	11/1/2012
Interactive map offers most detailed view of 2008 election The Standford Election Atlas gives users precinct-by-precinct view of 2008 presidential election results. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Julia Russell	11/1/2012
Presidential election 2008 results: A look back at how America voted Take a look back at precinct-level voting from the 2008 U.S. presidential election. WJLA TV	11/1/2012
Superstorm Sandy Impact Map Impact Map for Superstorm Sandy provides household data for affected counties. Esri	11/1/2012
Reference: A Compilation of Selected Post-Hurricane Sandy Maps (Damage, Power Outages, and More) Helpful list of Esri maps for following post-storm information. INFOdocket, by Gary Price	11/1/2012
NY, NJ and Hurricane Sandy Stricken Areas Electric Company Outage Maps Current power outage maps for the eastern seaboard. GISuser.com, by Glenn Letham	11/1/2012
SRI LANKA: Government moves on disaster data-sharing Sri Lanka makes digital data for disaster management freely available to ArcGIS users. IRIN	11/1/2012
A detailed look at the 2008 Obama/McCain Vote Hoover Institution fellow Jonathan Rodden takes a detailed look at the 2008 Obama/McCain vote. Hoover Institution	10/31/2012
New Election Atlas Maps Votes Investigating the 2008 election to uncover the deep-rooted geographic trends that affect party affiliation. Menlo Park-Atherton Patch, by Max McClure	10/31/2012
To map votes, atlas zooms in past the polls New interactive atlas looks at the 2008 presidential election precinct by precinct. Holy Kaw!	10/31/2012
Stanford Election Atlas Reveals Subtle Voting Patterns Geographic distillation of 2008 election results reveals voter trends. Government Technology, by Staff Writer	10/31/2012
Location Analytics: Bringing Geography Back Mapping customer interactions uncovers nuggets of information for commercial businesses to act on. MIT Sloan Management Review, by Renee Boucher Ferguson	10/31/2012
Arlington Cemetery debuts new interactive map Interactive map and mobile app of Arlington Cemetery helps veterans and families. Yahoo Finance, by Matthew Barakat, Associated Press	10/31/2012
Post- Hurricane Sandy Esri is tracking available data related to impacts from Hurricane Sandy throughout the region. Microsoft Disaster Response	10/31/2012
Widespread havoc Massive storm enveloped most of the eastern U.S. resulting in extensive flooding and power outages. Los Angeles Times, by Data Desk	10/31/2012
Hurricane Sandy: Interactive Maps, Information Resources Interactive information sources provide a look into Sandy and how the storm is changing. Emergency Management, by News Staff	10/31/2012
The 2008 election — in one amazing map What better way to spend a day than to fiddle with this map? Washington Post Blog – The Fix, by Chris Cillizza	10/30/2012
How green is the Sault? New interactive map provides info Interactive map raises awareness about local green initiatives. SooToday.com, by SSMIC and City of Sault Ste. Marie	10/30/2012
Climate Change and Policy Response: Exploring the Options with GIS GIS provides integrated analysis of drivers and responses related to food security. GeoConnexion, by Karen Richardson	10/30/2012
Hurricane map Interactive map shows current watches and warnings from National Weather Service. Star Tribune, by Raymond Grumney	10/30/2012
Past as prologue? 2008 presidential election results by precinct Esri story map shows precincts with narrow victories in the 2008 presidential election. Esri Story Maps	10/30/2012
Sandy and the rich resources of disaster information Continuously updated Esri map shows flood warnings as storm moves inland. Emergency Management, by Gerald Baron	10/30/2012
Sandy closes stock markets, damage estimated in billions; But is it the most damaging? How will costs from Sandy compare to other mega-storms? Jacksonville Business Journals, by Michael Clinton	10/30/2012
By the Numbers: Luxury Spending Esri's consumer spending data summarizes where, and how much, Memphians spent – or saved - from 2007 to 2011. Memphis Business Journal, by Jane Donahue	10/30/2012
Memphis's Most Affluent ZIP Codes 25 Most Affluent ZIP codes in Greater Memphis Memphis Business Journal, by Jason Bolton	10/30/2012
By the Numbers: LUXURY SPENDING, Buying POWER Memphis consumer spending reveals wealth is concentrated in Germantown, Collierville, and East Memphis. Memphis Business Journal, by Jason Bolton	10/30/2012
San Bernardino County Registrar's Office promotes relocated polling places Esri's location intelligence system helps voters find their polling place. San Bernardino Sun, by Joe Nelson	10/30/2012
GIS Technology Saves Lives in Hurricane Sandy Power outage and shelter maps among dozens of informative maps in Esri map gallery. American Sentinel University	10/30/2012
Fast Company Readers' Frankenstorm Picks: The Best Apps and Online Tools During Hurricane Sandy Esri public information map among reader favorites for ‘Superstorm' news. Fast Company	10/30/2012
Esri Acquisition of Geoloqi Aims to Unite Timing and Location Data Esri's rich socio-economic databases can help deliver targeted offers as shoppers enter stores. Data Informed, by Malcolm Wheatley	10/30/2012
Superstorm heads to the Northeast Strong winds, heavy rains expected as ‘Superstorm' moves inland and collides with winter weather. ABC News	10/30/2012
City of Baltimore: Storm Maps The City of Baltimore has provided a collection of storm related web maps for the local community. City of Baltimore	10/29/2012
Thousands of Flights Canceled as Sandy Moves In Hurricane Sandy will likely cause financial headaches for U.S. airlines that canceled more than 7,000 flights to and from the Northeast corridor on Sunday. MSN	10/29/2012
Seven Great Places Online to Track Hurricane Sandy Media and tech companies are providing instant insight to where Hurricane Sandy is heading. Forbes, by Robert Hof	10/29/2012
Hurricane Sandy road closures map: Transportation issues related to severe weather Get information on road closures related to Hurricane Sandy in the Washington, DC area. WJLA ABC Channel 7	10/29/2012
Map Damage Left in Sandy's Wake Interactive map asks Washington, DC residents to map damage in their communities. WJLA ABC Channel 7	10/29/2012
Hurricane Sandy Storm Tracker and Forecast Maps Track the very latest hurricane models, weather maps and storm surge forecasts. CBS News	10/28/2012
Mapping Hurricanes Esri has an embeddable hurricane map that you can use to add hurricane tracking to your websites. GIS Lounge, by Caitlin Dempsey	10/26/2012
Improving Water Resource Management on the Canada-U.S. Border The International Joint Commission of Canada and the U.S. work together to build a seamless, consistent dataset for water bodies along the border. GISCafe	10/26/2012
[Interactive Map] Track Hurricane Sandy in Real Time Esri's map shows continuously updated hurricane information including the storm's projected path, storm surge, weather warnings, and the latest user-derived updates from social networks. Government Executive, by Mark Micheli	10/26/2012
Oakland Unified School District Uses GIS to Further Academic Achievement The Oakland Unified School District has partnered with the Urban Strategies Council to analyze the factors that lead to chronic absenteeism in the school district using ArcGIS software. educational technology and change (etc), by Jim Baumann	10/26/2012
Hurricane Sandy Map Path Esri map shows the projected path of Hurricane Sandy. WJLA ABC Channel 7	10/26/2012
Top of the List - Wealthiest ZIP Codes, Retail Property Managers Esri data reveals the top 25 wealthiest Milwaukee-area ZIP codes. Milwaukee Business Journal, by Barb Zaferos	10/26/2012
Hurricanes Past and Future As the East Coast braces for the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy, it's a good time to revisit some of the most destructive hurricanes of all time. The Atlantic, by James Fallows	10/26/2012
Mapping it Out: Software Helps Unpick Housing Managers' Problems Aster Group uses GIS to manage and maintain housing assets, identify new development sites, and create energy efficient homes for their customers. The Guardian, by Andy Bradley	10/26/2012
Esri Severe Weather Map Tracks Hurricane Sandy In a reminder that hurricane season is still with us, Esri has a map with projected storm paths and social media posts related to hurricane Sandy. AnyGeo, by Glenn Letham	10/25/2012
El Paso County's Most Affluent ZIP Codes Esri identifies Southwestern Families neighborhoods (the bedrock of Hispanic culture in the Southwest) in 14 of the 25 most affluent ZIP codes in El Paso County, Texas. What's Up El Paso, El Paso Inc.	10/25/2012
Esri Debunks Three Common Digital Marketing Myths Esri is on the cutting edge of using data to gain insights. Forbes, by Lisa Arthur	10/24/2012
Place Off: A Week in the Life of the Mobile Local Revolution Events of the past week, including Esri's acquisition of Geoloqi, showcase the rapid pace of development in mobile technology. Street Fight, by Michael Boland	10/23/2012
Duval and St. Johns counties lead private school enrollment Esri summarizes public and private school enrollment by grade in northeast Florida. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	10/23/2012
Palm Springs Shortlist Explore a curated list of the best food, attractions, and sights in Palm Springs. Esri Storytelling with Maps	10/23/2012
Interactive: Examining North Carolina's Political Leanings Who lives in North Carolina and how might they vote? Esri data tells the story. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	10/23/2012
Esri Buys Geo-locating Software Pioneers Esri has purchased Geoloqi, a Portland-based firm that develops new software ideas for mobile-based geographic location software. The Press-Enterprise, by Jack Katazanek	10/19/2012
After Benghazi, State Dept. Seeks Diplomat Tracking Technologies The US Department of State is looking for tracking technology that can integrate with Esri software. InformationWeek, by J. Nicholas Hoover	10/19/2012
Duval, St. Johns Counties Among Tops for Private School Enrollment Duval and St. Johns counties are among the top counties in the state for private school enrollment, based upon Esri statistics. Jacksonville Business Journal, by Michael Clinton	10/19/2012
Kansas City Streamlines Fire Hydrant Inspection Esri GIS helps Kansas City to optimize fire hydrant inspections. Governing, by Brian Peteritas	10/19/2012
