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Title	Date
Comparing Unemployment and Population Change Reveals Regional Patterns Explore the geographic relationship between unemployment and population change in the US. Esri Map Stories	2/8/2012
The Next 20 Years of GIS Education David Dibiase discusses the opportunities and challenges related to growing GIS education and spatial thinking. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	2/8/2012
Harnessing Innovation for Global Development USAID has joined forces with cloud computing experts, HP, Cisco, Accenture, and Esri to build an “app store” to spur humanitarian apps and software. The White House, by Office of the Press Secretary	2/8/2012
Carbonators Take Another Win Los Angeles High School students win environmental prize for smog level analysis mapped with ArcGIS. Crescenta Valley Weekly, by Jason Kurosu	2/8/2012
Changing the Way We Teach and Learn GIS Recent innovations in GIS technology will make it easier for educators to train the next generation of geospatial thinkers. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	2/2/2012
2012 Super Bowl Matchup Map Who’s your fav to win the Super Bowl? Which candidate would you tailgate with? Esri	2/2/2012
More House Redistricting Data Available Online Geographic redistricting data in Tennessee can be downloaded in Esri shapefile format. Knoxville News, by Tom Humphrey	2/1/2012
City of Las Vegas Implements ParkPAD for Mobile Asset Management The City of Las Vegas, Nevada continues to expand the use of its enterprise GIS, which is based on Esri’s ArcGIS software. Directions Magazine, by Jim Baumann	1/30/2012
Innovative Strategy for Facility Upgrading Hill AFB uses ArcGIS to manage thermal IR imagery. LiDAR Magazine, by Karen Richardson	1/30/2012
Esri Joins Patagonian Expedition Race in Plotting the Unknown Esri mapping software will support adventure race and trail building in Chile’s Karukinka conservation area on Tierra del Fuego. Patagonian Expedition Race, by NIGSA	1/27/2012
Traveling Through Time with GIS GIS provides a powerful platform for analyzing the past and designing the future. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	1/26/2012
4-H Geoseekers give Canandaigua a helping hand Youth team provides valuable community service in mapping infrastructure assets. Messenger Post, by Rachel Repard	1/23/2012
The Best U.S. Cities For Bargain Shopping Shoppers continue to set their sights on deals. Forbes, by Meghan Casserly	1/20/2012
Tis the season for colds and allergies ZIP Code 60472 is tops in Chicago for seeking over-the-counter cold remedies. Chicago Business	1/20/2012
Malloy outlines storm-readiness recommendations Connecticut Governor includes access to GIS for state agencies in storm preparedness plan. Hartford Business Journal	1/18/2012
New year, new ways to market county Citrus County Office of GIS staff presented Esri Community Analyst to the County board, discussing how to use the solution to create advertising and marketing campaigns for the county. Citrus County Chronicle, by Abdon Sidibe	1/18/2012
The Power of Place - Location Analysis for Retail Technology like GIS and location analysis can help retailers attract local customers. TechNet Blogs, by Simon Thompson	1/18/2012
Geospatial Analysis for Financial Inclusion Tracking GIS can assess the distribution of bank assets to better serve all people, including the underbanked. GSM World, by Karthik Balasubramanian, Jake Kendall	1/18/2012
GeoDesign Is About Collaboration and Process The iterative process of GeoDesign helps understand how changes to one system impacts others. Directions Magazine, by Joe Francica	1/11/2012
Deep Integration The Arlington Utilities Department uses ArcGIS to integrate data and improve efficiency. Municipal Sewer and Water, by Peter Kenter	1/10/2012
High tech maps keep public safe from fire In Southern Australia the Department of Environment makes it easy for the public to see fire management plans. Adelaide Now, by Jordanna Schriever	1/10/2012
American Consumer Project: Alfredo in Los Angeles County Alfredo holds on to the American Dream in LA and hopes for more for his children. Advertising Age, by Matt Carmichael	1/9/2012
Mapping the world’s danger zones Esri UK supports charity organization, MapAction, in efforts to map displaced persons in Syria. Thame Gazette	1/9/2012
GeoDesign Summit Illustrates Breadth of Projects GeoDesign: an effective tool modeling, visualization, and collaboration. Directions Magazine, by Joe Francica	1/9/2012
Will GeoDesign help design tools get out of the way of workflows? The space between the designer and design-emphasis on ease of use to gain the most for workflows. Vector One, by Matt Ball, Spatial Sustain	1/9/2012
Knowing Where Help is Needed Esri's contribution to disaster relief has made a difference by helping agencies provide solid data for situational awareness during emergencies Government in the Lab blog, by John Moore	1/6/2012
The Third GeoDesign Summit Focuses on Creating Our Future Intelligent web maps: new pattern for building and creating things that have an impact on society. Vector One, by Matt Ball, Spatial Sustain	1/6/2012
Power of Potential Stanford provides a model for the inherent possibilities available with an enterprise GIS implementation on a university campus. Jim Baumann, by Education Executive	1/6/2012
On duty with iPhone and iPad When police officers in Redlands, California go on patrol, they’re equipped with all the essential gear including iPads and iPhones. Apple	1/6/2012
Mobile GIS System Streamlines Utility Operations Baton Rouge Optimizes Workflow with Mobile GIS Water World	1/5/2012
Consumer Spending Demographics What are residents of Greater Atlanta buying? Atlanta Business Chronicle	1/5/2012
Denver-Area ZIP Codes Denver's ZIP Code 80108 is tops for high-income earners. The Denver Business Journal	1/5/2012
Book of Lists Demographic view of North Carolina's Greater Triad. The Business Journal	1/5/2012
Thought leader Q&A with Jack Dangermond Sharing authoritative basemaps in the cloud with open standards will benefit everyone says Jack Dangermond. CE News, by Jeffrey Yoders	1/5/2012
Tennessee Wealthiest ZIP Codes Tennessee's 50 Wealthiest ZIP Codes Memphis Business Journal	1/5/2012
Wealthiest ZIP Codes 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Greater Memphis Memphis Business Journal	1/5/2012
The List - Area's Wealthiest ZIP Codes Want to live near wealthy people in Greater Boston? 60% of Massachusetts' 25 Wealthiest ZIPs are in Middlesex County. Boston Business Journal	1/4/2012
The Phantom Issue How many of Indiana's manufacturing employees belong to a union? Building Indiana News	1/4/2012
Facts and Stats of 2011 Indiana is attracting new businesses and refocusing its traditional strengths on 21st century industries. Building Indiana News	1/4/2012
Before and After the Storm Insurance broker Willis Re uses ArcGIS to help crowdsource information after natural disasters LBx Journal, by Karen Richardson	1/4/2012
Geocoding Comes to the Forefront: A report from the First International Geospatial Geocoding Conference (IGGC) Developers and practitioners see emerging opportunities and long-term benefits in advancing geocoding technology and research. Directions Magazine, by Daniel W. Goldberg, Geoffrey M. Jacquez	1/4/2012
American Consumer Project: Jay in Leavenworth County, Kan. Cool, fun, and on-budget: a look at lifestyle needs and wants in Leavenworth, KS. Advertising Age, by Matt Carmichael	12/30/2011
Jim Querry: City of Philadelphia GIS is among country's best, part of open gov future GIS helps the City of Philadelphia to share data across departments and deliver business services. Technically Philly	12/30/2011
Better Charts in Less Time Spanish airports and air navigation streamline aeronautical charting with ArcGIS. Air Traffic Technology International, by Karen Richardson, Esri	12/29/2011
The 10 wealthiest zip codes in Massachusetts (interactive map) Esri data uses multiple indicators to rank community wealth. Boston Business Journal, by Galen Moore	12/28/2011
New year, new way to save the world Single platform enables anyone from public bodies to individuals to view and contribute environmental data. UKauthorlTy.tv	12/28/2011
Esri Pledges Support for Spatial Planning of 1 Million Sq. Km. Marine Park in Cook Islands At the Eye on Earth Summit in Abu Dhabi last week, the Geographic Information System (GIS) software company Esri committed to build a database for the Cook Islands Marine Park. Conservation International	12/27/2011
A time to Give-ArcGIS Online Research Leads to Volunteerism Mapping Application The author reports on easily creating an map to find charitable organizations using ArcGIS Online. Towson University Blog, by Michael Bentivegna	12/22/2011
Esri India User Conference a Big Hit with GIS Users GIS presentations and partner exhibits drives attendance up 70% at Esri India User Conference. Asian Surveying and Mapping	12/22/2011
Cooks call for massive conservation effort Support strengthens for one million square kilometer marine park in Cook Islands, possibly the world’s largest. Radio New Zealand, by Pamela McLaren	12/21/2011
