ESRI in the News

By integrating information into a common spatial language, GIS connects people and their work worldwide. Its success as a powerful decision making tool is illustrated in the following articles.

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Where NY Ranks
New York is home to 43 Fortune 500 companies compared with 25 in Houston.
Business Journal, July 2009

The Fabric of Jacksonville Beach
Advanced cadastral data management tools improve land base accuracy and infrastructure control.
Point of Beginning, July 1, 2009—William C. Mann

GIS Support for Government in Qatar
Qatar’s national GIS supports a broad range of government responsibilities.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, July/August, 2009

Charleston information technology company maps infection rates
A Charleston company that specializes in extraction and mapping of information from GIS data recently created an HIV/AIDS atlas that put the spotlight on the rates of infection in the Southeast.
Business Journal, July 6, 2009

KM Provides Transparency for Stimulus Funds
The states in the best position to get their tracking systems up to speed are those that already have processes and technology in place for tracking expenditures and projects.
KM World, July 3, 2009

Surveying GIS: Land information systems in Australia, Part 2
In Part 1 of this opus, we talked about the history of the Australian system of land registry and the government’s efforts to modernize it.
Point of Beginning, July 1, 2009—by Michael L. Binge

Editor's Points: Defining your role in GIS
When it comes to GIS, it’s no secret that many surveyors have long been behind the curve.
Point of Beginning, July 1, 2009—by Christine L. Grahl

Integrated CAD/GIS Platform Streamlines Infrastructure Engineering
Port of Long Beach expects to save more than $3 million from CAD file management efficiencies alone.
Cadalyst, March 4, 2009

Map Your Own Economic Recovery Route
While the economy flounders and retailers and consumers alike anticipate a hoped-for recovery.
Retail Solutions Online, July 1, 2009—by John Roach

Richardson, Texas: Real-time Updates for City's Utility Infrastructure
Getting real-time information is important to the city of Richardson, Texas' Public Service Department.
Directions Magazine, July 01, 2009—by Joe Francica

This is Chicago
You might have heard about the recession. Therefore there's not much good news in Market Facts this year.
Crain's Market Facts, June 29, 2009

Geo Means Business!
Geography is the language business needs to communicate with to stay profitable in the new global economy.
LBX Journal, Spring/Summer 2009—by Simon Thompson

GIS Maps Prevent Vehicle Collisions with Elk and Deer
Slamming a vehicle into an elk or deer is more harmful for humans than many realize.
Public CIO, May 29, 2009—by Andy Opsahl

Unlock Your Site Selection Potential
A geographic information system (GIS) helps this quick service restaurant make better use of its time during site selection visits.
Integrated Solutions for Retailers, June/July 2009—by Erin Harris

City of San Diego virtualizes against server sprawl
Before the City of San Diego became a 55 per cent virtualized IT environment, its biggest IT challenge was server sprawl and underutilization of hardware.
Computerworld, June 17, 2009—by Kathleen Lau

GIS Technology in Eugene: Piecing Data Together to Secure the Olympic Team Trials
The Eugene, Oregon, Police Department (EPD) is a progressive crime-fighting agency.
The Police Chief, June 2009—by Dave Cook

Enterprise GIS Takes Flight
The city of Phoenix Aviation Department's GIS, accessible through the airport's GIS Web portal, allows up to 200 simultaneous users.
Airport Magazine, June 2009—by John M. Przybyla

Digital Sandbox, Inc. Joins ESRI’s Business Partner Program
Will demonstrate integrated risk management solutions at upcoming UASI Conference.
Digital Sandbox, June 9, 2009

Home, cheap home: Every ZIP code in the Triad has seen drop in home values
The tough real estate market has taken its toll on Triad home values.
The Business Journal, June 12, 2009—by Laura Youngs

Why We have to thank Neogeographers like Google
ESRI President Jack Dangermond interviewed in GIS industry roundtable. The GIS world is consantly changing and expanding.
GEOInformatics, June 2009—by Eric van Rees