San Francisco looks to tap into the open data economy San Francisco uses open data and Esri software to map urban growth. O'Reilly Radar, by Alex Howard	10/19/2012
Taruranga property revaluations Has the capital value of Tauranga property gone up or down? New Zealand Herald, by Claudia Ruiz	10/19/2012
Big Bad Data Bill Meehan sounds off about IT's newest buzz word- what does it mean for utilities and how do we put it in context? Energy Dimensions, by Bill Meehan	10/18/2012
The Best Technology Is Invisible Video: Amber Case on how the best technology lets you interact with the world SAY Daily	10/18/2012
San Francisco Using GIS to Meet Accessibility Standards In order to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards, the public works department in San Francisco, CA is using ArcGIS to update and/or install 15,000 curb ramps by 2017. Public Works magazine, by Jim Baumann	10/18/2012
Economic growth cooperative effort Esri Business Analyst Online reveals why life is win-win for businesses and consumers in Gig Harbor. The News Tribune, by Warren Zimmerman	10/18/2012
Geoloqi acquired by GIS provider Esri-integrated products and new iOS mapping library coming soon iOS developers using maps in their applications can look forward to a new mapping library powered by the ArcGIS SDK. Inside Mobile Apps, by Kathleen de Vere	10/17/2012
Inside Geoloqi's Unusual (& Fascinating) Acquisition Why Case chose Esri over VC offers. Inc.com, by Christine Lagorio	10/17/2012
Cause-Related Mapping Combining maps with other rich media is a powerful way to inform and engage the public in support of important causes. Esri Insider, by Allen Carroll	10/17/2012
Norway: GIS Delivering for Statoil and European Environment Agency EEA puts GIS at the heart of the agency. 3D Visualization World, by Jeff Thurston	10/16/2012
Norway: Esri European User Conference Opens in Oslo Esri has GIS together as never before. 3D Visualization World, by Jeff Thurston	10/16/2012
Esri buys location services provider Geoloqi Developers can trigger their apps based on real-world addresses and locations with new geo-coding enhancement from Esri and Geoloqi. GigaOM, by Ryan Kim	10/16/2012
Esri Moves into Smartphone Mapping with Geoloqi Buy Esri launches new geospatial API service for building apps that find information about a location. CIO, by Joab Jackson	10/16/2012
Dangermond Answers a Few Questions on the Geoloqi Acquisition Esri aims to provide a system that enables people to do great work. Sensors and Systems, by Matt Ball	10/16/2012
Big Geographic Data-From Tokyo Retailers to Flood Zones IBM and Esri combine advanced analytics and big data tools for greater customer insights. Forbes, by Tom Groenfeldt	10/16/2012
Data Toolbox: Map of Pedestrian Injuries, Fatalities Interactive map shows which pedestrian corridors are most dangerous in San Francisco. The Bay Citizen, by Andy Wright	10/16/2012
Geoloqi Becomes Esri Research and Development Center in Portland Following Acquisition Esri and Geoloqi make a "perfect fit". Techli, by Kathryn Hough	10/16/2012
Geoloqi's Amber Case on Esri Acquisition: 'Just Made Sense' Case looks to create value for real-time location services. Street Fight, by Steven Jacobs	10/16/2012
As Geoloqi gets acquired by Esri, founder Amber Case talks about the future of geo-location Geo-location just got a bit more interesting. The Next Web, by Ken Yeung	10/16/2012
Better Than Getting Rich Quick: Startup Geoloqi Gets A Deal For The Long Haul Geoloqi finds a fit at Esri. ReadWriteWeb, by Jon Mitchell	10/16/2012
Portland Geolocation Startup Geoloqi Acquired by Esri Geoloqi's technology will be stacked onto the ArcGIS platform. Portland Business Journal, by Erik Siemers	10/15/2012
Esri Acquires Location Platform Geoloqi, Plans to Launch Alternative iOS Mapping Library Soon The two companies will soon launch a new alternative mapping library for iOS that provides access to high quality map tiles. TechCrunch, by Frederic Lardinois	10/15/2012
Amber Case on Geoloqi Acquisition: 'Esri Is a Beautiful Match' The staffs of Portland-based Geoloqi and Redlands-based Esri will combine to form a new Research and Development Center in Portland. Forbes, by Meghan Casserly	10/15/2012
Portland Startup Geoloqi Acquired by Esri, a Large Mapping Software Company Portland geolocation startup Geoloqi finds its niche with Esri. The Oregonian, by Mike Rogoway	10/15/2012
Beating the Odds: A Year in the Life of a Piping Plover Track the life cycle of the Piping Plover, explore their seasonal migration paths, and view potential threats to their survival. National Audobon Society	10/15/2012
Visualizing San Francisco's Urban Growth With Open Data San Francisco's Urban Revitalization Map tells a story of a city that's blossoming. Fast Company, by Ariel Schwartz	10/15/2012
Examining Political Leanings in N.H. Esri data provides insights about the way New Hampshirites may vote in the upcoming US presidential election. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	10/15/2012
Geoscience Careers and Earth Science Week 2012 This year's Earth Science Week offers a great opportunity for the GIS community to come together and promote geospatial career pathways. Esri Insider, by George Dailey	10/15/2012
Interactive Graphic: Legislative Races in 2012 Election Esri maps show the potential impact of newly redrawn legislative districts on Minnesota's House and Senate races. StarTribune, by Jim Ragsdale, Raymond Grumney, and Chris Havens	10/15/2012
San Francisco Proposes Revised Open Data Legislation, Plans To Hire Chief Data Officer Esri maps urban revitalization in San Francisco as part of Mayor Ed Lee's effort to structure how data is shared with citizens. TechCrunch, by Anthony Ha	10/15/2012
Black spots a firetrap Radio dead zones a concern as Australians head toward fire season. news.com.au	10/15/2012
When Pirates Meet Advanced Analytics Turning data into visual pictures helps connect the dots to fight crime. Harvard Business Review, by Robert Griffin	10/12/2012
Preserving History in a Digital World Stanford University's Julie Sweetkind-Singer discusses the importance and impact of long-term geospatial data storage. Campus Technology, by Jim Baumann	10/11/2012
Pete Seeger's Digital Legacy and Other Tech News Esri's ArcGIS mapping system is now available in Amazon's GovCloud. NextGov	10/10/2012
Mobile ArcGIS Online Developer builds mobile GIS and location-based service apps across platforms with Esri technology. GISCafé, by Rory Biggadike	10/9/2012
The Power of the Map For a map to become truly powerful, it needs to tell a story and it needs to be put in people's hands. Esri Insider, by John Calkins	10/9/2012
Spooky spending: Who shells out the most for adult Halloween costumes? Which Chicago neighborhoods spend the most for adult Halloween costumes? Crain's Chicago Business Magazine	10/9/2012
Analyzing The Flood Of Data From Tropical Storms In Real-Time Esri cloud helps insurance and reinsurance firms prepare for storms. Forbes, by Tom Groenfeldt	10/9/2012
Examining Ohio's Political Leanings Esri data reveals important insights about voter attitudes and demographics in this key swing state. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	10/9/2012
New State of Our Watersheds Interactive Map Viewer Maps show habitat quality across more than 20 watersheds in western Washington state. Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, by Emmett O'Connell	10/8/2012
Area around fatal shooting mired in poverty Demographic and income gaps between Dallas County/City proper and South Dallas may surprise even those in the know. Dallas Morning News, by Daniel Lathrop	10/8/2012
Katrina, Camille in Top 10 damaging hurricanes Hurricanes Katrina and Camille are listed among the top 10 most damaging. The Sun Herald, by Melissa M. Scallan	10/8/2012
Geospatial Investments Help Utilities Boost Productivity, Reduce Costs Electric utility professionals report productivity gains in the plant and on the go with GIS. Transmission and Distribution World	10/8/2012
ZIP code data gives details of Cincinnati's wealthy residents The numbers tell a story for household income in Cincinnati. Business Courier, by Gigi Verna	10/8/2012
Q-and-A: Esri's Simon Thompson on how GIS is changing consumer banking Banks optimize location information to serve the connected customer. SmartBlog on Finance, by Sean McMahon	10/3/2012
Big Data, GIS, and the Academic Community As the ramifications of big data become more apparent, Esri is actively focused on integrating GIS with big data technologies to provide analytic and visualization solutions. Esri Insider, by Dr. Dawn Wright	10/3/2012
An Education in Creative Courage Schools can equip students to imagine what's possible. Huffington Post, by Thomas Fisher	10/3/2012
Where to put your small business Crain's did a deep dive into Esri's Business Analyst Online to look at demographic and spending data for a neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis in Chicago. Crain's Chicago Business, by Jason McGregor and Matt Carmichael and Sachiko Yoshitsugu	10/2/2012
Locating Earthquake Victims, New GIS Tools, now in the Cloud Cloud enabled GIS platform helps relief agencies and NGOs solve human problems. Examiner.com, by Colonel Mason	10/1/2012
Examining Wisconsin's Political Leanings Who lives in Wisconsin and how might they vote? Esri data tells a story. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	10/1/2012
Top Ten Most Damaging US Hurricanes of All Time Explore the paths, historical costs, and estimated impacts in today's dollars of the ten most damaging hurricanes in US history. Esri Storytelling with Maps	10/1/2012
Interactive maps of Ohio state properties launched Ohio Treasurer unveils new mapping tool for viewing state-owned buildings and properties. Herald-Dispatch	10/1/2012
High School Students Use ArcGIS to Investigate Real-World Problems Students at Washington-Lee High School in Virginia use ArcGIS software to study a variety of local environmental issues during their Geospatial Semester, sponsored by James Madison University. Smartblog on Education	10/1/2012
ArcGIS Software Used to Map Bone Microstructure Researchers at Ohio State University use ArcGIS to map bone microstructure to determine how the patterns of change inside the bones of human remains relate to skeletal health and disease. Ohio State University	10/1/2012
Access to rating information and services in your hands Palmerston North City Council deploys Geo-Guide at minimal cost using the Councils's GIS system from Esri. Voxy	9/28/2012