Business Students Are Winners in National Marketing Plan Students use Esri Business Analyst to identify key market segments with Latino consumers likely to shop at Sam’s Club. California State University, Fullerton, by Pamela McLaren	12/21/2011
Code for America: An upgrade of government IT Code for America applications have solved some pressing problems for local and state governments. Washington Post	12/19/2011
Telling Stories with Maps Allen Carroll explains why maps are an effective medium for communicating complex ideas. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	12/16/2011
Esri Mid-Atlantic User Group Conference Recap: Part 2 Dr. Jay Morgan of Towson University inspires others to transfer GIS passion to the next generation. GISi, by Mike Haggerty	12/16/2011
Esri Mid-Atlantic User Group Conference Recap: Part 1 GIS plays increasing role in disseminating and sharing information. GISi, by Christopher Fricke	12/16/2011
Spatial Statistics: Best Practices Lauren Rosenshein and Lauren Scott present an analytical workflow and teach in detail how spatial pattern analysis and regression tools can be used and applied to your work. Esri Video	12/16/2011
National Geographic and Esri Team on Map for Web and Mobile One hundred years of cartographic design seen in new multi-scale reference map available on ArcGIS Online. Spatial Sustain, by Matt Ball	12/16/2011
Crisis Mapping and Disaster Risk Reduction Esri technology is used to dynamically report on crises and disasters. UN ISDR Newsletter, by Vincent Fung	12/16/2011
Esri European User Conference This year, the annual Esri European User Conference was held in Madrid, Spain. Partners and users of Esri’s software products gathered for a three-day program of keynotes, technical workshops, and user presentations. GEO Informatics, by Eric van Rees	12/15/2011
New Eye on Earth global mapping and information service now live Organizations across the globe are now invited to join the network and start adding data to the range of datasets already available. European Environment Agency	12/15/2011
Team Effort Brings Results Trio of business students use BAO to win national marketing plan contest sponsored by Sam's Club. Inside CSUF, by Pamela McLaren	12/14/2011
Climate change is a universal problem Eye on Earth aims to help communities around the world get easier access to the environmental and societal data they need to design a future that is sustainable. The National, by Frank Kane	12/14/2011
Airport bird map stops pilots getting in flap Adelaide airport uses real-time maps of bird life to avoid collisions with planes. Adelaidenow.com	12/14/2011
Heating the Spot GIS Helps to Improve U.S. Water Infrastructure Integration of GIS with other critical systems such as hydraulic models, customer information and asset management systems allows utilities to get the best benefit from their GIS investment. Waterworld, by Gregory Baird	12/14/2011
Microsoft cloud platform visualizes environmental data Openness and data sharing is a big goal for the Eye on Earth cloud platform. ZDNet, GreenTech Pastures, by Heather Clancy	12/13/2011
Mapping Africa’s Congo River Basin The National Science Foundation’s Global Rivers Project uses GIS technology for data collection to test 6 globally significant river systems to determine a global carbon budget. WaterWorld, by Timm Dower	12/13/2011
A Conversation With Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute Dawn Wright maps the ocean floor to understand how we can better protect it. The Atlantic, by Brian Resnick	12/13/2011
Share environment data for shared world Sharing environmental data will “change the world,” says Jack Dangermond at Eye on Earth Summit. The National UAE News, by Marie-Louise Olson	12/13/2011
Mobile GIS Apps Review Esri's free ArcGIS app is an excellent mobile app for Apple and Android. webmapsolutions.com	12/12/2011
Eye on Earth Summit opens with call for increased access to eco-info Jack Dangermond sketches a hopeful roadmap of geospatial data to safeguard the environment for future generations. The Gulf Today	12/12/2011
Global Eye On Earth Summit Launched In Abu Dhabi, UAE Esri's Jack Dangermond urges people to work hard at migrating data to the cloud to help citizens use and understand information that impacts our planet. Abu Dhabi City Guide	12/12/2011
The world, and its data, at their fingertips Growing number of faculty and students using GIS at Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. The JHU Gazette, by Greg Rienzi	12/12/2011
Geography: Seeing the Big Picture Geospatial technologies can bring together fragmented data and disciplines into a common framework and help us get a truly global perspective. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	12/9/2011
Our Global Footprint at Eye on Earth Summit Map Story project looks at increasing demand for ecological assets and diminishing biocapacity to replenish supplies. Global Footprint Network	12/9/2011
GIS tool helps Golden State city win planning grant Esri Community Analyst helps City of Fullerton find the right answers to apply for and land Caltrans planning funds for study area. GovPro	12/9/2011
Environmental data sharing in the cloud Eye on Earth aims to make environmental data available to European agencies and 600 million citizens. OnWindows.com	12/8/2011
Securing Budget for Government IT Projects Calculating productivity gains and taxpayer savings can help green-light an IT budget. FutureGov Asia Pacific, by Jianggan Li	12/8/2011
Microsoft Launches Green 'Eye On Earth' Cloud Europeans share environmental data through Eye on Earth Network launched by Microsoft, Esri, and EEA. eWEEK Europe, by Iris Cheerin	12/6/2011
GIS in Hawaii gis.HiCentral.com and hawaii.gov/dbedt/gis/ provide vast amounts of free authoritative data to businesses and citizens. Hawaii Business, by Dennis Hollier	12/6/2011
Community Involvement Drives Los Angeles Unified School District Maintenance The Los Angeles Unified School District has implemented LAUSD Service Calls, a smartphone application integrated with its ArcGIS database, permitting students and faculty to report maintenance issues to the district. GeoPlace, by Jim Baumann	12/6/2011
Winter Sports Gear - Where residents are spending more on Winter Sports equipment Snow sports enthusiasts in Lake Forest, IL are gearing up. Area consumers spend a total of nearly $200,000 annually for winter sports equipment, 39% more than the U.S. total. Crains Chicago - Market Facts 2011	12/5/2011
In Salah - a gas oasis in the desert Engineers use GIS to optimize pipeline route and protect environmental and archaeological sites in southern Saharan desert. Pipelines International	12/5/2011
Microsoft "Eye On Earth" Project Uses The Cloud for Environmental Science The Eye on Earth Network uses cloud services from Esri and Microsoft Azure to connect scientists and researchers to the geospatial data they need to understand our environment. Treehugger, A Discovery Company, by Jaymi Heimbuch	12/2/2011
American Consumer Project: Liz in Champaign, IL Meet Liz, a twenty-something Millennial who is re-prioritizing want and need, working hard, and trying to stay on course. Adage.com, by Matt Carmichael	12/2/2011
Microsoft cloud to power environmental big data Online site and cloud computing services enable European community to access and share environmental data. GigaOM.com, by Katie Fehrenbacher	12/2/2011
Eye on Earth: Mapping The Planet's Air, Water, And Noise Pollution The Eye on Earth Network let European users see data and rate conditions for air, water, and noise. fastcoexist.com, by Ariel Schwartz	12/2/2011
When Maps Shouldn't Be Maps Mapping with ArcView CAN be the best way to present data, though there are times when analyzing data need not result in a map. Matthew Ericson's blog, by Matt Ericson, deputy graphics editor, NYT	11/22/2011
Geographic Information System: A Revolution by Stealth A look at the use of GIS at the World Bank and how innovations like crowdsourcing are helping populations in need. World Bank Focus	11/22/2011
Agriculture Gets a Makeover! Geospatial technology, with its potential to revolutionize the complete life cycle of agriculture, is finding acceptance in developing nations in food security and sustainable development issues. Geospatial World, by Deepali Roy, Assistant Editor	11/21/2011
SDI Magazine Interviews Esri on ArcGIS for INSPIRE SDI Magazine editor interviews Esri staff at the Esri European User Conference about ArcGIS for INSPIRE. SDI Magazine, by Roger Longhorn	11/18/2011
Food from space: Satellites show future of eco-endeavors Esri partners with eLeaf to provide farmers with technology to monitor organic crops with crystal-clear, satellite imagery. CNN, by Dean Irvine	11/18/2011
Groundbreaking Rescue Software Developed in Sierra Madre GIS helps organize clues to aid search and rescue teams. SierraMadrePatch, by Cassandra Morris	11/17/2011
Redlands: Raising $34 million, $1 at a time Jane Roberts, co-founder of 34 Million Friends of the United Nations Population Fund, talks about women’s access to healthcare and human rights. Press Enterprise, by Jane Roberts	11/15/2011
Picking up the Pieces Willis Re exploits remotely and near-sensed spatial data to assess risks and respond more effectively to unfolding disasters. Esri, by Karen Richardson	11/15/2011
