State GIS Solutions Fall 2008
Welcome to State GIS Solutions, a quarterly ESRI newsletter that keeps you informed about GIS and local government news.
In This Issue
ESRI Grants
2008 ESRI and Xplore Technologies Mobile Government Demonstration Project Grant Program
ESRI and Xplore Technologies announce the launch of the 2008 ESRI and Xplore Technologies Mobile Government Demonstration Project Grant Program. The program offers hardware, software, and training grants valued at $95,950.
Ten state, regional, or local governments within the United States will be awarded ESRI and Xplore Technologies software, hardware, and training grants.
Read the program description. [PDF]
Frequently asked questions [PDF]
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Events, User Meetings, and More
2008 ESRI Water Seminar
September 9-October 23, 2008
Join other water utility professionals for an excellent opportunity to learn more about using GIS to support your daily business activities and obtain total operational awareness. Bring your team and explore how to leverage the geographic advantage. Register today for a seminar near you.
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GIS Training
GIS for Managers
ESRI's government and business industry managers hosted a live Web seminar titled GIS for Managers. Now available as an archived presentation, the seminar examines GIS applications and how to leverage the expertise of one department by integrating it with another's for an optimal return on investment. Demonstrations are based on real-world scenarios and show how GIS provides a foundation to help improve efficiencies, decision making, planning, accountability, and communication.
Watch it here.
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Software News
State of Montana Signs ESRI Enterprise License Agreement
The State of Montana has signed an enterprise license agreement (ELA) with ESRI that will provide unlimited quantities of ESRI GIS software to the state's 26 agencies. The ELA also includes training and dedicated support contacts. With these resources, the state can more easily align business processes with its already strong use of ESRI GIS tools. Read more.
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Hardware News
HP
Hewlett - Packard (HP) is a strategic worldwide platform, hardware, and services partner for ESRI. HP offers a full range of products for GIS professionals, from wireless handheld devices to enterprise servers. View promotional offers.
Special Offers from Corporate Hardware Partners
Take advantage of packaged solutions that can save you money when you configure or upgrade your GIS system. Enter a keyword search or use the pull-down menus to find all applicable solutions. If you want to see all the solutions as a single view, select view all offers by vendor.
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Case Studies
Buffalo, New York, Urban Tree Management Evolves from Surprise Storm
Read about how Buffalo, New York, also referred to as "the City of Trees," used GIS to recover from a surprise snowstorm. Read more. [PDF]
Government Matters
Government Matters is a complimentary quarterly print newsletter for state and local governments. Read archived issues and subscribe to future issues.
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Share Your GIS Experience
Call for Government Matters Articles
Many Government Matters articles are written by GIS practitioners in state and local governments as well as consultants, resellers, and developers, many of whom are ESRI business partners. Articles submitted by an ESRI business partner will be credited to the partner. Articles are an excellent marketing and promotional vehicle for your company or organization.
To submit articles, contact industry solutions manager Christopher Thomas at cthomas@esri.com or the editor, Emily Vines, at evines@esri.com.
Submission guidelines [PDF]
Submit an article. (Please acknowledge the copyright policy so the submission form will be displayed.)
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