Presentation: Leadership and Disaster Recovery Video presentation on GIS for mission-critical decision making from the Esri Homeland Security Summit. Emergency Management, by Eric Holdeman	9/28/2012
Ryan Resella \| Profiles from the Geospatial Community Ryan Resella of Code for America discusses ArcGIS for spatial analysis. GIS Lounge	9/27/2012
Story Maps #2: What's Your Dinner's Story? What stories can maps tell us about food production? GIS in Education and Curriculum Integration Blog, by Barbaree Ash Duke	9/26/2012
Infographic: Auckland property revaluations The 2011 revaluation was the largest ever undertaken in New Zealand, with 515,000 properties revalued across Auckland. The New Zealand Herald	9/26/2012
New Tool for CSI? Geographic Software Maps Distinctive Features Inside Bones Anthropologists use ArcGIS to map internal bone structure. Science Daily	9/26/2012
Clinton Global Initiative Starts Sustainable Waste Foundation Esri GIS supports waste management project geared at improving public health and reducing environmental impacts. Environmental Leader	9/26/2012
The Curtain Opens On The WWW Conference New conference from TED founder Richard Saul Wurman highlights great ideas and creativity. Forbes, by Dan Munro	9/26/2012
K-12 Students to Receive Free High-Tech Mapping Software Courtesy of MU Geographer's Collaborations All K-12 schools and certified youth programs in Missouri now have free access to GIS data maps. MU News, by Timothy Wall	9/26/2012
3-D Mapping Three-dimensional mapping technologies are advancing in the tactical sphere. Tactical ISR Technology, by Peter Buxbaum	9/25/2012
Data for the People, by the People: Designing Smartphone-based GISystems for Environmental Resource Assessment Complete, smart phone-based platforms for building participatory GIS. GIS Lounge, by Sid Feygin	9/25/2012
Solution Templates: Rethinking GIS Solution Templates reduce the time and effort needed to deploy GIS and make geospatial technology more accessible and useful throughout an organization. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	9/25/2012
Where are the most affluent ZIP codes in Northeast Florida? Detailed slideshow highlights the most affluent ZIP codes in Northeast Florida using Esri's percent of households earning statistics. Jacksonville Business Journal	9/24/2012
Examining Iowa's political leanings Esri data sheds light on the demographics and political leanings in this battleground state. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	9/24/2012
Esri Education License Provides all K-12 Students in Missouri Access to ArcGIS software Esri and the Missouri Geographic Alliance have signed a statewide educational software agreement that give all k-12 students in Missouri the opportunity to learn ArcGIS software. University of Missouri News Bureau	9/21/2012
$2 Million in Grants Available for Natural Resource Imagery Projects A new Natural Resources Imagery Grant Program from Esri, PCI Geomatics, MDA and Rapid Eye will assist in natural resource management. Earth Observation, Quick Look, by Elise Mulder Osenga	9/21/2012
Mapping Acceptance of Same-Sex Marriage Breakdown of Esri's maps visualizing American sentiment regarding same-sex marriage. The Atlantic Cities, by Nate Berg	9/21/2012
Safeguarding Stadiums Examining the risks involved with owning and maintaining large venues. Risk and Insurance Magazine, by Doug McLeod	9/20/2012
Outlook for European Cities: Higher Temperatures and Longer Heat Waves Explore climate models showing that Europe's urban areas will experience more hot days and tropical nights. Esri Storytelling with Maps	9/20/2012
3D Mapping Touted as Flood Control CityEngine generates sophisticated real world views and simulations of current and future cities to show the impacts of development, and economic, environmental and demographic changes. The Chronicle	9/20/2012
Mapping America's Attitudes Toward Marriage Equality Explore how US neighborhoods and communities vary in their acceptance, laws, and sentiments (expressed in social media) toward marriage quality. Esri Storytelling with Maps	9/20/2012
Head in the Point Clouds The new CityEngine Web Viewer in ArcGIS Online is a powerful tool for any number of applications and professions, from architects to city planners to game developers and more. SPAR Point Group, by Sam Pfeifle	9/19/2012
On Being Able to Find Things The significance of information accessibility for qualitative and quantitative data. The Chronicle of Higher Education, by Nigel Thrift	9/17/2012
Examining political leanings in Colorado Esri demographic data helps parse out political leanings in a key swing-state. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Pam Allison	9/17/2012
GIS coursework helps Banning students help cops Students are able to help police accurately predict where criminals may strike next. Record Gazette, by David James Heiss	9/17/2012
Using Your Location to Gain Intelligence Ability to detect and show location-specific information can be of great value. TEC Blog, by Jorge Garcia	9/13/2012
Esri Continues Focus on Spatial Analytics for Business Esri is aiming to bring location analytics to main stream business users. Forbes, by Steve Milton	9/13/2012
Esri's Roads and Highways: A data integration solution designed to support highway management and more effective decision support Live webinar September 26 for DOTs and highway management agencies. Roads and Bridges	9/12/2012
Making the Most Out of Your Infrastructure with GIS GIS-based asset management promises the best return on every dollar invested. FutureGov, by Clarice Africa	9/11/2012
Examining Nevada's Political Leanings Esri data reveals important insights about voter attitudes and demographics in the Silver State. Pam Allison's Blog	9/11/2012
New Zealand's crime hotspots Esri's web map template helps The New Zealand Herald publish a variety of crime data. The New Zealand Herald	9/11/2012
Loma Linda University Healthy Communities by Design Summit will Give Insights for Creating a Healthful Environment Summit will explore how new approaches to community planning can leverage geospatial technologies and health information to improve community health. Digital Journal	9/10/2012
New satellite map issued by ministry Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Ministry unveils new map to help protect forests. The Nation, by Pongphon Sarnsamak	9/10/2012
Mapping Epidemics The NCHHSTP Atlas is a state-of-the art tool built on GIS. blog.aids.gov, by Kim Elmore, PhD	9/10/2012
Big Bills on Campus Esri's Consumer Spending data shows where college tuition payments are highest in Chicago. Crain's Chicago Business Magazine	9/10/2012
Knowing What's Out There Cities are our new man-made ecosystems. Grading and Excavation Contractor, by Paul Hull	9/10/2012
A Gallery of Amazing Species Explore the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as an interactive map. Esri Storytelling with Maps	9/10/2012
Geography Strikes Back To understand today's global conflicts, forget economics and technology and take a hard look at a map. The Wall Street Journal, by Robert Kaplan	9/10/2012
New Road Products ArcGIS Online makes Editor's Pick for making quick maps from Excel spreadsheet data. Better Roads, by Tina Grady Barbaccia	9/10/2012
The 50th Anniversary of GIS Born out of the confluence of three pivotal events in 1962-63, GIS has come a long way. Esri Insider, by David DiBiase	9/7/2012
Esri Shapefiles and Bing Maps Tips for overlaying shapefiles on Bing Maps. Bing Maps Blog	9/7/2012
Bike co-op Esri tech support analysts help make the world a little better with DIY bike-friendly initiative. San Bernardino Sun, by Amy Bentley	9/7/2012
Riverside Cemetery being marked for interactive GIS map City of Asheville uses GIS to build a business plan for cemetery funding and maintenance. Mountain Xpress, by Caitlin Byrd	9/7/2012
Secure Your Program's Future with Enterprisewide GIS With today's technology, there's no viable reason for not having enterprise GIS. GeoPlace.com, by Curt Hinton and David Holdstock	9/7/2012
City of Honolulu fast-tracks 3D GIS apps 3D GIS capabilities help Honolulu officials visualize and map development plans FutureGov Asia Pacific, by Shahida Sweeney	9/6/2012
Map of the Day: D.C. Internet on the Internet New broadband web map allows users to see internet connectivity data in Washington D.C. The Atlantic Cities, by Sara Johnson	9/6/2012
Water World—Video Interviews—Esri Amy Bailie of Water World interviews four water industry partners at the UC Water World, by Amy Bailie	9/6/2012
Editor's Points: Information vs. Data By seeing the bigger picture, surveying and mapping professionals can help clients visualize new solutions. POB, by Christine Grahl	9/6/2012
A Brave New World: How Apps Are Changing Planning Mobile apps make it easier for planners to communicate with the public and share ideas. Planetizen, by Brittany Kubinski and Jennifer Evans-Cowley	9/5/2012
Will Democrats' Big Party in Charlotte, N.C. Pay Dividends? Esri data used to analyze the geopolitical impacts of hosting the DNC in Charlotte. SmartBlog on Leadership	9/4/2012
City mines social media to look for problems Social mapping technology from Esri helps track the pulse of the city during DNC week in Charlotte. Charlotte Observer, by Adam Bell	9/4/2012
Wildfire Near Los Angeles Remains at Five Percent Containment; Four Are Injured Camp Williams Fire 2012 Maps: Crews continue attack on wildfire burning east of Los Angeles. Latinos Post, by Nicole Rojas	9/4/2012
Revolutionary software aids coastal planning SeaSketch allows coastal researchers in NZ to manage wide data ranges, share information. The New Zealand Herald, by Jamie Morton	8/31/2012
Tennis- Where Might the Next American US Open Champion Come From? See where in the US people are most likely to play tennis, watch it on TV, and attend tennis events. Pam Allison's Blog	8/31/2012
Show Your Spirit! Tell the D.C. Area Why Your High School Rules Interactive map asks DC residents to explain why their high school is the best around. WJLA ABC Channel 7	8/31/2012
Enabling the Fifth Part of a Successful GIS ArcGIS Online is changing the way managers can support their departments and how people think about maps. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	8/30/2012
Govt commits to establishing biggest marine park in the world Jack Dangermond pledges support for world's largest marine park. Fish Information and Serivces, by Natalia Real	8/30/2012