Managing Our Man-Made Ecosystems GIS can help us design man-made ecosystems that achieve the maximum benefit to society while minimizing short- and long-term impacts on the natural environment. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	11/10/2011
Connecting Pipe Data to GIS GIS module integrates video and map data to help municipal engineers with pipe inspection. Municipal Sewer and Water, by Doug Day	11/9/2011
Announces Grant Worth $10 M to African Universities and other Education GIS News Esri has made a commitment worth $10 million to support 100 African universities in teaching GIS. Directions Magazine	11/8/2011
Russ Johnson Talks Esri and All Things GIS-Eric Holdeman Blog Eric promotes his interview with Esri's Russ Johnson, who exhibits "a world of experience about social media and digital mapping." Emergency Management "Disaster Zone" Blog, by Eric Holdeman	11/8/2011
Russ Johnson Talks Esri and All Things GIS Esri’s Russ Johnson on GIS and the growing demand for dynamic situational awareness. Emergency Management, by Eric Holdeman	11/7/2011
Getting Stuffed-Which communities are more likely to use stuffing mix Residents of Ft. Sheridan love their stuffing! Demand for buying store-bought stuffing mixes is 94% higher than the U.S. average. Crains Chicago	11/7/2011
Making Sense of Our Sensored Planet GIS enables real time integration of sensors from multiple sources, using maps as a means to help us understand our world. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	11/2/2011
DataMan Geographic System Wins Award from US Defense Magazine C4ISR Journal names the DataMan geographic system, created by the Joint Aeronautical and Geospatial Organisation in the UK and supported by Esri UK, a top innovation of the year. C4ISR Journal	11/2/2011
GIS software helps Philadelphia replace traffic lights in public works project and save a cool million Philadelphia’s city administration is using ArcGIS software to implement its LED Traffic Lights Project, a massive traffic light replacement program. GOVPRO.com	11/1/2011
Turkey Earthquake Map A public information map for the Turkey earthquake is now available from Esri. Esri	10/31/2011
Esri on Open Source and The Cloud Victoria Kouyoumjian, Esri's IT Strategies Architect, discusses the company's plans for a full GIS-in-the-cloud environment. GEO Informatics, by Eric van Rees	10/28/2011
Esri Gets Closer to BI in the Enterprise Esri is developing a tighter relationship with IBM via their spotOn acquisition which provides technology to enable map based reporting for Cognos BI. Forbes.com, by Steve Milton	10/26/2011
4-H Club GIS Programs Prepare Youth for Future The 4-H GIS Software Grant Program, sponsored by Esri, has helped more than 725 4-H clubs begin and sustain GIS programs for their members with grants of ArcGIS software and Virtual Campus Training. Ag Youth, by Jim Baumann	10/24/2011
Cartography Redefined Patricia Carbajales, Geospatial Manager at Stanford University’s Branner Library, says the use of GIS is spreading by word of mouth: “If one biology student starts using it, 15 more will [be using it] tomorrow.” Yale Daily News, by Akbar Ahmed and Daniel Sisgoreo	10/24/2011
What’s left of the middle class is more diverse, harder working—and still shrinking Marketers have to adjust to a reality that predates the previous recession. Advertising Age	10/19/2011
The American Consumer Project: Find Your County Find out what US Tapestry Consumer Segment you are and how it fares economically. Advertising Age	10/19/2011
The American Consumer Project: Meet our Families 11 US families recruited to share stories of how changing demographics and economic conditions are affecting everyday consumers. Advertising Age	10/19/2011
Sounding the Depths Esri's ArcGIS supports sounding selection and comprehensive bathymetric data management through a partnership with IVS 3D. Geoconnexion magazine, by Karen Richardson	10/19/2011
Occupy Wall Street Global Map is a Birds-Eye View of Discontent Esri's Occupy Wall Street map includes geotagged Flickr, YouTube and Twitter posts and can be embedded anywhere. Mashable, by Sarah Kessler	10/18/2011
The List-Largest Retail Centers 7 of Central Florida’s top 25 shopping centers exceed 1,000,000 GLA Orlando Business Journal	10/17/2011
ESRI Develops Interactive Map of Occupy Wall Street Protests ESRI has developed an interactive map that showcases social media related to the Occupy Wall Street Protests. University of Connecticut Libraries' Map and Geographic Information Center	10/17/2011
Leveraging location in consumer health apps Consumer health apps leverage geolocation data to help users get well, stay well, or track their health. MobiHealthNews, by Chris Gullo	10/17/2011
Teaching a Yupik Eskimo Village to Map Climate Change Impacts Thanks to an Esri 4-H Train the Trainer grant, 8 Quinhagak villagers in Western Alaska took a 3-week ArcGIS course and learned how to map their community and document climate change. Directions Magazine, by Stephen C. Brown, Ph.D, and Terry Reeve	10/17/2011
Occupy Wall Street Social Media Map A customizable Occupy Wall Street Social Media Map from Esri can help report on events in your area. The map can be moved and framed for local content including geo-enabled tweets, Flickr photos, and YouTube videos. Esri	10/14/2011
Disaster Relief: Technology can help get aid where it is needed International agencies deliver emergency supplies globally using new technology, including from Esri. Financial Times, by Sarah Murray	10/14/2011
Scary Movies Horror movies don’t scare Chicagoans. Crains Chicago Market Facts 2011	10/14/2011
Esri Signs Statewide GIS License with Michigan Virtual University With the signing of a 3-year, statewide software license agreement with Esri, K-12 students, teachers, and administrators throughout Michigan now have access to ArcGIS for both instruction and administrative purposes. Michigan Virtual University	10/11/2011
The Intersection of GIS and Gaming Leveraging online gaming environments as a resource can add a whole new dimension to geospatial research and analysis. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	10/7/2011
State to launch wildfire mapping site Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Risk Assessment Portal will enable people to identify their wildfire risk and help local governments plan for wildfire protection. kxan.com, by Josh Hinkle	10/7/2011
City to deploy GIS technology City of Napa goes enterprise wide with mapping access for every laptop, iPhone and Droid in the field. Napa Valley Register, by Chantal M. Lovell	10/7/2011
Rwanda: Over Three Million Plots of Land Digitised Rwandan Natural Resources Authority (RNRA) looks to GIS for national development and building the next generation workforce. The New Times, by Stevenson Mugisha	10/7/2011
Top 25 - Wealthiest ZIP Codes Two Germantown ZIP Codes vie to be the area’s Wealthiest. Memphis Business Journal	10/4/2011
The Future Looks Bright for Spatial Thinkers The ability to think spatially has become an increasingly valuable skill in today’s turbulent economy. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	10/4/2011
Ralph Nader says exercise civic freedoms Ralph Nader and sister Claire Nader send message to step into community involvement, not shy away from it. Press Enterprise, by Jan Sears	9/30/2011
In the Fight for Environmental Sustainability, GeoDesign Increasingly Being Used to Solve Big Challenges Geodesign is more than just a tool for protecting the environment, it can also be an instrument of peace. Huffington Post, by David Kralik	9/29/2011
Census Bureau Director Robert Groves Names New Members and Chairwoman to Scientific Advisory Committee Jack Dangermond among those named to Census Advisory Committee infoTECH	9/29/2011
Cleveland's plan for interactive, publicly accessible maps The wait is over in Cleveland: online GIS maps for citizens, partners and developers. The Plain Dealer, by Gabriel Baird	9/26/2011
Burning Issue Chapallaz explains why the GIS industry should be pleased with recent geography exam results in the UK. Geoconnexion Magazine, by Nick Chapallaz, Esri UK's Director of Business Strategy and Marketing	9/23/2011
FCC, FEMA offer new tech tips for emergencies FEMA and FCC provide mobile emergency tips and Esri's Russ Johnson provides analysis CNN, by Amy Gahran	9/23/2011
NOAA Takes Technological Leap Forward in Creating Navigational Charts NOAA's innovative new chart production system based on Esri Nautical Solution moves into initial limited production. gCaptain	9/21/2011
Collaboration through GIS How to build an approach to give Air Navigation Service Providers and airports better ways to collaborate and share information. Air Traffice Technology, by Marc Chisea, Remy Durand, Jonathon Weaver, CGx Aero in Sys	9/21/2011
Creating Shelter in Earthquake-torn Haiti The Salvation Army uses ArcGIS for a Haiti Earthquake Transitional Shelter project. Journal of International Peace Operatoins, by Karen Richardson	9/21/2011
Second Esri Rail Event The second Esri rail summit was held this past July in Paris. Different aspects of GIS for the rail sector were presented by participants from 16 European nations, as well as other countries. GEO Informatics, by Juliette van Driel	9/20/2011