Map Production at the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society (NGS) was founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by 33 explorers and scientists including Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telphone, and explorers John Wesley Powell and A.W. Greeley.
GEOInformatics, June 2009—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Mapping a Better World
Software: Interest groups around the world are using mapping tools and internet-based information sources to campaign for change.
The Economist, June 4, 2009

Inland firm says software could boost site tracking federal stimulus spending
When President Barack Obama signed his landmark $787 billion stimulus package, he vowed that money would be doled out in full public view.
Press Enterprise, June 4, 2009—by Ben Goad

A Survey-accurate Cadastral Model Aids in Railway Infrastructure Development
In Australia, the New South Wales (NSW) government owns and operates the electrified metropolitan railway network throughout Sydney and surrounding commuter areas.
Professional Surveyor Magazine, June 1 2009—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

Small Islands Spatial Data Infrastructure
GIS and SDI for small island nations around the globe bring measurable benefits.
GeoConnexion, June 2009—by Alan Mills

Resort Mecca Expands GIS Duties
For the city of Palm Desert, CA, the success of its nine-year old GIS program has been an ongoing source of municipal pride.
Government Engineering, May/June 2009

AVL Systems Provide A Bargain For Fleet
Managing and maintaining a fleet of motor vehicles poses a significant asset tracking challenge.
Integrated Solutions, May/June 2009—by Brian Albright

Alternative Energy: Be smart to survive
What would happen if everyone stopped using petroleum to power their automobiles and switched to electric vehicles?
GIS Development, May 2009—by Bill Meehan, ESRI

Exploration workflows in GIS
GIS plays a crucial role in exploration technology.
Mining Journal, May 29, 2009—by Carmela Burns, Earth Explorer

For Whom the ZIP Tolls
Home prices gyrate, up, down and sideways.
Triangle Business Journal, May 29, 2009—by Sougata Mukherjee

The Many Layers of Tasmania
GIS capabilities streamline cartographic processes in Australia's mountainous island state.
Point of Beginning, May 28 2009—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

NY 9-1-1 call center is interoperable
What technologies are available to make this happen?
Public Safety IT, May 28, 2009—by Jesse Theodore, ESRI

Where 09: Jack Dangermond, "Realizing Spatial Intelligence on the GeoWeb"
Jack Dangermond at the O'Reilly Where 2.0 Conference.
blip.tv, May 26, 2009

New computer curriculum targets middle schoolers
Poudre School District middle school students will benefit from a new computer curriculum next school year, giving them the most up-to-date technology skills to prepare them for the future.
coloradoan.com, May 21, 2009—by Deb Hooker

GIS Helps Find Profitable Locations for Schlotzsky's Deli
Location intelligence is the key to a successful franchise.
Directions Magazine, May 20, 2009—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

GIS Called Key to California's Future
Leaders from the public and private sector gathered at the Conference on California's Future to discuss how GIS can help officials work around the problems crippling the state.
Government Technology, May 12, 2009—by Chad Vander Veen

What's New With ArcPad 8 and 10 Cool Things About ArcPad 8
ArcPad 8 was recently released and offers some much improved functionality.
GIS User.com, May 12, 2009—by Glenn Letham

Colombian Snack Company Finds More Customers and Better Manages Delivery Routes
As in many Latin American countries, corner stores and snack stands in Colombia serve as popular places to grab a quick bite to eat.
Directions Magazine, May 11, 2009—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

Interview: Exploring the Role of GIS in the Enterprise
The enterprise geospatial approach and the promise of geospatial contributions for smart grid development.
V1 Magazine, May 10, 2009—by Matt Ball

Embracing Change: A Move to Mobile GIS
Northeastern REMC field personnel use mobile viewing applications to speed outage response, thus meeting customer expectations.
blip.tv, May 1, 2009—by Steven Weber