Roving the Red Planet Explore a map of Mars showing where four of NASA's rovers, including Curiosity, originally landed on the Red Planet. Esri Storytelling with Maps	8/30/2012
More Entertainment (and Information) from Esri Esri's hurricane map features interesting images of waves along the Florida coast and other social media content related to the storm. The Press-Enteprrise, by Jan Sears	8/29/2012
When Everything in a Natural Disaster Revolves Around a Map and GIS Data Russ Johnson on the critical nature of maps in emergency response. Data Informed, by Michael Goldberg	8/29/2012
Sector Report: NFC and Location Intelligence Esri's Simon Thompson explains how to differentiate place from space in business. Direct Marketing Canada, by Amy Bostock	8/29/2012
SmartBrief Launches Daily Brief on Impact of Election on Business Each Monday, SmartBrief on Business and Politics will showcase data and a map provided by Esri. MarketWatch	8/28/2012
Tropical Storm Isaac: Esri Offers Tracking Map Esri's map offers constantly updated hurricane information on projected paths, storm surge, weather warnings, and precipitation along with social media links that show location-based feeds. United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response	8/28/2012
Wealthiest ZIP codes Greater DC's list of the top 50 Wealthiest neighborhoods reveals where residents are earning more than $200,000 a year. Washington Business Journal	8/28/2012
Better Living in Central Texas Greater Austin's wealthiest ZIP Codes are ranked using Esri's Median Household Income data. Austin Business Journal	8/28/2012
$3.7 billion reasons why GIS technology is the future Projected expansion of demand for location-based services & explication of the wide ranging utility of GIS. PennEnergy	8/27/2012
Will the GOP's big party in Tampa pay dividends? Esri data used to analyze the potential efficacy of swaying southeast Florida voters by hosting the RNC in Tampa. SmartBlog on Leadership (SmartBrief), by Sean McMahon	8/27/2012
Crime Center Receives GIS Award The Ogden Police Department received a Special Achievement in GIS Award for its Real Time Crime Center. Standard-Examiner, by Scott Schwebke	8/24/2012
GIS 4 Kids Youth today are using GIS in and out of the classroom to look at issues from local to global scale, learning important classroom content, and gaining skills valuable for college and career. Esri Insider, by Charlie Fitzpatrick	8/24/2012
Esri Offers Map for Tracking Isaac Esri map charts Tropical Storm Isaac's projected course, along with social media links. The Press Enterprise, by Jan Sears	8/24/2012
City releases interactive maps to show street closures during DNC Interactive map puts relevant city information front and center for visitors and citizens in Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention. WBTV, by Nick Needham	8/24/2012
More Roads Reopen; 300 Structures Spared in Fire Esri map shows the perimeter of the Ponderosa wildfire near Redding, California. Redding Record Searchlight	8/23/2012
Excel Mapping with ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Online and Esri Maps for Office available through free thirty day trial. GIS Lounge	8/23/2012
How Segregated Are the Rich and Poor in America? Tour a map of the wealthiest and most impoverished ZIP codes in each state. Smithsonian Magazine	8/23/2012
Where Is Malaria the Deadliest? Find out which countries have the highest malaria mortality rates. Smithsonian Magazine	8/23/2012
Esri and PCI Geomatics Imagery Grant Program to Support Natural Resources Management GIS and Imagery Software, Data, and Training to Be Awarded for Natural Resources Analysis Projects Esri, PCI Geomatics, MDA, and RapidEye announce their new $2 million Natural Resources Imagery Grant Program. CNBC	8/23/2012
Esri CityEngine builds flexible 3D cities Esri's CityEngine creates 3D urban models our of 2D data. Graphic Speak, by Marilyn Novell	8/23/2012
Geodesign Pioneer Honored Dr. Stephen Ervin was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Esri International User Conference. Esri Insider, by Karen Richardson	8/22/2012
GIS a Big Deal for Big Data Explanation of GIS benefits for the financial services sector, emphasizing the importance of making big data accessible. Asian Surveying and Mapping, by Esri Australia	8/21/2012
Hikers and Backpackers- Who Are They? See where in the US people are most likely to participate in backpacking or hiking. Pam Allison's Blog	8/20/2012
Family Research Council Shooting Leaves Security Guard Wounded Esri map displays the location of a recent shooting in Washington, DC. WJLA ABC Channel 7, by Jennifer Donelan	8/17/2012
List—Dayton Area Grocery Stores Meijer Company ranks #1 on Dayton's Grocery Store list—Meijer generates more than 1.33 billion dollars in sales, and is home to more than 4,600 employees. Dayton Business Journal	8/16/2012
DBJ List—Dayton-Area Wealthiest ZIP Codes 10 new ZIPs emerge on Dayton's Top 25 Wealthiest ZIP Code list. Dayton Business Journal	8/16/2012
8 Essential iPad Apps for Commercial Real Estate Esri's ArcGIS for IOS makes this handpicked list of great apps for commercial realtors. The Source, by Wayne Grohl	8/16/2012
GIS and Cloud: A Match Made in Heaven? Amazon-Esri cloud solution delivers for Douglas County. Government Technology, by Sarah Rich	8/16/2012
Why I Live in Indianapolis Indianapolis resident defends his city with data, anecdote and design history. Urbanophile, by Drew Klacik	8/14/2012
Philly Shares What's Up on Your Block With Mapping Tool Philadelphia map browser allows users to view maps from many city departments. Chestnut Hill Patch, by Sam Fran Scavuzzo	8/13/2012
New PA DCNR Mobile Website Connects On-the-Go Users with the Outdoors New site helps connect you on-the-go to spectacular places throughout Pennsylvania. International Business Times	8/13/2012
Mapping Seafloor Habitats NOAA uses Sonar, Lidar and Optical remote sensing technology with ArcGIS and ENVI. Imaging Notes, by Peter McIntosh	8/13/2012
Discovering and Mapping Natural Hazards with LiDAR Dogami serves up 33 terbytes of Lidar data to Oregonians using Esri technology Lidar News, by R.L. Smith, J. English	8/13/2012
Geography as a Platform Geography as a platform connects traditional GIS with the whole new world of apps and devices and makes geographic knowledge more pervasive. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	8/10/2012
USDA Drought Conditions Map via ArcGIS Online Drought monitor map shows latest weekly data from the USDA. gisuser.com, by Glenn Letham	8/10/2012
Esri User Conference Addresses GIS in the Petroleum Industry ArcGIS is used extensively for resource evaluation and the modeling of petroleum exploration environments. ARC Advisory Group, by Clint Reiser	8/10/2012
The Spatial Thinkers That Get Left Outside Higher Education's Gates Talented spatial thinkers can go unidentified in standardized testing. Psychology Today, by Jonathan Wai, Ph.D.	8/9/2012
Birmingham's Big Spenders: ZIPs that spend most on clothing Esri data reveals which Birmingham ZIPs spend the most on clothing. Birmingham Business Journal	8/9/2012
Birmingham's Big Spenders: Investment hot spots in the Magic City Esri data reveals which Birmingham ZIPs spend the most on investments. Birmingham Business Journal	8/9/2012
Birmingham has 16 ZIPs that spend above national average on travel Esri data reveals which Birmingham ZIPs spend more than the US average on travel. Birmingham Business Journal	8/9/2012
Birmingham's Big Spenders: Which ZIPs spend most at restaurants? Esri data reveals which Birmingham neighborhoods spend the most dining out. Birmingham Business Journal	8/9/2012
FTTP to 650K Customers? No Problem Geospatial technology helps Bell Alliant shave Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) deployment time. OSP Magazine, by Shelley Scott	8/8/2012
If a picture paints a thousand words, maps are just off the charts! New and really impressive demonstrations of the Esri platform show how GIS is making the move from IT to BT. Forrester Blogs Chief Information Officers, by Jennifer Belissent	8/8/2012
Does GIS in the cloud wrest power from back room controllers? Greater flexibility in how maps can be shared via cloud services ushers in a new era of geospatial connectivity, insight, and collaboration. Sensors and Systems, by Matt Ball	8/8/2012
Super Bowl Sunday a Maze of Maps Super Bowl location and scope drives safety analysis. Illinois State Magazine	8/8/2012
Precision agriculture growth area for GIS GIS optimizes operations for professionals in agriculture and forestry. ComputerWorld NZ	8/6/2012
Who Hits the Beach Life's a beach for Chicago residents. Which communities hit the beaches the most in the last year? Crain's Chicago Business	8/6/2012
Malaysia to Improve Crime Mapping Portal Web-based GIS crime mapping tool helps authorities identify high crime areas and crime patterns. FutureGov, by Clarice Africa	8/6/2012
Olympic Sports Part 2-Where Are Likely Places the Next Olympians Live? See where in the US people are most likely to participate in Olympic sports such as basketball, running/jogging, soccer, and volleyball. Pam Allison's Blog	8/6/2012
Historic Pittsburgh's Interactive Maps \| Pittviewer Pittviewer is a GIS-based application that builds a geographic and temporal picture of of Pittsburgh. Library as Incubator Project, by Erinn Barykefer	8/3/2012
Esri International User Conference: A Geographer's Place to Be Geogeeks understand the role of geography in every aspect of life. National Geographic Education Blog, by Eric Spencer	8/3/2012
Tropical Storm Ernesto may intensify in coming days Esri public information map shows potential track for Ernesto. Esri	8/3/2012
Mapping the Medals Keep up-to-date on Olympic medal distribution across the globe. Esri Storytelling with Maps	8/3/2012
Mapping the future of climate change in Africa Online mapping tool helps analyze how climate and other forces interact to threaten the security of African communities. Innovations Report, by Faith Singer-Villalobos	8/3/2012
Esri's Survey Summit Showcases UAVs, 3D, the Cloud Highlights from the 2012 Survey Summit Geospatial Solutions	8/2/2012
Mapping Our Future The world's largest data mapping company-Esri -has recently made its databases and mapping software available online and accessible to the public, and our politics will never be the same. Huffington Post, by Thomas Fisher	8/2/2012