Esri User Conference 2011 More than 15,000 attendees at Esri UC in San Diego learned about new features in the upcoming 10.1 release of ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online, Esri’s cloud solution. GEO Informatics, by Eric van Rees	9/20/2011
Average Investments Amounts by ZIP Codes Fairfax and Montgomery Counties in Greater Washington, DC compete for the top consumer investment spending by ZIP Code. Washington Business Journal	9/19/2011
Map of Scotland's Urban Green Space is World First Greenspace Scotland makes information about Scotland's more than 1,112 sq km of urban green space available to the public through an interactive map. BBC	9/19/2011
Highest Earning ZIP Codes Mountain Brook, Alabama remains an enclave for the area's elite. ZIP Code 35223 tops Esri’s list for the highest median household income. Birmingham Business Journal	9/19/2011
Build: Creating Server Apps with Windows Server 8, Azure, and Visual Studio 2011 Azure Marketplace solutions from Ford, eBay, Esri, and Bing featured at Microsoft Build conference. PC Magazine, by Michael J. Miller	9/15/2011
Indonesia Develops NSDI Using Cloud Indonesia’s National Coordinating Agency for Survey and Mapping takes its GIS initiatives to a whole new level by developing its NSDI using cloud computing. FutureGov, by Clarice Africa	9/15/2011
Detailed demographics of correctional populations now available for nation New dataset from the Prison Policy Initiative provides detailed demographics for correctional populations in accessible Esri format. Prisoner Policy Initiative, by Aleks Kajstura	9/13/2011
Area fire crews join in study of recruiting Esri’s Tapestry system helping to find everyday heroes. Northern Virginia Daily, by Sally Voth	9/13/2011
Map Quests James Madison University’s Geospatial Semester Program gives Virginia high school seniors the opportunity to tackle real world problems and earn college credit. T.H.E. Journal, by Jennifer Demski	9/13/2011
Claremont Graduate University, Esri launch scholarship contest for student GIS developers Claremont Graduate University’s School of Information Systems and Technology has partnered with Esri to offer more than $70,000 in scholarships and cash prizes to students who best use GIS technology. Directions Magazine	9/13/2011
Engaging Citizens the Right Way: Government Uses Twitter During Hurricane Irene Hurricane Irene demonstrated the first widespread use of social media during an emergency in the US by the public and by official response agencies. ZDNet, by Paul Greenberg	9/12/2011
Using mobile technology to manage park assets Las Vegas builds the foundation for a tool that lets Web site visitors find and reserve their ideal getaway location. Public Works Magazine, by Jim Baumann	9/9/2011
Map Texas' wildfires The Houston Chronicle gives its online readers direct access to Esri's Social Media Map of Texas Wildfires. Houston Chronicle, by Dean Betz	9/9/2011
Buffalo Overlook: A Citywide GIS Tracks Public Works The public works department in Buffalo, New York has achieved major operational benefits from the implementation of an enterprise GIS based on Esri's ArcGIS for Server geoplace, by Eric Brady	9/8/2011
Engaging Students to Learn About Their World Through Geography Canadian secondary school students use ArcGIS Online to develop environmental research skills. GeoCommunity	9/8/2011
Researchers Create New Urban Network Analysis Toolbox MIT researchers have created a new Urban Network Analysis (UNA) toolbox that enables urban designers and planners to describe the spatial patterns of cities using mathematical network analysis methods. ScienceDaily	9/8/2011
Agriculture Gets a Makeover! Geospatial technology is finding acceptance in agriculture in addressing food security issues and as a fundamental instrument for sustainable development and poverty reduction. Geospatial World, by Deepali Roy	9/8/2011
4-H Community Mapping - The Story of a Local Cemetery Project 4-H Club Tech Team members in Mahaska County, Iowa use ArcGIS to map a local cemetery as a community service project. Directions Magazine, by Debbie Stevens and Jennifer Akers	9/8/2011
Social Media Map of Texas Wildfires Follow Esri's interactive map of the wildfires in Central Texas to view video and images from social media. Use the map to explore incident locations and change social tags to search for localized content. Customized versions can be shared or embedded.	9/7/2011
Creating Map Books Using Data Driven Pages Watch an online, one-hour seminar on September 8 to learn how to streamline high-quality map book production using the ArcGIS 10 Data Driven Pages feature.	9/7/2011
L.A. School District Crowdsources Maintenance Requests At the beginning of 2011, the LAUSD launched a pilot crowdsourcing program that has resulted in 1,000 repair requests in the first eight months of the year. Once fully implemented, it could cut the district's maintenance request-processing expenses by 80 percent. The Journal, by Jan Fletcher	9/6/2011
2011 Market Facts-Back to School As expected, Kenilworth, IL the 2nd most exclusive neighborhood in the Midwest, also computes high for back to school spending. According to Esri, the spending potential index for back-to-school supplies is an astounding 254% higher than the national rate. A total of $60,562 is spent each year. Crains Chicago	9/6/2011
UNOSAT boosts partnership for geographic information services UNITAR and Esri strengthen their partnership to better support UNOSAT, which delivers high-end image analysis and situational maps to organizations worldwide. UNITAR News	9/6/2011
The World Resources Institute Maps Future Water Risks In Your City There are a number of water risks that the world will face in the coming years. The World Resources Institute's Water Risk Atlas by Esri outlines those risks. Fast Company, by Ariel Schwartz	9/2/2011
Amazon Pushes Harder To Win Government Cloud Market Microsoft and Google logged early wins, but Amazon Web Services is taking new steps to win over government cloud customers. InformationWeek-Government, by J. Nicholas Hoover	9/2/2011
Hurricane, Earthquake Show Utility of Social Media The earthquake and hurricane on the East Coast have shown how social media has changed the way we consume and disseminate meaningful information, particularly during a crisis. Forbes, by Don Ball	9/1/2011
Social media brings new capacities and liabilities to crises In emergency situations it's often hard to separate useful information from useless noise in the middle of rapid fire tweets, smartphone photos and other social media. Nextgov.com, by Joe Marks	9/1/2011
Esri Map Continuously Updates US Flooding Information Esri map pinpoints observed flood data (updated every 15 minutes) from NOAA’s NWS in storm ravaged northeast US. Esri	8/30/2011
Esri programs aid in hurricane tracking Redlands residents and the rest of the world could track Hurricane Irene’s impact through Esri’s social media application. Redlands Daily Facts, by Molly Davis	8/30/2011
The power of Twitter and a map Esri "gets it" when it comes to leveraging the spatial analysis that comes from putting social media information on a map. Emergency Management: Disaster-Zone blog, by Eric Holdeman	8/30/2011
Regional Outlook A demographic inventory for the 4 counties in North Carolina’s Greater Triangle show the areas differ economically, financially, and educationally. Triangle Business Journal	8/29/2011
Hurricane Irene is Stirring Up Social Media Esri's interactive mapping along with storm tracking and social media tells the story of Hurricane Irene in real time. Fox TV Denver - KDVR.com, by Nina Sparano	8/29/2011
Tracking Hurricane Irene Explore Hurricane Irene's predicted path, storm surge, weather warnings and related media. Aljazeera, by Mohammed Haddad	8/29/2011
Australian sugarcane farmers reap benefits from GIS ArcGIS-based Herbert Information Portal helps sugarcane farmers in Australia manage entire production process. Far East Agriculture, by Jim Baumann	8/29/2011
Resolving common workflow challenges with GIS GIS helps Public Works departments manage Asset management, operational awareness, operational planning, mobile applications, community engagement, and return on investment. APWA Reporter, by Chuck Cmeyla	8/29/2011
Esri Published an Interactive Map of Hurricane Irene An Esri interactive map provided continuously updated position information and social media messages during Hurricane Irene. GPS World	8/29/2011
Do You Live in a Food Desert? Web maps help display the geographical location of food deserts and underserved populations. Huffington Post, by Bill Davenhall	8/29/2011
Social, mapping, and mobile data tell the story of Hurricane Irene Data plays a role in hurricane response and reporting. radar.oreilly.com, by Alex Howard	8/29/2011
City tracks Irene with powerful software tool Mapping tools help emergency management staff monitor storm conditions in the City of Boston. Boston Globe, by Andrew Ryan	8/29/2011
New system to simplify project approval process Qatar's Public Works department has implemented a Capital Project Request Management System to manage its capital project funding process. Technical Review Middle East, by Jim Baumann	8/29/2011