Central Nervous System
The Orange County Fire Authority uses computer mapping to coordinate the activities of all parts of its organization.
Fire Chief, May 1, 2009—by Jesse Theodore, ESRI

ESRI's Jack Dangermond: GIS Brings Better Government Transparency
In addition to stimulus spending and tracking, Dangermond explained the important role GIS will play in infrastructure, smart roads, energy, cloud computing and more.
Government Technology, May 1, 2009—by Chad Vander Veen

Got Fiber? Now What?
Network Optimization Is the key to Long-Term Profitability
OSP, April 2009—by Randall Frantz

GIS Maps Track Foreclosures in California and Kansas
More than 300 local governments are utilizing a $3.9 billion Community Development Block Grant.
Government Technology, April 29, 2009—by Andy Opsahl

BCWS makes GIS available online
Berkeley County Water and Sanitation's Geographic Information System (GIS) can now be accessed at www.bcwsa.com.
The Berkeley Independent, April 21, 2009

Alabama at your fingertips
ARMS was designed to connect the data collected by various agencies and put it into a form that is easily accessible by all organizations concerned with child welfare.
Government Computer News, April 20, 2009—by Patrick Marshall

Development of Alpine Rail Link using GIS
The Brenner Pass has served as a vital alpine link between Austria and Italy since early Roman times by supporting trade and transportation from northern to southern Europe.
GIS Development, April 20, 2009—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Korea Land Corporation Builds Federated GIS with ArcGIS Server
This small, densely populated nation continues to expand economically and today stands as the world's 11th largest trading nation.
Directions Magazine, April 20, 2009—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Bahrain's Geographic Security System Uses GIS
GIS enhances the kingdom of Bahrain's Security with the geographic security system from ESRI northeast Africa and Crimeanalyst from ESRI (UK).
GEOconnexion International Magazine, April 20, 2009—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Idea Integration to Exhibit at 2009 GITA Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference
The IT consulting and solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc., today announced that it will exhibit at the 2009 GITA Geospatial Infrastructure Solutions Conference & Exhibition.
Forbes.com, April 17, 2009

Web's Wide World
The GeoWeb represents the convergence of internet technology, GIS tools and a rapidly growing number of services.
Military Geospatial Technology, April 10, 2009—by Cheryl Gerber

Putting 160 Miles of Trails on the Map, Again
Members of the Bedford Riding Trails Association on a jaunt in the Beaver Dam Sanctuary, along one of the association's trails.
New York Times, April 9, 2009—by Abby Gruen

Duty, Honor, Country – and GIS
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point was born of unique geography; more than 200 years later, it's teaching modern mapping methods.
Geospatial solutions, April 9, 2009—by Art Kalinski

Foreclosure GIS
Local governments use GIS to track foreclosed homes in order to buy and flip them into low income housing properties.
Government Technology, April 7, 2009—by Andy Opsahl

GIS Versus the Volcano: Indonesia
Volcanologists can predict Mount Merapi's activity and plan responses.
Asian Surveying & Mapping, April 1, 2009

Web Exclusive: From ABC to GIS
ESRI 4-H grants help kids map the road to success.
Point Of Beginning, April 1, 2009—By Esther Worker , ESRI

A New Direction
GIS can help surveyors map out a successful new business model.
Point Of Beginning, April 1, 2009—by Brent Jones PE, PLS

Looking Through the Walls
Whether it is airport security or environmental management, everyone is looking towards geospatial information inside buildings.
Geospatial Today, April, 2009—by Stuart Rich

A new geospatial messiah
Aprimatologist, environmentalist and UN messenger of peace.
GIS Development, April, 2009—by Bhanu Rekha

Coming Home
The Veterans Health Administration relies on a mix of high-tech actuarial and geo-spatial systems to anticipate the need of its shifting care base.
Military Health IT, March/April 2009—by Peter Buxbaum

Interview: Lawrie Jordan
Why GIS is incomplete without imagery.
Position Magazine, March 27, 2009—by Jon Fairall