Olympic Sports - Where Are Likely Places the Next Olympians Live? Find out where in the US people are most likely to participate in Olympic sports such as archery, horseback riding/equestrian, swimming, target shooting, and weight lifting. Pam Allison's Blog	8/2/2012
Marathon tours London landmarks Runners will see some of London's most famous sites on the three lap course that begins and ends near Buckingham Palace on August 12. Los Angeles Times, by Data Desk	8/2/2012
GIS Technology at the Heart of New Medical Study Researchers use location intelligence to identify gaps between regional and metropolitan access to cardiac care. Sensors and Systems, by Esri Australia	8/1/2012
Cloud mapping tool guides first-responders to disaster sites Microsoft to display Esri public information maps on its cloud-based Disaster Response Incident Portal. GIS Times	8/1/2012
What I learned from my meeting with Jack Dangermond at the Esri User Conference ArcGIS is a total platform for GIS users. geoplace.com, by Todd Danielson	8/1/2012
Tree Mapping Aims to 'Green' Urban Spaces In London, The Ecology Consultancy and the Green Roof Consultancy have undertaken a Green Infrastructure audit to assess the quality and extent of existing resources and provide recommendations for enhancing urban green space. geoplace.com, by Faith Clark	8/1/2012
Cloud and GIS: A Perfect Match for Collaboration The combination of ArcGIS and the cloud has created a platform for GIS and the development of increased collaboration across government. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	8/1/2012
Esri's GIS Data-Driven Maps and Visualizations Move to Cloud, Microsoft Office Esri takes mapping, data, and location analytics to the cloud and Microsoft Office. DataInformed, by Malcolm Wheatley	7/31/2012
Exciting New Uses for ArcGIS Mapping our food system is one way to better understand it. Center for a Livable Future, by Jamie Harding	7/31/2012
Calgary Co-op to Leverage Location Analytics for Better Decision-Making Canadian Retail Co-operative Deploys the Esri Business Analyst (Canadian Edition) Solution to Enable More Intelligent Site Selection & Market Planning Esri Canada	7/30/2012
Singapore Steps Up Geospatial Capacity Building Student teams compete in GIS analysis as part of Spatial Challenge initiative. FutureGov Magazine, by Thanya Kunakornpaiboonsiri	7/30/2012
For Sunset, a new dawn From west to east Sunset Boulevard links L.A.'s past to its emerging future. Los Angeles Times, by Christopher Hawthorne	7/30/2012
College Students' Response System Creates a Legacy of Safety College students use mobile devices to build a campuswide emergency response management system. Emergency Management, by Jim Moore	7/30/2012
The Geoscape: A New Canvas for Understanding The geoscape moves us toward using our maps for active designing and decision making. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	7/30/2012
Fighting fire with data, spacecraft, drones Real-time situational awareness makes all the difference for managing wildfires. CNN.com, by Amy Gahran	7/26/2012
Mapping the Big Land The Nature Conservancy of Canada creates conservation blueprint for Labrador. The Telegram, by Ashley Fitzpatrick	7/26/2012
Are Your Neighbors Spoiling Their Cats? Esri map shows regional demand for cat treats. The Atlantic Wire, by Serena Dai	7/25/2012
Esri licenses Digital Globe assets, announces plans for ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Online users to gain significantly better imagery coverage globally. AEC Technology Strategies, by Jeff Yoders	7/25/2012
How Banks "Map" Their Way to Successful Branches GIS technology helps banks determine where and how to expand their retail-banking networks. SmartBlog on Finance, by Sean McMahon	7/25/2012
Live Blog from the Esri International User Conference Notes from GovLoop on days one and two of the 2012 Esri User Conference. GovLoop, by Pat Fiorenza	7/24/2012
Your Data is Big Enough When "Big Data" is applied to business technology confusion can arise due to definitions. Information Management, by Jim Ericson	7/24/2012
The List—Central Florida's largest retail centers 3 of Orlando's largest shopping centers have GLAs of 1.2 million or more. Orlando Business Journal	7/23/2012
Top 25 List—Fastest growing Cities Esri data reveals the fastest-growing ZIP Codes in Minnesota's Twin Cities metro. Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal	7/23/2012
Maps, Demographic, Location! Esri and Nokia partner to set new standard for user enablement and ease of use. Information Management, by Jim Ericson	7/23/2012
Exploring the Power of Place A series of blog posts will explore how location effects health. WHYY NPR radio, by Taunya English	7/23/2012
Showing vs. telling—The Esri way Esri develops and delivers technology that enables organizations to create responsible and sustainable solutions to problems on local and global scales. Examiner.com, by Mike Caplan	7/23/2012
Where's the wealth in Greater Cincinnati? Show me the money. Metro Cincinnati's most affluent ZIP Code may surprise you. Cincinnati Business Courier	7/19/2012
Wealthiest ZIP codes ranked by median household income Esri data reveals Tampa Bay's wealthiest ZIP Code Tampa Bay Business Journal	7/19/2012
Web Map, Intelligent Map, Story Map: What's the Difference? No matter how you classify them, every web map you create and share is a platform for communicating your ideas. Esri Insider, by Allen Carroll	7/18/2012
City planners probe downtown Philadelphia with 3D GIS Lidar speeds up mapping of bustling Center City. Government Computer News	7/17/2012
Explore Interactive Web Maps on ArcGIS Online Interactive map matrix provides a continuously updated sampling of thousands of intelligent web maps from ArcGIS Online. Esri Storytelling with Maps	7/17/2012
ArcGIS Online Provides a Platform for Mapping for the Masses Thousands of organizations register to ArcGIS Online including those new to location analysis with their enterprise data. Sensors & Systems, by Matt Ball	7/16/2012
Luxury spending: Dining and drinks Esri data for Metro Louisville reveals which ZIPs spend the most on dining out. Business First, by David A. Mann	7/13/2012
Effort on to map Utah's urban area trails Esri software gives trail users a spatial reference for the distance and topography of a particular trail. KSL.com, by Amy Joi O'Donoghue	7/12/2012
San Diego Shortlist Explore a curated view of popular landmarks, activities, and neighborhoods in San Diego. Esri Storytelling with Maps	7/11/2012
Union Power Co-op GIS Dashboard Means Real-time, Mobile Access Union Power Cooperative's mobile GIS dashboard gives crews a real-time, easy-to-use map of the company's network. Electric Light and Power, by Jessica Wyland	7/11/2012
NYC Electricity Costs- How Do Your Annual Costs Compare? Explore an interactive map showing annual electricity costs across all five boroughs of New York City. Pam Allison's Blog	7/9/2012
Thinking Outside the Map Geospatial technologies give us exciting new ways of abstracting and interacting with geography and allow us to step outside of the limiting paradigm of a map. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	7/9/2012
Slight Relief Today Esri interactive map shows real-time storm reports along with social media content. Minneapolis StarTribune, by Paul Douglas	7/9/2012
Who Buys the Most Ice cream? I scream; you scream; households in Lake County scream for ice cream. They spend more than 42 percent than the national average on this icy treat. Crain's Chicago Business	7/9/2012
Breadbaskets and Water Hogs Global map from Esri and the University of Minnesota's Institute on the Environment shows where most of the world's food is being produced and where the most irrigation is required. The Atlantic Cities, by Nate Berg	7/6/2012
Philadelphia - What Do We Know About this Historical US City? Demographic data reveals insights about spending and lifestyle habits in America's first capital city. Pam Allison's Blog	7/6/2012
D.C. Heat Wave 2012: How Are You Going to #beattheheat? Interactive map showcases tweets from local residents about their ideas for staying cool during the summer. WJLA ABC Channel 7	7/6/2012
Australian Utility Companies Told GIS Adoption Will Be Vital Geospatial surveying and positioning equipment will be crucial to developing the Australian utilities structure. SurveyEquipment.com, by Paul Challis	7/6/2012
Another Way of Looking at the Blackouts Interesting Esri map analyzes storm path and social vulnerability. The Atlantic, by James Fallows	7/5/2012
Interactive Travel Guide provides a new way of discovering London The London Olympics Survival Guide uses ArcGIS to create interactive maps of London for Olympic venue goers. Breaking Travel News	7/5/2012
What GIS Mapping Technology Can Tell You About the Health of Your Neighborhood and Your Risk for Illness The emerging field of geomedicine is helping to map food deserts, parks and illness rates, connecting the dots between place and health. AlterNet, by Christine MacDonald	7/5/2012
NASA, Forest Service Team On Fire Safety Collaboration between U.S. Forest Service and NASA helps prevent and fight wildfires. InformationWeek, by Patricia Wait	7/3/2012
D.C. Storm 2012 Damage Widespread throughout Region Esri-powered map allows citizens to report damages including downed trees and power line issues resulting from recent storms. WJLA ABC Channel 7, Washington DC	7/3/2012
There's Something about a Map GIS maps capture our knowledge, tradecraft, and skills and allow us to gain insights about disparate data to see underlying relationships. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	7/3/2012
ArcGIS Online and the Cloud ArcGIS Online is a collaborative platform to create and share data. POB Online, by Michael L. Binge, LS, GISP	7/3/2012
Feeding the World Explore current crop yields worldwide and potential scenarios for meeting future food demand. Esri Storytelling with Maps	7/2/2012
Obama Arrives in Colorado, as Wildfire Rages On The Lede blog runs Esri Colorado wildfires map & link to GovExec story with Russ Johnson interview. New York Times, by Jennifer Preston	7/2/2012
Our Global Capacity To Observe Earth- Too Much Or Too Little? The Eye on Earth global public information service promotes the principles of public data access and citizen science. Science 2.0, by Bente Lilja Bye	6/29/2012
Colorado Lists Tourism-Related Fire Updates on Webpage As crews continued to battle the wildfires in Colorado, the state's tourism office launched a webpage for tourism-related fire updates. Travel Weekly, by Gay Nagle Myers	6/29/2012