Social Media: Hurricanes, cyclones and real-time reporting, oh my! Interactive map with storm surge, precipitation, predicted path, and social media feeds provide a great way to monitor Hurricane Irene and get a more personal reporting experience. ZDNet, by Rich Harris	8/26/2011
Map Tracks Irene With Innovative Combination of Official Data and Social Media Input Esri's Hurricanes and Cyclones map illustrates both standard tracking features and private interaction undertaken to preserve lives and property and mitigate insured losses. Insurance & Technology, by Anthony O’Donnell	8/26/2011
How GIS can lead to better facilities management Michelle Ellington, GIS coordinator at the University of Kentucky, discusses how the university is using GIS to put location data to work, and how buisnesses could learn from the university's example. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Jesse Stanchak	8/25/2011
Tracking Hurricane Irene: map + Twitter, YouTube and Flickr Interactive weather map helps people track hurricane path and alert others through social sharing tool. Computerworld Blog, by Sharon Machlis	8/25/2011
A new approach to crime reduction Ogden Police Department aims to reduce crime and enhance situational awareness with a real time center. Standard-Examiner, by Jon Greiner	8/22/2011
Share the Wealth: New Urban Poverty Atlases Now Provide Data to Slum Dwellers CHF International maps slums to provide a more complete picture of why poverty exists in certain areas and how conditions can be improved. Scientific American, by Larry Greenemeier	8/18/2011
How to build support for using location analysis within your company Matt Felton from MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Service shares hi insight on how location data are powering smart site selection for businesses. SmartBlog on Leadership, by Jesse Stanchak	8/17/2011
Agriculture pulls all GIS maps into a single portal Portal for ArcGIS will provide researchers and USDA staff with a better ability to create their own GIS products NextGov, by Joseph Marks	8/17/2011
GIS isn’t just a tool to enliven high school geography lessons At Vanderbilt University, a pilot project focuses on a new curriculum for teachers. Vanderbilt School of Engineering	8/17/2011
GIS Applications Inject Creativity and Challenge into Spatial Competition Staged by the Singapore Land Authority and supported by the Singapore Ministry of Education and Esri Singapore, the Spatial Challenge is a popular GIS competition for students. GeoCommunity	8/17/2011
Mapping the human terrain Human terrain maps add geographic and cultural context to assist ground forces. GovernmentNews.com.au, by Lilia Guan	8/17/2011
Jane Goodall’s TACARE: GeoDesign in Action Jane Goodall’s TACARE outreach program uses geography to drive planning and policy decisions and help shape a better future. Esri Insider, by Jack Dangermond	8/15/2011
Bill Meehan on Using GIS to Help Create a Smart Grid GIS will play a fundamental role in building and implementing the U.S. Smart Grid, and other smart grids worldwide. EarthSky, by Deborah Byrd	8/12/2011
ArcNews: 33 Years and Counting More than three decades after its inception, ArcNews has remained true to its mission of educating people about the potential for GIS to transform processes and organizations. Esri Insider, by Matt Artz	8/12/2011
Making Cities Smarter with IBM and Esri GIS helps cities become smarter through better spatial management. YouTube, by IBM Video	8/12/2011
A 3D GIS and GeoDesign Milestone Newly acquired CityEngine technology provides an integrated platform for 3D GIS and GeoDesign. Esri Insider , by Bern Szukalski	8/11/2011
Harvard University Press: Geographies 4: Scales of the Earth Interview with Esri president Jack Dangermond. Geography by Design, by El Hadi Jazairy	8/11/2011
VIPER, VENOM snake critical info across intergovernmental boundaries Virtual USA project set the path for data sharing and a common operational picture. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	8/11/2011
How to use location intelligence to pick a place for your business Esri partners Intalytics and GIS Inc. describe what kinds of data retailers should look at when planning to expand. SmartBlog, by Jesse Stanchak	8/11/2011
India Embraces GIS to Build a Smarter Nation National GIS in India coming together, setting the stage for better urban planning. Asian Surveying and Mapping, by Matt Ball	8/10/2011
Market Facts 2011 - Owning Vacation Homes Lake County, Illinois ranks among the top 30 US Counties for spending on vacation homes. Nearly 250,000 area residents spent more than $213 million on vacation homes. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	8/8/2011
Top 25 - Wealthiest ZIP Codes Edina’s most affluent suburb, ZIP Code 55439, boasts more than $575,000 in median net worth according to Esri Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal	8/8/2011
Top 25 - Fastest Growing Cities The 3.01% population growth rate in Hugo, MN tops the fastest growing cities in the Twin Cities metro, according to Esri. Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal	8/8/2011
Rwanda and Burundi: A mouse can be of service to a lion The foreign policies of East Africa’s smallest states support US objectives in crisis states across the continent, leading to support from a thankful Washington. The African Report, by Francois Misser	8/8/2011
New software may improve paving system Program integrates Global Information Systems and customized maps to respond and track problem areas around town. WALB News, by Sharinda Williams	8/5/2011
What is GIS, and what can it do for my business? Interview with Allan Pym, APOS COO on business intelligence and GIS for better decision making. SmartBlog Network, by Jesse Stanchak	8/5/2011
How location data can empower retailers An interview with Esri customer Amy Wilde of MarketStar describes who describes how retailers use location data. SmartBlog Network, by Jesse Stanchak	8/5/2011
Singapore Uses GIS as an Enabler to Build a Networked Government Singapore uses GIS to link more than 70 agencies and provide services throughout the country. Asian Surveying and Mapping, by Matt Ball	8/4/2011
GIS and eGovernance in the Philippines Philippine Geo Portal aims to bring together application-specific systems in various sectors. Asian Surveying and Mapping, by Matt Ball	8/3/2011
Metro website tells voters which district they live in If you have any questions about just what district you live in, there's a website that can help. Working 4 You, posted by Kevin Young	8/2/2011
New Software Brings Hopi History to Life Hopi Landscape Portal visualizes old travel routes brings ancestral villages back to life. Indian Country Today Media Network	8/1/2011
Loudoun County Sidewalk Mapping Tool Online The county government has released a online resource that shows a comprehensive map of the completed sidewalks, trails and crosswalks in all areas of Loudoun. LeesburgToday	7/29/2011
Esri Adds 3D Design Tools with Procedural Acquisition Esri announced the acquisition of Procedural with their CityEngine application that allows for the quick modeling and visualization of cityscale models. Spatial Sustain, by Matt Ball	7/28/2011
GIS app gives first responders in Georgia a moving picture New "common operating picture" app allows dispatchers to deliver routing, roadblock, and other info instantly to first responders and field commanders. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	7/28/2011
Fast track to success Victor Valley College student in the spotlight for mobile app development. vvdailypress.com, by Natasha Lindstrom	7/25/2011
Rwanda: Husband-Wife Researchers Cover New Coffee Ground Husband-and-wife research team demonstrate how to improve one of the world’s most traded agricultural products through the use of GIS technology. allAfrica.com, by Paul Schattenberg	7/22/2011
Mobile devices save lives in emergencies Esri's Russ Johnson explains how social media is changing the way emergency response and recovery works as tweets provide timely, actionable information. CNN.com, by Amy Gahran	7/21/2011
Observing a Volatile Earth Image analysis provides the intelligence necessary to prepare, respond and heal after natural disasters. Imaging Notes magazine, by Karen Richardson	7/20/2011
More San Diego BizTech News Esri released a new web service last week called Community Analyst, which enables access vast amounts of data and instant reports and maps through a cloud-based GIS application. Xconomy.com, by Bruce V. Bigelow	7/18/2011
Gatewing UAV delivers high-res digital mapping Announcement at Esri International User Conference: a drone that can stay aloft at its default flight altitude of 492 feet for half an hour, during which it can photograph nearly a square mile at a time, taking 1,000 photographs. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	7/18/2011
Fact-checking Corner Office By recounting fond memories of family trips to the Dangermond Nursery Jim Fallows confirms the authenticity of Jack Dangermond's CEO interview with New York Times editor Adam Bryant. The Atlantic.com, by James Fallows	7/18/2011
IFPRI geospatial experts to have major presence at leading geospatial event The Consultative Group on International Agricutlural Research (CGIAR) Consortium for Spatial Information hosted an informaiton booth and lead five sessions at the Esri International User Conference. IFPRI News, by Susan Buzzelli	7/14/2011