Examining Broadband Demand and Access with GIS
Humboldt State University's Institute for Spatial Analysis launched an initiative to examine market demand, availability, and infrastructure issues that affect broadband access in rural northern California.
Geospatial Solutions, March 25, 2009—By Steven Steinberg, Rebecca Degagne, and Michael Gough

Oregon Launches Stimulus Dollars Tracking Web Site
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced a new feature of the state's recovery Web site that provides the public with the ability to track how state and local governments are spending federal stimulus dollars.
Government Technology, March 24, 2009

Ohio Holds Public Redistricting Competition
Ohio residents are invited to participate in the Ohio Redistricting Competition.
Government Technology, March 20, 2009—By Wayne Hanson

NASA applies GIS to its inner spaces
The GIS team at NASA's Langley Research Center is applying geospatial tools to find more efficient ways to allocate space at the research facility.
Government Computer News, March 19, 2009—By Patrick Marchall

Geography In Action
Jack Dangermond, Founder and President of ESRI, is a firm believer that government should not only share GIS within its departments, but with the public too.
Future Gov, March 12, 2009—By Jianggan Li, Future Gov

Managing Korean Land
In 1975, the government of Korea formed the Korea Land Corporation to acquire, manage, and develop land for the government and residents.
Asian Surveying and Mapping, March 11, 2009—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Touched by a Multi-Touch World
The ESRI Federal User Conference, held February 18-20 this year, was a good forum for GIS practitioners and vendors to share new information.
Geospatial Solutions, March 10, 2009

ESRI (UK) Q and A
Now is the time for the police sector to give GIS technology the attention it deserves.
BAPCO Journal, March 9, 2009

Coming Home
The Verterans Health Administration relies on mix of high-tech actuarial and geo-spatial systems to anticipate the needs of its shifting care base.
Military Health IT, March 2009

Lawrie Jordan on Imagery Analysis and GIS
Jim Baumann continues his 'thought leader' interview series, meeting ESRI's Lawrie Jordan, director of Imagery Enterprise Solutions.
GeoConnexion, March 2009—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Governor O'Malley Announces Plan to Monitor Recovery and Reinvestment Funds in Maryland
Governor unveils performance-measurement tool using innovative StateStat program; officially launches Maryland's recovery and reinvestment website.
Maryland.gov, February 27, 2009

Manchester Airport—Mapping Out the Future With GIS
Manchester Airport is finding ways to maximise its geographic information system.
Airport Technology, February 23, 2009—By Penny Jones

Mapping the country's changing biomass
Through the National Biomass and Carbon Dataset project, the Woods Hole Research Center is using data gathered on space shuttle missions and satellites to produce a map of the country's biomass.
Government Computer News, February 23, 2009—By Patrick Marshall

GIS Technology Helps Rid Southeast Asia of Landmines and UXO
The Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority is being aided by software from ESRI, which is used to create databases, maps and charts to record the location of mines and unexploded ordnance.
The Journal of ERW and Mine Action, Winter, 2009—By Carla Wheeler, ESRI

The Value of GIS: Choosing Good Investments in a Bad Economy
In the current economic climate, many organizations face the twin obstacles of shrinking budgets and growing discontent among their stakeholders.
Geospatial Solutions, February 18, 2009—By Cyrena Respini-Irwin

ESRI Provides First Responders With GIS Mapping for Better Fire Response and Planning
ESRI provides first responders with GIS software to help them in planning for, responding to, and recovering from structure fires, wildfires and other natural disasters.
FDNN TV, February 12, 2009—By Barbara Brooks

Louisiana Department of Social Services Wins DM Review's 2008 Innovative Solution Award for Information Builders Business Intelligence Implementation
Antifraud system for food stamp program recognized for exceptional business value.
msnbc, February 11, 2009—By Kathleen Moran and Karyn Martin