How to Track Colorado's Waldo Canyon 'Super Fire' (and Others) Esri's wildfire map offers multiple ways of drilling into impacted areas and gives you the option to overlay social media services like Flickr, Twitter, and YouTube. TIME Techland, by Matt Peckham	6/29/2012
Where USAID Unlocks Lending Around the World USAID's Development Credit Authority (DCA) works with local financial institutions to design investment alternatives that unlock financing for entrepreneurs in developing countries. Esri Storytelling with Maps	6/29/2012
Feds Divulge Sensitive Mapping Data to Head Off Colorado Wildfires Esri has posted a dynamic map based on public information similar to the graphics that authorities are using to gauge the effects of the fire. Nextgov, by Aliya Sternstein	6/29/2012
High-Tech Maps Keep Track of Wildfires The devastating wildfires in Colorado have provided a showcase for the latest technology in mapping and tracking emergencies. CBS News, by Francie Diep	6/28/2012
From Drawers to the Desktop ArcGIS and Cityworks bring efficiency and cost savings to the City of Saco. Municipal Sewer and Water, by Scottie Dayton	6/28/2012
With a Little Help from the Crowd, USAID Increases Government Transparency Incredible outpouring of support helps map USAID loan guarantee data. IMPACT blog, by Ben Hubbard	6/28/2012
HUD Unveils Online App to Help Grant Spending Hit Home "This technology is going to be really revolutionary in helping our grantees work smarter," said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Nextgov.com, by Eric Katz	6/28/2012
Static Web maps vs. dynamic Web GIS David Totman, Esri Public Works Industry Manager, details the benefits of Web GIS. Public Works Magazine, by David Totman	6/28/2012
Public Works and the Cloud; Fact or Fiction? David Totman, Esri Public Works Industry Manager discusses ArcGIS Online, Esri's cloud-based GIS. InPrint, by David Totman	6/28/2012
Citizens on patrol New Haven, Connecticut implements ArcGIS-based system that allows citizens to report city maintenance issues. Public Works Magazine	6/28/2012
Dynamic Maps Track Colorado Wildfires Esri maintains a continuously updated map of wildfires throughout the nation, including those in Colorado that have forced 32,000 people to evacuate from their homes and businesses. Government Technology	6/27/2012
Esri Meeting Gives GIS Users New Ideas, Networking Opportunities Highlights and outcomes from the Esri Forestry GIS Conference – GIS gives Users new ideas and networking opportunities. The Forestry Source, by Steve Wilent	6/27/2012
ArcGIS 10.1, Lidar, Mobile Apps Highlight Esri's Forestry Conference Highlights and outcomes from the Esri Forestry GIS Conference – GIS gives Users new ideas and networking opportunities. The Forestry Source, by Steve Wilent	6/27/2012
Field Tech: Appealing Apps for Foresters Highlights and outcomes from the Esri Forestry GIS Conference – GIS gives Users new ideas and networking opportunities. The Forestry Source, by Steve Wilent	6/27/2012
Weyerhaeuser's Ray Risco: Managed Forests Critical to Growing Population Highlights and outcomes from the Esri Forestry GIS Conference – GIS gives Users new ideas and networking opportunities. The Forestry Source, by Steve Wilent	6/27/2012
DTS Wildfire and Esri: Strategic Partners at the Southern Group of State Foresters Annual Meeting DTS Wildfire and Esri teamed up at the Southern Group of State Foresters annual summer meeting to showcase DTS Wildfire applications. dtsgis, by Jade Winfrey	6/27/2012
Richmond's Wealthiest ZIP Codes Nearly half of the households that span Greater Richmond's top three ZIP Codes are affluent. Richmond BizSense	6/26/2012
Digital Maps Improve Polar Ice Navigation Arctic sea traffic relies on GIS analysis from the National Ice Center. Ocean News and Technology, by Barbara Shields	6/26/2012
Who's Watching Sports in LA? See where sports fans live in LA and explore how viewing habits differ for hockey, baseball, football, and basketball. Pam Allison's Blog	6/26/2012
A Guided Tour of Olympic Host Cities Explore Olympic host cities from the first modern games in 1896 (held in Athens, Greece) through planned games in 2018 (to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea). Esri Storytelling with Maps	6/25/2012
Mapping your life history for better care My Place History app shows heart attack rates and proximity to toxins for geographic locations. The Press-Enterprise, by Janet Zimmerman	6/25/2012
Gain the Public's Trust, Dallas All-Hazards, All-Stakeholders Summit Attendees are Told One size does not fit all when it comes to emergency management planning. Emergency Management, by Jim McKay	6/22/2012
Methodist Church launches interactive web map New web map shows Methodist churches across Britain and data on wealth, poverty, and wellbeing. Christian Today	6/22/2012
EHR Innovation Gap Threatens Healthcare Progress Electronic health records could benefit immediately from technologies like ArcGIS. Information Week, by Nicole Lewis	6/20/2012
ArcGIS Online Map of the Building Height Debate in Washington, DC ArcGIS Online map shows points of interest related to building height history in Washington DC. NLT	6/18/2012
County rolls out a tool for vote tracking Eagle County preps for primary day with online mapping tool. Vail Daily, by Scott N. Miller	6/18/2012
Q&A: Esri's Jack Dangermond on Cloud, Big Data and Apple vs Google Map Wars Jack Dangermond talks about the history of Esri, the release ArcGIS Online for Organizations and the future. CIO.com, by Sharon Machlis	6/15/2012
Top Picks: The Beach Boys' new album, a book on self-employment, and more Esri's story map tracks the 70-day Olympic Torch tour of Britain The Christian Science Monitor	6/15/2012
New Mexico Gas Company Uses GIS to Track Wildfire Utility land services team used ArcGIS to create a real-time updated "Firewatch" website where all personnel and customers can track fire progression and monitor its proximity to pipelines in nearby neighborhoods. CE News, by Jeffrey Yoders	6/14/2012
Esri rolls out ArcGIS map services for the cloud Esri's new geospatial enterprise platform allows users to create data-driven map services without desktop software. Computerworld, by Sharon Machlis	6/14/2012
Summertime and the grilling is easy 24 percent of grill-owning Chicago households are cookin' with gas. Crain's Chicago Business	6/13/2012
Torch-tracking map humanizes spectacle of Olympics Follow the Olympic torch relay on its journey to a July 27 arrival in London. , by Edward Moyer	6/13/2012
Ice Cream- Who Buys It? See where in the US consumers spend the most money on ice cream. Pam Allison's Blog	6/13/2012
Cherokee Nation Online Interactive Maps Cherokee Nation's interactive maps are designed to help users understand and visualize Cherokee Nation's jurisdiction, infrastructure and demographics. Cherokee Nation	6/13/2012
Colorado's High Park wildfire: Real-time social media map Esri map shows the perimeter of the High Park wildfire near Fort Collins, Colorado. Denver Post	6/12/2012
Linear vs. Non-Linear Storytelling: The Map Tour Template Tell your geographic story in a narrative form with the Map Tour template. Esri Insider, by Allen Carroll	6/12/2012
Battlefields of the Civil War Explore the sequence and location of battles during the American Civil War. Esri Storytelling with Maps	6/12/2012
Maui police unveil new interactive crime map RAIDS Online syncs with Maui Police Department records to keep crime information updated online and in a mobile app. Hawaii News Now	6/11/2012
Tracking Wildfires in the Southwest Explore the impact of wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico and view related media.	6/11/2012
Putting the "where" in your analytics Esri customers EDENS, ASPCA and EPA suggest and geographic information can be the missing piece in the business intelligence puzzle. Computerworld, by Sandra Gittlen	6/11/2012
Geo-Medicine New Frontier In Medical Informatics Geo-Medicine could help researchers find correlations between health conditions and the geographical areas where patients live. Information Week, by Ken Terry	6/8/2012
Floodplain Model Receives 2012 Thacher Environmental Research Contest Prize Students use geospatial tools to create innovate research projects. AZoCleantech, by Gary Thomas	6/7/2012
Retail Leasing Agents Shopping center developer EDENS uses ArcGIS and Esri data to ensure retail properties stay leased. LBx Journal	6/7/2012
U.S. 36 group develops Westminster-Boulder interactive bike map New interactive map of bicycle routes aims to encourage bike riding from Westminster to Boulder. Denver Post, by Monte Whaley	6/6/2012
Should drone regs be loosened? Streamlining requirements for FAA certification would help development of drones for search-and-rescue work. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	6/6/2012
Esri updates geomedicine smartphone app, My Place History My Place History app shows reported toxins near addresses where people live or work. Mobile Health News, by Brian Dolan	6/6/2012
2012 Transit of Venus GIS Web App Cutting Edge 2012 Transit of Venus web app is the largest citizen science project using GIS to date.	6/6/2012
Broadband access gap in Iowa shrinking: Connect Iowa Connect Iowa has released an innovative new broadband mapping tool called My ConnectView offering unmatched views of Iowa's technology landscape. The Gazette	6/5/2012
Enroute to Health Datapalooza, Esri's Davenhall Sees Opportunity in Apps Massive amounts of available health data fuel innovative apps such as “My Place History” for the iPhone and iPad. Xconomy, by Bruce V. Bigelow	6/5/2012
Road to recovery Brisbane City Council and Esri Australia partner to develop a public map indicating safe routes during a flood.. Geospatial World	6/1/2012
Tech for the skies Terry Bills, Esri Transportation Industry Manager, comments on the use of GIS in aviation. Geospatial World, by Deepali Roy	6/1/2012
Esri launches Titanic ‘story map' Esri releases an interactive story map providing a class-based view of the survivability of the Titanic shipwreck. Geospatial World	6/1/2012
Geospatial World Forum Jack Dangermond and other geospatial industry leaders participate in the Geospatial Industry and World Economy forum in Amsterdam. GEO informatics, by Eric van Rees	6/1/2012
2012 Esri Dev Summit Annual meeting brings developers, partners, and GIS professionals together with Esri's development staff. GEO informatics, by Monica Pratt	6/1/2012