Local Firm Tops in GIS Esri featured in this story about its annual User Conference. Press Enterprise, by Cassie MacDuff	7/14/2011
Market Facts 2011—Love on the mind Looking for love in ZIP Code 60614 –these residents are mostly single, and spend more than $81,000 a year on dating services. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	7/13/2011
INSTANT MBA: Look For Good Colleagues, Not Good Workers Esri's Founder and President Jack Dangermond interview with The New York Times. Business Insider, by Patricia Laya	7/13/2011
Esri Business Partner Section This special section highlights some of the Esri partners who collaborate to bring imagery into the ArcGIS environment. Imaging Notes	7/12/2011
Esri's Chief, on Tending His Plants and His Company Interview with Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri, conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant The New York Times	7/9/2011
New Web Service Analyzes Thousands of Data Sets For Any Community Geographic data giant Esri today released to the public its new web service called Community Analyst. The Wall Street Journal	7/8/2011
Great new research tool: Esri’s Community Analyst mapping site Good data and a robust mapping give quick insights to housing and economic patterns with Esri Community Analyst. Texas Housers, by John Henneberger	7/5/2011
GIS: City IT Leaders Discuss Geospatial Data's Growing Role GIS is a starting point for data-sharing that can flatten government silos and bring information to life. Government Technology, by Colin Wood	7/1/2011
Mobile Power Can Speed Geospatial Intell to Battlefront Esri tech is helping propel NGA plans to get imagery in the hands of warfighters. Defense Systems, by Terry Costlow	7/1/2011
Corpus Christi's Major Mobile Initiative Mobile technologies have transformed the way Corpus Christi's 1,500 field workers operate. Field Technologies Online, by Sarah Howland	6/28/2011
A GIS mobile app sampler Mobile apps that promote the use of GIS to consume, create and share geospatial data. Government Computer News	6/24/2011
High and Low Tech Methods Being Used to Remove Debris The Army Corps of Engineers is using ArcGIS as a tool to remove more than 30,000 pounds of debris after the tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Fourstateshomepage.com, by Drew Moore	6/23/2011
Insurer Uses GIS for More Accurate Risk Analysis Explore Information Services uses Esri technology and data to incorporate more accurate location-based information to create products for insurance companies. Directions Magazine, by Karen Richardson	6/16/2011
Cast Your Vote! The Storytelling with Maps contest is now open for the GIS community to vote on their favorite web maps and mobile apps.	6/13/2011
Lunch break: Geo-medicine Is the next step for health records to begin including environmental and geographical data? The Washington Post, by Ezra Klein	6/13/2011
How GIS can make you a better citizen The rise of location-aware smart phones has made it convenient to find almost anything. Government Computer News, by Patrick Marshall	6/13/2011
Visualizing Historical Data, And The Rise Of "Digital Humanities" Stanford's Spatial History Project uses databases, ArcGIS, and other technological bells and whistles to visualize history that can't otherwise be easily told. Fast Company, by David Zax	6/10/2011
First Esri Forestry GIS Solutions Conference Tracks Trends New conference brings forestry community together to explore managements practices, advances in fieldwork tools, and the emergence of full online GIS. Vector1 Media, by Matt Ball	6/8/2011
Market Facts 2011—Who’s Hitting Theme Parks this Summer! DuPage County’s Naperville area is hot for theme parks--per Esri, the index rates 154; equating to 54 times more than the national average. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	6/6/2011
The Russian Cadastral Revolution Rosreestr is a geoportal based on Esri technology that provides access to cadastral information in Russia. Geoconnexion, by Karen Richardson	6/3/2011
Online Landsat Imagery Tool Makes Change Easy to See Change Matters website offers a useful, free tool for viewing Landsat data while providing Esri officials the opportunity to test its cloud-based computing architecture. Space News, by Debra Werner	6/3/2011
Planning 2.0 about open government Allegany County Planning 2.0 enables residents to view and comment on land use plan. Cumberland Times-News, by Matthew Bieniek	5/31/2011
Summer Getaway: New Ways to Find Best Gas Prices Money saving tips for your gas tank. Esri heat maps show areas to avoid. abcnews.go.com, by Bianna Golodryga	5/27/2011
Esri's Lawrie Jordan on ChangeMatters Viewer, Free Landsat Imagery for the World ChangeMatters Viewer: 34,000 Landsat scenes for the world, online for free. GISCafe.com, by Sanjay Gangal	5/27/2011
Mapping Leaps and a vision for a national real estate registry A question and answer session with Esri's community mapping evangelist Don Cooke. Inman News	5/25/2011
Hanson lays foundations for GIS roll-out Hanson Australia uses Esri GIS to integrate logistics and other corporate systems in global operations. Supply Chain Review	5/25/2011
Redistricting for the masses: Cloud software lets voters participate 4.5 million voters in LA County have access to redistricting plan. Computerworld.com, by Robert Mitchell	5/23/2011
Mapping Our Future See why Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is a nationally recognized leader in the use of GIS and mapping technology. YouTube	5/19/2011
UNOSAT reinforces partnership with Esri for edge geographic information services Esri and UNITAR have strengthened their partnership to better support UNOSAT, the UNITAR Operational Satellite Applications Porgramme. UNITAR	5/18/2011
Routing software accommodates break periods ArcLogistics enables dispatches to calculate driver breaks, lunch, and parking time into fleet schedules. FleetOwner	5/18/2011
ASPRS 77th Annual Conference-Very Successful with Good Conference Attendance ASPRS 2011 highlights include announcement of ChangeMatters a Landsat viewer with online imagery services to access multi-temporal and multi-spectral worldwide Landsat data. The American Surveryor, by ASPRS	5/17/2011
Impact of earthquake in Lorca This map by Esri Spain shows the geological situation of Murcia and social media messages. ElMundo.es	5/12/2011
4-H Club GIS Programs Support Training Supported by grants from Esri, 4-H clubs have implemented GIS programs that have enhanced members' understanding of science and technology and enriched their communities. Geo: International	5/9/2011
Market Facts 2011-Who's Hitting the Gym Esri shows which Chicago area residents are most likely to hit the gym 2+ or more a week. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	5/9/2011
Esri and DOI introduce Landsat data for the world Free online services make it easy to add Landsat data for climate change and other research. DenverPost.com	5/6/2011
Inside Starbucks' GIS Strategy Esri's GIS helps Starbucks' real estate partners understand spatial data and saves time every day. Integrated Solutions for Retailers, by Erin Harris	5/4/2011
Auckland motorways GIS suite achieves payback ESRI delivers benefits for Auckland roading body. Computer World, by Randal Jackson	5/4/2011
Tufts University Library Uses GIS for Resource Planning and Facility Management Tufts University's Tisch library created L-SIMS, based on ArcGIS, to manage its collections and facilities. American Libraries, by Katie Bane	5/3/2011
ChangeMatters Landsat Viewer Released ChangeMatters viewer from Esri provides online access to 30 years of GLS Landsat imagery for viewing changes over time. Vector1Media.com, by Matt Ball	5/3/2011
Interior to offer new mashup capability for its extensive satellite data library Esri and DOI introduce ChangeMatters, Landsat satellite imagery viewer. Nextgov.com, by Aliya Sternstein	5/3/2011
Esri Provides LIVE Map of Midwest Floods Esri news map shows current precipitation and recent content shared via social media. Imaging Notes	5/2/2011
Earth Day interactive map What environmental areas would you improve if you had extra money to invest? Readers cast their votes using Esri's interactive Earth Day map. The Business Journal, by Stephanie Nickell	4/27/2011
Redistricting think tank crafts new population maps Interactive web app by the Rose Institute shows population growth in California. Capitol Weekly	4/25/2011
Businesses missing out on benefits of geographical information systems Businesses miss out when senior executives have a GIS knowledge gap. The Australian, by Fran Foo	4/25/2011
Cloud Service Cloud-based approach complements IT and GIS needs for geospatial intelligence. Geospatial Intelligence Forum, by Karen M. Kroll	4/22/2011
Wildfires: Good Information About Tools for Prediction and Mitigation It is an important issue that's impacting a lot of communities now-an opportune time to feature it. Fire Engineering, by Ahmed Abukhater	4/22/2011
Esri's Move to the Cloud Enables Intelligent Web Maps Esri's move to the cloud is about connections from the enterprise to the web, mobile, and desktop clients. Spatial Sustain, by Matt Ball	4/22/2011
