Federal GIS Forum E-Newsletter Spring 2008

In This Issue

• Industry News
• Software News
• Federal Reception at ESRI UC
• 2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference
• 2008 ESRI Law Enforcement Seminar Series
• ESRI Training and Education
• ESRI Employment Opportunities

Industry News

Full Support for FDCC Security Policies Included in ArcGIS Desktop Products
ESRI now supports the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) security policies on all ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 products. Read more.

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Software News

When government agencies seek better insights to understand those they serve, agencies can greatly benefit from powerful analytic tools that illustrate changing patterns across populations and how such trends relate to location. Business Analyst Online is a Web-based solution that applies GIS technology to extensive demographic, consumer spending, and business data to deliver on-demand analysis and presentation-ready reports and maps.

To learn how this tool can support government, visit www.esri.com/bao.

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Federal Reception at ESRI UC

Tuesday, August 5
7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
West Terrace of the Convention Center

Federal users are invited to a reception on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at the ESRI User Conference (ESRI UC) in San Diego, California. This special event will bring the federal GIS community together in a relaxed and fun setting to share good food and good times. We thank these sponsors for their support of the federal GIS community.

NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading global provider of digital map data for use in geographic information system technology, navigation systems, and location-based solutions. The company has built a map database of the highest quality and precision, employing the industry's most comprehensive development and quality control programs.

Microsoft
ESRI software programs are compatible with Microsoft operating systems and software, ensuring the highest level of GIS functionality with Microsoft software. All ESRI products run on the Windows platform, providing a combination that gives people everything they need to author, serve, and use geographic data.

Océ
Océ provides innovative, full-color, large-format plotting, copying, and scanning systems. Océ systems are particularly well suited for fast, reliable, high-quality printing and scanning of large-format GIS maps and technical documents for government, corporate, and commercial users.

Adapx
Adapx offers a cost–effective and time–saving solution to capture and process field data. Field data collection is vital to the work of many enterprises and government agencies, and nothing beats the simplicity of digital pen-and-paper recording. Adapx solutions are versatile, durable, inexpensive, and reliable, and they go anywhere people go.

Laser Technology, Inc.
Laser Technology, Inc., manufactures laser-based measurement products and solutions. Laser's handheld, affordable products measure distance, azimuth, and height, making them excellent tools for increasing the efficiency of field data collection. The new ArcPad 7 laser interface offers exciting options for easy maintenance of a GIS.

More Notable UC Week Events

Public Works SIG Meeting at ESRI UC
Thursday, August 7
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Join us for lunch to hear the latest public works news and meet others using GIS in public works at the second annual Public Works Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting.

Cadastral SIG Meeting at ESRI UC
Thursday, August 7
Noon–1:00 p.m.
The Cadastral/Land Records SIG meeting provides an open forum in which all individuals and organizations associated with the development of cadastral and land records systems can network with ESRI staff, business partners, and peers. ESRI will provide an update on upcoming initiatives.

2008 ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit
August 2–5, 2008
Concurrent with the Annual ESRI International User Conference
San Diego Convention Center

Join more than 400 surveyors and engineers in exploring the possibilities of GIS technology. See how GIS software integrates with surveying and engineering tools to provide more complete business solutions and field processes. Presentations, access to ESRI experts, and a wide range of topics are geared for all attendees, regardless of GIS experience.

See the online conference agenda or register at www.esri.com/segsummit.

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2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference

2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference
September 28–October 1, 2008
Washington, D.C.

Join us at the ESRI Health GIS Conference for informative presentations and discussion. Professionals from public health, hospital, health delivery systems, managed care, and health science research organizations will explore successful approaches in using a geographic framework for better decision making.

To find out more, visit www.esri.com/healthgis.

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2008 ESRI Law Enforcement Seminar Series

2008 ESRI Law Enforcement Seminar Series
May–July 2008
Selected U.S. Cities

Find out how GIS technology is providing law enforcement agencies with the tools to support intelligence-led policing. Join us for discussions and demonstrations and learn how GIS can help you

• Provide a faster, safer, more informed response.
• Fuse disparate data to identify emerging problems or threats.
• Enhance decision making and situational awareness for proactive policing.
• llocate resources to place the right people in the right place at the right time.
• Identify critical areas to develop long-term prevention and mitigation plans.

For a location near you and to register, visit www.esri.com/leseminar.

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ESRI Training and Education

No-Cost Live Training Seminars
Did you know ESRI Training and Education routinely holds complimentary live training seminars? Read more.

• View upcoming seminars.
• View other no-cost training options.
• Listen to instructional podcasts.

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ESRI Employment Opportunities

Community Development Industry Manager—Use your expertise in the government industry to help broaden the applicability of ESRI's software solutions within the wider community development sector. Create the worldwide business strategy for the planning, economic development, housing, and redevelopment marketplace.

Engineering Marketing Specialist—Utilize your years of experience in the engineering field to plan and implement specific industry marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, to support sales and revenue objectives.

Consultant/Project Manager, Local Government—An individual with local government experience is needed to lead projects and support ESRI software users throughout the entire implementation life cycle on projects varying in size and scope.

Learn about career opportunities on our government team and apply online at www.esri.com/careers/govt.

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