St. Charles Parish and GNSS Signal Shadow Issues Local government uses Global Navigation Satellite System technology with ArcPad for data collection. GEO informatics, by Kevin Corbley	6/1/2012
How to Experience the Transit of Venus on June 5th Astronomers without Borders offers a mobile app to view Venus passing between Earth and the sun. Fast Company, by Lindsey Kratochwill	6/1/2012
HEALTH Kicks off Beach Season with New Initiatives to Help Beachgoers Stay Healthy New interactive map at www.health.ri.gov/beaches shows water sampling data for any beach in Rhode Island. RI.gov	6/1/2012
Disaster Apps Geographic apps help first responders pinpoint “what was where” before disaster struck. Government Executive, by Aliya Sternstein	6/1/2012
Following the Olympic Torch on a Virtual Tour of England Interactive story map shows all the places where the Olympic torch will be stopping and lets you know where it currently is on its route. Los Angeles Times, by Deborah Netburn	6/1/2012
Tying it All Together Utility uses ArcGIS as spatial database for a Total Enterprise Asset Management system. Municipal Sewer and Water	5/31/2012
Power 2 Charlotte "Power2" aims to implement energy-efficient initiatives to make Charlotte a true national energy and sustainability leader. ireport.cnn.com	5/31/2012
A Rising Tide: The Changing Landscape of Risk Assessment Interactive mapping tools can help explore seal level rise scenarios for museum risk management. Center for the Future of Museums, by Elizabeth Merritt	5/31/2012
Helping Produce More Crop Per Drop With freshwater dwindling and agricultural productivity declining, particularly in arid regions, new GIS -based tools are helping agronomists redress the balance. GEO: International, by Jim Baumann	5/31/2012
Agriculture Student Uses GIS/GPS Technologies for Precision Farming Adam Sheppard's family has been farming for generations. The GIS/GPS technologies he is studying in school is helping him implement precision farming techniques on the family farm. WGBH Educational Foundation	5/31/2012
Making Health Data Do Something Having health data assembled and displayed in apps stands a much greater chance of doing something positive for people's health. Huffington Post, by Bill Davenhall	5/30/2012
County Website Offering Interactive Flood Evacuation Tools Manatee County offers interactive GIS to help residents prepare for emergencies. The Bradenton Times	5/30/2012
The Transit of Venus? There's an App for That Astronomers Without Borders has teamed with Esri on an app that will help you get the most of the Venus transit. Discovery News, by Ian O'Neill	5/30/2012
Along U.S. Shores, Tsunami Rises Anew A computer mapping model predicts the spread of debris set adrift by the March 2011 Japan tsunami, as of mid-May. LA Times and Chicago Tribune, by Tony Barboza	5/30/2012
Many Southland borrowers underwater Many homeowners with mortgages remain underwater in California Southland communities, owing more on their homes than they're worth. Los Angeles Times, by Alejandro Lazo and Thomas Suh Lauder	5/30/2012
Esri wins counter-piracy contract for EU naval force EU Naval Force Operation Headquarters will use Esri GIS for its geospatial information sharing platform. Engineering and Technology Magazine, by Sofia Mitra-Thakur	5/30/2012
Parks and Playgrounds Interactive Map-City of Cambridge The Parks and Playgrounds Interactive Map helps locate parks across the City of Cambridge, MA. Cambridge.gov	5/30/2012
Bigfork map wizards show their stuff Students at Bigfork High School in Montana won the President's Environmental Youth Award for its cave conservation efforts using GIS in 2010. Daily Inter Lake, by Hilary Matheson	5/25/2012
Assessing a School's Economic Background Using GIS GIS and Esri's demographic data validate fundraising for LA school science and computer labs. GIS Lounge	5/24/2012
Mapping Global Water Stress New Water Risk Atlas explores water stress levels for 2025, 2050, and 2095. The Atlantic Cities, by Nate Berg	5/24/2012
Fast Food- Who Eats Where? Demographic data provides insights about the type of consumers that patronize five of the most popular fast food restaurants in the US. Pam Allison's Blog	5/24/2012
Mapping a Lifetime of Health Risks Geomedicine can zoom in to a patient's personal medical history or zoom out to improve the well-being of the entire community. The Atlantic Cities, by Christine MacDonald	5/24/2012
Promoting the Trail from the Ground Up 4-H Club members in Tennessee use ArcGIS to create a poster map and brochure for Appalachian Trail hikers as part of a service learning project. A. T. Journeys magazine, by Ty Petty	5/24/2012
Geomedicine: An Idea Whose Time Has Come Linking personal health to specific geographic factors can improve the overall quality of health care. Esri Insider, by Bill Davenhall	5/23/2012
The Best City Parks Systems in America ParkScore offers block-level maps showing park-accessible areas in the 40 largest cities in the U.S. The Atlantic Cities, by Nate Berg	5/23/2012
Unprecedented view of N.H. landscape is available from UNH New high-resolution topographic data being used to update floodplain maps for coastal New Hampshire communities. Foster's Daily Democrat	5/21/2012
Interactive Maps Paint Picture of Fatal Construction Falls in America Center for Construction Research uses Esri maps to raises awareness during busy summer construction season. Northern Safety and Industrial	5/21/2012
Nice day to learn about pipes, laterals Using ArcGIS and EPANET students test out different scenarios using differing pipe sizes and types. The Palisade Tribune, by Betsy McLaughlin	5/17/2012
Under-the-radar Job Growth Students with geospatial skills and backgrounds are finding success in technology-driven growth industries. Chicago Sun-Times, by Sandra Guy	5/16/2012
Virtual 3D Cities Anytime, Anywhere Innovations in technology are making it easier to perform advanced 3D visualization and analysis through lightweight desktop and browser-based applications. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	5/16/2012
San Diego Parcel App The San Diego Parcel App delivers parcel boundaries and property information. Android Apps	5/16/2012
New online mapping system available for Ascension Parish Ascension Parish, Louisiana, uses ELA from Esri to make GIS available to more employees and share data with surrounding parishes. NBC 33 News	5/16/2012
Geospatial Data and the World Bank For international development organizations and professionals at institutions like the World Bank, every project and initiative has geospatial data significance in development policy and practice, because it can show the impact of projects given the contexts of climate change, urbanization, public health, and land use. FARMD (Forum for Agricultural Risk Management in Development), by Ben Stewart and Elizabeth Gibbens, The World Bank	5/16/2012
Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Poll Map Now that Mitt Romney is the presumptive Republican nominee, who should his vice presidential running mate be? Cast your vote. Esri	5/16/2012
A Walking Tour of the National Mall Take a virtual tour of the National Mall in Washington, DC and explore photos from the nation's front yard. Esri Storytelling with Maps, by Esri	5/16/2012
Leaping, invasive Asian carp may have a back door for sneaking into Minnesota-Iowa Interactive map charts the spread of Asian carp in Mississippi River Valley waters. StarTribune, by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press	5/14/2012
Zurich Insures Supplier Risk As Climate Change Increases Natural Disasters Zurich is working with Esri to develop maps of potential threats to manufacturing supply chains. Forbes, by Tom Groenfeldt	5/11/2012
Atlanta- How Does it Compare to "Typical" America? Atlanta, home to several US and international businesses, exhibits a wide range of consumer behavior and attitudes due to its diverse neighborhoods. Pam Allison's Blog	5/11/2012
Esri Software Helps NGOs Mitigate Risks to Smallholder Farmers Esri's Nonprofit Organization Program provides software and support to organizations throughout the world whose focus is on environmental and humanitarian initiatives, enabling them to use GIS technology to fulfill their objectives. FARMD, by Jim Baumann	5/11/2012
Custom app helps Orlando Utilities Commission GIS helps keep workers in the field up to date on the needs of Orlando's entire water system. CE News, by Jeffrey Yoders	5/10/2012
After 15 Years, GIS Continues to Flourish at Stanford University Stanford University provides a model for the inherent possibilities available with an enterprise GIS implementation on a university campus. GeoPlace, by Jim Baumann	5/10/2012
Overland Park neighborhood ranks as wealthiest ZIP code in Kansas City area Johnson County has attracted 7 of KC's wealthiest ZIP Codes. Kansas City Business Journal	5/9/2012
Charting the Future GIS is taking a central role in erosion control planning and design. Erosion Control, by Tara Beecham	5/8/2012
The List: North Carolina's fattest counties Urban areas skew somewhat skinnier according to new data on obesity rates by county from Esri. Triangle Business Journal, by Jason deBruyn	5/7/2012
Electricity from the Sun: A Small But Growing Force Explore active and planned solar power plants and visualize solar potential across the US. Esri Storytelling with Maps	5/7/2012
Honor thy (Elderly) Neighbor Where are Chicago's “silver” ZIP Codes? Neighborhoods with residents aged 65 or older. Crain's Chicago Business	5/7/2012
Five Friday Facts: U.S. Navy as Energy Innovator The U.S. Navy is steering toward alternative fuels and enhanced conservation. 2ndgreenrevoluton.com, by Justin Manger	5/4/2012
North America Has Capacity to Store 500 Years of CO2 Emissions Mapping initiative links geological, natural resource, and environmental data from U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Environmental Leader	5/4/2012
Esri Identifies Top-Five Counties for 55-Plus Growth Real estate developers can target housing options by knowing where seniors are headed. Reverse Mortgage Daily, by Elizabeth Ecker	5/4/2012
Why should an engineer attend a GIS conference? Interview concerning the benefits derived by engineers by becoming more familiar with GIS capabilities. CE News, by Janet Jackson, GISP, Brent Jones, P.E., PLS	5/3/2012
ASPCA uses Esri GIS software to save homeless animals Focusing on key data helps shelters save homeless animals across the country. Redlands Daily Facts, by Suze Knobler	5/3/2012