Thought Leaders in the Cloud: Talking with Scott Morehouse, Director of Software Development at Esri Esri's Scott Morehouse discusses a "system as service" approach for GIS in the cloud. Windows Azure Team Blog, by Robert Duffner	4/21/2011
Living Maps-Making Collective Geographic Information a Reality GI science brings about a better understanding about how the world works. O'Reilly	4/21/2011
Moving 3D GIS information indoors Esri solutions engineer Craig Cleveland explains how Esri's GIS technology can be used for reality-based 3D visualization and analysis inside buildings, as well as out. Spar Point Group, by Sam Pfeiffe	4/19/2011
Reaping Benefits from Enterprise GIS Herbert Resource Information Centre in Australia launches a collaborative GIS using Esri software that has evolved into an enterprise system. GEO Informatics, by Jim Baumann	4/18/2011
Location Apps Popular in Japan Quake's Wake In the wake of the devestating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11, several companies are offering location-based products and applications. GPS World	4/14/2011
Social media map plots a Japan beyond geography Social media map resonates with the cries of people caught up in the crisis, through their tweets, Flickr photos and YouTube videos. USA Today, by Steve Sternberg	4/12/2011
Crains Market Facts 2011-Who's Buying More Hams? Ranking among the top for ham spending-Winnetka ZIP Code 60093 in Suburban Cook County, IL, according to Esri's Consumer Spending data. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	4/11/2011
Five U.S. nuclear reactors in earthquake zones First of its kind map lets the public search for proximity to nuclear power plants and display fault lines, evacuation zones, and more. USA Today, by Steve Sternberg	4/11/2011
It's snow problem to find Harry thanks to Aylesbury business Prince Harry flies home, but online map continues to track charity expedition to the North Pole. The Bucks Herald	4/8/2011
Esri hosts discussion with real estate agents, homebuyers Realtors, house hunters and those interested in the residential real estate market can join an Esri discussion on smart-phone applications for the next few weeks. Redlands Daily Facts, by Joy Jeudes	4/8/2011
Innovative Students Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Environment and Earn $500,000 in Grants and Scholarships Lobster project earns La Crescenta students with the grand prize in the Lexus Eco Challenge. CNBC.com	4/8/2011
Police enlist help of public by pinpointing where crimes take place Crime mapping site helps Saint John police keep the community informed. Telegraph-Journal, by April Cunningham	4/7/2011
Flood Watch: Minnesota Map to information on flood watch on the river systems in the Minnesota region. StarTribune	4/6/2011
Junk food clusters are surrounding southeast Queensland schools, putting kids at increased risk of obesity and diabetes Nearly 40 percent of southeast Queensland secondary schools have a fast food outlet within easy walking distance, putting children at increased risk of obesity and diabetes, experts warn. Couriermail, by Suellen Hinde	4/6/2011
Disaster Relief 2.0: Thinking Spatially Sbout Crowdsourcing Disaster Relief 2.0 recommends ways to improve coordination in future emergencies. UN Dispatch, by Bronwyn Agrios	4/5/2011
Beyond Geography USC Spatial Sciences Institute hosts a discussion by Esri Founder and President Jack Dangermond. dornsife.usc.edu, by Ambrosia Viramontes-Brody	4/5/2011
Maps of Japan Have Changed Esri is measuring the damage and making new maps to direct emergency response for shelters, food, medicine, etc. KXL News Radio, by Gina Parosa	4/4/2011
Map pinpoints remaining koalas The battle to save the koala has cutting edge weapon-a public reporting map. World News Australia	4/4/2011
Future of Web GIS: An Interview with Pinde Fu Dr. Pinde Fu, Senior Application Developer at Esri, discusses the potential of Web GIS. GEOconnexion International	4/4/2011
Miami-Dade County Harnesses GIS Data Nearly 70 million maps are requested every year by Miami-Dade residents. Government Technology, by Laurie J. Flynn	4/1/2011
The Inception Event (Code for America) Code for America is an amazing model for creating apps that can help governments and civic leaders improve neighborhoods. Chief Seattle Geek blog, by Bill Schrier, CTO City of Seattle	4/1/2011
GIS and digital mapping technologies aid in response planning and containment strategies in the Gulf of Mexico. Beach zone patrol maps helped illustrate wildlife captures and endangered habitats during the initial phase of the Gulf oil spill at the Wildlife Operation Center in Grand Isle, Louisiana. www.pobonline.com, by Erin Evertsen and John Hale PLS	4/1/2011
Philippines To Invest In Online Gov't Service Mapping Project Commission aims to map all online government services in a single portal. www.futuregov.asia, by Clarice Africa	4/1/2011
Mobilizing Online Communities In The Face Of Disaster: Tips From NetSquared Local Organizers A look at how online communities organized digital resources to respond to the Japan earthquake. NetSquared.org, by Alicja Peszkowska	3/30/2011
Two Japan Disaster Maps from ESRI Trend and Incident maps of Japanese disaster for emergency responders. Emergency Management Blogs, by Eric Holdeman	3/28/2011
Analysis of Social Media and Geospatial Trends Social media requires going beyond the reading of individual tweets to analysis of what, when and where to respond effectively. Emergency Management Blogs, by Eric Holdeman	3/28/2011
American Sentinel University's GIS Alum Helps Multi-trillion Dollar Oil Company GIS degree opens doors to a variety of career paths. GISuser.com	3/23/2011
Planning 2.0-The Next Generation of Participatory Planning Today, cities are growing beyond their physical limits and resource capacities. This sprawling growth encroaches on prime agricultural land and creates severe socioeconomic and environmental problems. Vector 1 Magazine, by Ahmed Abukhater	3/22/2011
The Grill: W. Craig Fugate Craig Fugate on the role mobile and social tools during emergencies and how maps can serve up information from the public. Computerworld.com, by Robert L. Mitchall	3/21/2011
Mapping Misery A clear picture of the tsunami waves on the Time News Feed. Time.com, by Megan Friedman and Nick Carbone	3/21/2011
Are GIS for Airports More Closely Linked to 3D Digital City Models Than We Realise? Airports are like small cities and GIS can be used across business systems and airport operations. Vector1 Media, by Jeff Thurston	3/21/2011
The Changing Landscape of Real Estate Search OnBoard Informatics' staff pick up the latest spatialroundtable.com discussion by Esri's Simon Thomspon on lifestyle searching for homes. Onboard Informatics, by Colleen Staunton	3/18/2011
Project Mexican Development An interview with Ing. Carlos Salman Gonzalez, Director General of Sistemas De Información Geografica, S.A., Esri's distributor in Mexico. Geospatial World	3/17/2011
GEODATA Systems Hosts Philippine Conference Attendees at Esri's Asia Pacific UC Embrace Conference Theme "One Community, One Map". GeoConnexion	3/17/2011
Demystifying the Cloud Esri's Victoria Kouyoumjian removes some of the mystery surrounding cloud computing and its application to the geo world. GeoConnexion, by Victoria Kouyoumjian	3/17/2011
The Updraft of GIS Cloud Computing European agencies that deploy GIS cloud computing find that they have stepped onto an updraft that is carrying them to higher levels of community access, map service performance, and data collaboration. GeoConnexion, by Barbara Shields	3/17/2011
SXSW Interactive, part 5: Cloud, city, penguins, startups, intelligent utility networks (oh, and Watson too) Thoughts from the Smarter Planet Technology Summit at 2011 SXSW Interactive conference. asmarterplanet.com, by Kevin Winterfield	3/17/2011
Website Tracks At-risk Historic Sites Global Hertitage Network (GHN), an online early warning system, aims to save endangered historical sites in developing countries. DiscoveryNews, by Rossella Lorenzi	3/16/2011
Imagery compilation: Japan earthquake and tsunami Some of the most dramatic images, videos, and galleries from around the web to post in one place. Washington Post, by Jason Samenow	3/16/2011
Interactive Disaster Map of Japan Esri's director of commercial solutions Simon Thompson describes how and why Esri provides mapping during crises like the Japan earthquakes and tsunami. youthradio.org	3/15/2011
Tracking Japan's disaster Esri's interactive map shows the extent of the devastation after Friday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. Al Jazeera	3/15/2011
Traffic-mapping tech paints picture of post-quake Japan Esri and other organizations help serve crowd-sourced content for situational awareness in post-quake Japan Computerworld, by Sharon Machlis	3/14/2011
Montana's GIS-Based Cadastre Layered with Riches Montana citizens, private organizations, and state and county agencies use the state's multiple public-facing, cadastre-based Web sites for everything from pipeline construction to finding a place to hunt. The American Surveyor, by Matt Freeman	3/14/2011