Website Gives a New View of Houston
Samfield gave us a first look at "My City", it's the working title of a new website that's changing the way we look at Houston.
39 Online, February 2, 2009—By Steve Simon

Predictive Modeling Becomes a Crime-Fighting Asset
Easy-to-use mapping software helps Philadelphia police unlock the value of its data.
LawOfficer.com, February 1, 2009—By Jesse Theodore, ESRI

Thought Leader: Roger Tomlinson On GIS History and Future
In Jim Baumann's fourth 'Thought Leader' interview, he discusses the history and future of GIS with its creator, Dr. Roger Tomlinson.
GeoConnexion, February 2009—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Robots in Every Building?
Believe it or not, mobile robots, combined with that WiFi connectivity, lie at the center of solutions to many facilities management issues.
automated buildings, February 2009—By Jeanne Dietsch and Stuart Rich

Analyzing The Business Benefits Of GIS
When considering implementing GIS (graphical information system) technology, be aware of how to best calculate both the technical and business benefits.
Integrated Solutions, January/February 2009—By David Maguire

20 wealthiest ZIP Codes Near Columbus, Ohio
Westerville ZIP Code, 43082, have households earning nearly $168,000 in Average Household Income, and a Net Worth of more than $1.4 million.
Business First of Ohio, January 30, 2009

20 Fastest Growing ZIP Codes Near Columbus, Ohio
Columbus ZIP Code 43240, with a 2008-2013 population growth rate of 6.1%, ranks the fastest growing within the Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union, Ohio county aea.
Business First of Ohio, January 30, 2009

Saving Disappearing Place Names
The primary task of the GIS program is to create and maintain data layers within the Tribe's aboriginal territory.
Geospatial Solutions, January 29, 2009—By Miles Henriksen

GIS Provides IT Backbone for Exploration and Production in the Petroleum Industry
The petroleum industry is one of the largest and most critical commercial sectors in the world.
V1 Energy, January 23, 2009—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Enhanced Oil Recovery Revives Petroleum Fields and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Carbon dioxide is not always the villain. It can actually be quite beneficial for companies like Houston-based Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
V1 Energy, January 15, 2009—By Jessica Wyland, ESRI

Interview: Tasked to Put the "E" Back in ESRI
ESRI, the world leading GIS software vendor, recently announced the addition of an environmental industry manager, Dr. Robin D. Smith.
V1 Magazine, January 4, 2009—By Matt Ball

Successful Site Selection And Optimization With Geographic Information Systems
The question today is not only how do you choose a successful retail site, but how do you optimize the site you choose?
Retail Solutions Online, January 2009—By Simon Thompson, ESRI

Sydney Summer 2000: Another Historic Gold
Jim Baumann, brings us another successful story from the past topping it with a shot of fresh observation from an ESRI developer.
GEOConnexion, January 2009—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Tennessee Wealthiest Zip Codes
Memphis Business Journal releases its top 50 wealthiest ZIP Codes for the state of Tennessee.
Memphis Business Journal, January 2009

The Role of GIS in Successful Franchising
How a major franchising business sees GIS as a strategic solution to help its business grow.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, December/January 2009—By Karen Richardson, ESRI

Business Benefits of GIS
Presenting a standardized methodology for calculating the business value of GIS projects.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, December/January 2009—By Roger Longhorn

Regression Analysis Tools For GIS Modeling
Modeling complex spatial relationships has become easier with ArcGIS 9.3 tools.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, December/January 2009—By Barbara Shields, ESRI

Bahrain's Geographic Security System The GIS-based national
The GIS-based national security implementation which is the first of its kind in the Gulf region.
Asian Security Review, December 20, 2008—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Army, ESRI Combine To Develop New Ways To Integrate Geospatial Technology More Closely Into C2 Processes.
Seeking to develop and build innovative prototypes to demonstrate the next generation of geospatial technology in battle command applications, the Army, TEC, and ESRI have signed a CRADA.
Military Geospatial Technology, December 2008—By Erin Jay, MGT Correspondent

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