Boston- How Does it Compare to "Typical" America? Demographic data reveals that Bostonians' higher cost of living results in some interesting behavioral and consumer spending differences when compared to “average” Americans. Pam Allison's Blog	5/2/2012
Broadband mapping tool identifies availability South Carolina's dynamic new maps and data layers put information at your fingertips. Charleston Regional Business Journal	5/2/2012
South Los Angeles liquor stores Most liquor stores burned in the 1992 Los Angeles riots have not reopened. Los Angeles Times Data Desk, by Doug Smith, Khang Nguyen	5/1/2012
IBM melds crime-fighting, big data analytics in one security package IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Connector for Esri integrates self-service access to available data-rich Esri Servers increasing intelligence production productivity. Network World, by Michael Cooney	5/1/2012
GIS brings street conditions to the masses in El Paso In the Department of Transportation at the City of El Paso, Texas, GIS is used in nearly every aspect of operations including planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance. CE News, by Jeffrey Yoders	5/1/2012
New case studies on dev.twitter.com Esri, ESPN, Reuters, and Zappos among new case studies on high impact uses of Twitter's platform. Twitter Developers Blog, by Seth Bindernagel	4/30/2012
Los Angeles in flux South Los Angeles demographics have changed dramatically in two decades. Los Angeles Times Interactive, by Paul Duginski and Sandra Poindexter	4/30/2012
GIS-Based Water Requirement Maps Help Produce More Crop Per Drop Netherlands-based firms WaterWatch and Basfood formed eLEAF to support global solutions for agriculture and the environment with data they collect on vegetation, water, and climate. Far Eastern Agriculture, by Jim Baumann	4/30/2012
Birmingham's Most Affluent ZIP Codes Of the top 25, which Birmingham ZIP Code includes 24% of the households that earn $200,000+? Birmingham Business Journal	4/30/2012
Technology to tackle steep-terrain harvesting Planners model how to minimize environmental impact in steep terrain forestry operations. The Daily Post, by Julie Taylor	4/30/2012
Nashville Launches Online Tool to Assist Residents During Disaster Online viewer provides real-time information about road closures, evacuation areas, and emergency shelters to Nashville residents during a disaster. The Tennessean, by Michael Cass	4/26/2012
New Risk-Assessment Tools for Fire Prevention Esri's Tapestry of neighborhoods not only identifies who is at risk but how best to reach them. FirefighterNation.com, by Jim Crawford	4/26/2012
A lab app for that Mobile apps help scientists link to data sets, published articles, and industry buzz. Nature.com, by Kendall Powell	4/25/2012
Have an empty street tree box? Ask for a new tree now ArcGIS map shows trees and species planted by the DDOT's Urban Forestry Administration. Greater Greater Washinton, by Mitch Wander	4/25/2012
Interactive map walks users through the Broad Street Parkway GIS map helps Nashua residents follow one of the most complicated road projects ever undertaken by the city. Nashua Telegraph, by David Brooks	4/25/2012
Operation Orange MoDOT maps show the location of active workzones and bridges under construction. News.VisitMO.com, by Missouri Division of Tourism	4/24/2012
Using GIS for disaster risk reduction By understanding where disasters happen, the international community can develop efficient methods to reduce future disaster risks. United Nations ISDR, by Vincent Fung	4/24/2012
Neighborhoods by the Numbers: Real Estate 2012 Despite a tight economy, median income and home values are rising in Portland's neighborhoods. Portland Monthly	4/24/2012
Peoria County information available on mobile Parcel Value app offers public access to property data in Peoria. Peoria Journal-Star, by Steve Tarter	4/24/2012
Can Geodesign Help Us Adapt to Climate Change? Geodesign helps us better understand the relationships between human-designed settlements and the environment, plan ways to adapt existing communities and build new ones in a more sustainable manner. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	4/23/2012
GIS is quickly moving into the future with 3D GIS is a critical infrastructure to capture, measure, monitor, and map everything that moves or changes on the planet. SPAR Point Group, by David Krapf	4/23/2012
Omaha—Is it “typical America”? Even in a city that closely reflects the attitudes and demographics of “average Americans,” Omaha's various neighborhoods display a surprising amount of diversity on topics ranging from baseball viewing to health insurance spending. pamallison.com	4/20/2012
New system improves access to City of Penticton data The City of Penticton, located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, is implementing a GIS from Esri that will allow it to leverage its existing municipal data. Penticton Western News, by Steve Kidd	4/20/2012
The 20 Best Small Towns in America From the Berkshires to the Cascades, some of the most interesting, cultural spots around the country reside in small town America. Smithsonian Magazine	4/17/2012
GIS Pioneer Jack Dangermond Visits Campus Dangermond: maps tell stories that motivate action. Design at Minnesota News, by Jolene Brink	4/13/2012
FanMap: Lord Stanley's Edition Which NHL team do you want to win the Stanley Cup? Vote for your favorite teams throughout the Playoffs and see where else fans are rooting for your favorite hockey team. Esri	4/13/2012
New Film Benefits Chimpanzees in the Wild New film from Disneynature highlights the importance of sustainable development and conservation. Esri	4/12/2012
Titanic 'story map' delves into passengers' fates Interactive map explores survivability by passenger class aboard the Titanic. CNET News, by Martin LaMonica	4/12/2012
Income, Home Prices, and Taxes Household income for Central Ohio's suburbs. Columbia Monthly CityGuide	4/12/2012
Platform Integration Between Zonar And Esri Provides Real-Time GIS Mapping Of Fleet Data Layered fleet data maps help companies optimize routes and improve efficiency. Supply & Demand Chain Executive	4/11/2012
Esri: C. Fla. has a ‘low need' for primary care doctors Mapping app shows government data for doctor offices and primary care providers. Orlando Business Journal, by Abraham Aboraya	4/11/2012
Lidar Unlocks Subterranean Philadelphia Center City in Philadelphia, PA find lidar a speedy way to add 3D georeferenced data to their city-ArcGIS geodatabase. Lidar News, by Stu Rich, Penbay	4/11/2012
An INSPIRED Country Luxembourg uses ArcGIS for INSPIRE to be able to comply with Europe's INSPIRE directives. GeoInformatics magazine, by Karen Richardson, Esri	4/11/2012
Growing Pains GIS a priority for Greenwood Metropolitan District Municipal Sewer & Water, by Peter Kenter	4/11/2012
A City Remastered GIS used for asset management Municipal Sewer & Water, by Peter Kenter	4/10/2012
The Business Agility of Cloud Computing The opportunity for solving Big Data analytics is tantalizingly within reach, and that's attractive for any business. Cloud Computing Journal, by Liz McMillan	4/10/2012
Interactive Map Shows Availability of Primary Care High resolution interactive map allows readers to see per-county physician/patient ratio across the United States. Medgadget, by Dr Gene Ostrovsky	4/10/2012
Online tool helps DC residents go green, save green GreenUp DC helps homeowners explore their environmental impact. Government Computer News, by Rutrell Yasin	4/9/2012
DVD vs. Online Spending—Who is Buying What? Get insights about consumers who watch movies at home and explore where in the US they are more likely to stream movies online rather than purchase DVDs. pamallison.com	4/9/2012
Farm Use of GIS Creates Career Opportunities GIS is becoming more important in the global production of food and fiber. Precision Pays, by Cindy Zimmerman	4/9/2012
NY maps licensed bars, restaurants, liquor stores New York State agency publishes interactive map showing establishments licensed for alcohol sales. Associated Press	4/9/2012
Comin' up roses April showers brings May flowers in Kane County, IL. See which metro Chicago ZIP Code springs to the top for planting seeds. Crain's Chicago Business	4/9/2012
Bern Szukalski interviewed at Where 2012 Esri enables developers to leverage GIS assets to build their own applications. O'Reilly Media, by Mike Hendrickson	4/9/2012
GIS without the Box It's now possible to leverage and tap into the power of GIS maps and capabilities without having to install any software, or manage hardware and infrastructure. Esri Insider, by Bern Szukalski	4/6/2012
Where America needs doctors, in one map Availability of basic health care varies from place to place across the nation. Washington Post Blogs, by Sarah Kliff	4/6/2012
Success For Regional NSDI Seminar With African Decision-Makers African countries share their experiences and goals for spatial data. GIM International	4/6/2012
Editorial: 10 Drops in the Bucket Habitat for Humanity project aims to help veterans become homeowners and bring neighborhoods back to life. Dallas Morning News	4/6/2012
New Interactive Map Shows County Development Interactive map shows projects under construction, completed, demolished or approved by the Arlington County Board. ARLnow.com, by Katie Pyzyk	4/5/2012
Access to Basic Health Care Is Inadequate in Many Parts of the US Explore which US counties have the greatest and least amount of access to doctor's offices or primary health care providers. Esri Storytelling with Maps	4/5/2012
Farmers use GIS technology for a growing world GIS is crucial in agriculture for understanding everything from where to better apply fertilizers to mapping soil conditions. MundoGEO, by Alexandre Scussel	4/5/2012
What's Your Voting Persona? Which political party do you support? Cast your vote and explore voter attitudes across the US. Esri	4/4/2012
A Holistic Watershed Approach for CSO Separation and Removal GIS is used to determine stormwater best practices. Brian Kwiatkowski, Craig Straub, Daniel Ketzer, David Russel, by Stormwater	4/4/2012
Students participate in two-day STEM event Third annual Hawaii STEM conference enables students to explore GIS. The Maui News	4/2/2012
Interactive website maps Pittsburgh's history Time-traveling map steps back into Pittsburgh's past. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, by Diana Nelson	4/2/2012