Managed retreat Forward-looking cities on the west coast and elsewhere are getting ready for rising sea levels. High Country News, by Nathan Rice	3/14/2011
Charting the Catastrophe: Map Matches Earthquake Videos to Location Esri tracks videos and tweets of Japanese devastation. Time, by Nick Carbone	3/14/2011
Mapping the devastation across Japan CNN's Josh Levs looks at some of the most powerful videos from the earthquake in Japan and an interactive map. CNN, by Mapping the devastation across Japan	3/14/2011
Cost of Earthquake Being Tabulated With Federal News Feeds Insurance companies are preparing for the economic fallout of the tsunami rippling through the Pacific by generating risk models based on ground motion data feeds from the U.S. Geological Survey. Tech Insider, by Aliya Sternstein	3/14/2011
Esri Japan earthquake and tsunami map shows video, Twitter, Flickr updates An interactive map of the Japan earthquake and tsunami by Esri incorporates social media updates along with news and seismic information. The Seattle Times, by Stephanie Clary	3/14/2011
Esri Empowers Microsoft SharePoint User with Maps and Analytical Tools ArcGIS for SharePoint maps business metrics and is easy to deploy to a SharePoint installation. Accelerating Growth Through Better Sales & Marketing Decisions, by Bob Sullivan	3/11/2011
Update on Japanese EQ and Tsunami Latest information on the Japanese earthquakes and tsunami with link to Esri disaster response map. BCLCBlog.com, by Ines Pearce	3/11/2011
GIS-Yes, GIS Goes Cloud Esri has created a public cloud framework that lets users of any stripe build maps. Talkincloud.com, by John Moore	3/10/2011
Egypt Revolution Tracked on Social Media Map Tweets, YouTube videos, and Flickr photos plot the historic Egyptian revolution. Government Technology	3/10/2011
A Western state GIS tour Strategies for enterprise GIS systems in Colorado, Montana, Oregon and Utah discussed. Government Computer News, by Rutrell Yasin	3/10/2011
Fighting terrorism with technology Fusion Core Solution is a Microsoft-Esri partnership in Utah. Government Computer News, by H.B. Hatter	3/10/2011
Esri Empowers Microsoft SharePoint User with Maps and Analytical Tools ArcGIS for SharePoint maps business metrics and is easy to deploy to a SharePoint installation. Accelerating Growth Through Better Sales & Marketing Decisions, by Bob Sullivan	3/10/2011
Market Facts 2011-March Madness Hoop it up! A look at where residents are more likely to be glued to the tube during March Madness. Crains Chicago Business Magazine	3/10/2011
Bill Meehan on using GIS to help create a smart grid GIS will play a fundamental role in building and implementing the U.S. Smart Grid, and other smart grids worldwide. EarthSky.org, by Jorge Salazar	3/9/2011
GIS site takes leap forward Quinte West will launch its new online public GIS mapping site using ESRI ArcGIS for Flex. Trentonian, by Ernst Kuglin Trentonian	3/7/2011
Demystifying the Cloud Esri's Victoria Kouyoumjian removes some of the mystery surrounding cloud computing and its application to the geo world. Geoconnexion, by Victoria Kouyoumjian	3/2/2011
Creating Shelter in Earthquake-torn Haiti The Salvation Army brings GIS into the streets to plan transitional shelters for victims of the 2010 earthquake. Geoconnexion, by Karen Richardson	3/2/2011
Canterbury Earthquake Incident Map Eagle Technology Group, Esri's distributor in New Zealand, provides a mashup of critical information and social media conversations.	2/25/2011
The Case Against Google Maps in IBM Cognos Reports (Part I) BI technology company explains why they choose to use Esri data and software for their customers SpotOn Systems Inc. blog "Your SpotOn the IBM Cognos Edge", by Chris Ovens	2/25/2011
Esri Removes Usage Limits on ArcGIS Online base maps Usage of ArcGIS Online map services has no boundaries, providing anyone with the ability to provide maps in their organizations. Atlas, an Azavea Blog, by Robert Cheetham	2/25/2011
NASA Aeronautics Lab Takes GIS to New Heights NASA Langley's LaRC depends on GIS to help with its ever changing facility management environment. Government Technology, by John Stenmark	2/25/2011
Governments Open Redistricting to the Public Citizens can create and share their own plans for redistricting with new online tools. Government Technology, by Lauren Katims	2/24/2011
Bank Closings Tilt Toward Poor Areas Esri data and software used at SNL to analyze bank closures in the United States. NY Times, by Nelson D. Schwartz	2/24/2011
Fort Wayne Home to Wealthiest Zip Code in Indiana Analyzing Esri demographic and lifestyle data, a zip code located in Fort Wayne beat out those in the suburbs as the wealthiest zip code in Indiana. Fort Wayne Homepage.Net	2/23/2011
Local Counties Collaborate on New GIS Website Regional parcel map allows people to search for properties in seven North Carolina counties. Hickory Daily Record, by Sharon McBrayer	2/22/2011
Map to a big future? 4-H club explores technology based around geography 4-H Club members in the Boulder County Community Mapping Team in Longmont, Colorado learn GIS skills at Front Range Community College with a grant from Esri. Longmont Times-Call, by Magdalena Wegrzyn	2/22/2011
Report potholes from your cell phone Redlands residents can now report potholes, graffiti and illegally dumped trash by way of their smart phones. Redlands Daily Facts, by Chantal M. Lovell	2/17/2011
Bird's Eye View First responders to disasters are learning how to leverage data through social websites like Twitter and Flickr. Security Management Magazine, by Joe Straw	2/17/2011
ArcGIS goes behind the firewall ArcGIS portal makes it very easy to share and use maps in many different ways. CivSource, by Bailey McCann	2/16/2011
Case Study: City Of Dover, Delaware, Deploys Groundbreaking GIS Application For NASCAR Events Keeping the crowd safe for the NASCAR "Monster Mile". Field Technologies Online, by Jesse Theodore	2/15/2011
Bill Davenhall: Your doctor needs to know your place history Your "place history"-where you work, play, or live-is critical to your health. EarthSky, by Jorge Salazar	2/14/2011
Esri founder confident in GIS implementation, adaption in the Philippines Dangermond graces local staging of Esri Asia Pacific Conference. PC World	2/11/2011
Egyptian Unrest Map View maps, satellite images, Tweets, YouTube videos, and Flickr photos from the anti-government protests in Egypt. Esri	2/10/2011
Bustling Expo a Highlight of ESRI Federal User Conference Esri Federal User Conference themes touched on integration, interoperability, cloud computing, and mobile apps, among others. GPS World, by Art Kalinski	2/9/2011
The Airborne Intelligence Conundrum Esri UK and partners show how multiple intelligence feeds can be integrated on map displays to help tactical commanders in the field. AINonline, by Chris Pocock	2/8/2011
Geomedicine Shows Patterns in U.S. Breast and Prostate Cancer Study suggests that breast cancer and prostate cancer cluster geographically with a north-south distribution. Huffington Post, by Bill Davenhall	2/8/2011
TwinStar Credit Union Grows with ArcGIS Business Analyst Twinstar Credit Union uses ArcGIS Business Analyst for market analysis to grow its network of branch and ATM locations. Markest	2/8/2011
FEMA chief taps social media's potential for aiding disaster response With Esri's help, FEMA gains a realistic view of the scope of emergencies by displaying data from social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook onto maps. Nextgov.com, by Aliya Sternstein	2/7/2011
Super Bowl Fan Map Now Available Who do you want to win the Super Bowl? Go to this nationwide map app and vote now. See where and how the rest of the country is voting. Esri	2/4/2011
Students at Judson & Brown Elementary School in Redlands Build GIS Skills Students in GATE program analyze the history of tornadoes and their intensity. Redlands Daily Facts, by Joy Juedes	1/31/2011
Geographic Information Systems, Its Role and Purpose in Belize The First Annual GIS Use Conference and Exhibit was held in Belize last week, sponsored by Esri, Land Information Center and Trimble Navigation. Esri's Simon Thompson, director of commercial industry hosted the event. Channel 7 News Belize, by Jim McFadzean	1/28/2011
Social data and geospatial mapping join the crisis response toolset Web app shows how crowdsourced social intelligence provided by Ushahidi enables emergency social data to be integrated into crisis response in a meaningful way. O'Reilly Radar, by Alex Howard	1/27/2011
Jacksonville cuts back its spending Esri data signals a fundamental shift in consumer spending habits to a much more conservative and thrifty shopper. Jackson Business Journal	1/27/2011
Intelligent Cities Ahmed Abukhater speaks on the Intelligent Cities initiative. National Building Museum	1/27/2011
Gazing Down From Cloud Number Nine ArcGIS Online is a cloud app that includes a suite of online mapping tools that students can manipulate for history or geography assignments. Teachmag.com, by Lisa Tran	1/24/2011
FEMA to use social media for emergency response FEMA is engaging the private sector and the public to determine how best to take advantage of open data, social media, and two-way interaction to improve response. Information Week, by Nick Hoover	1/21/2011
A 'New Geospatial Modality' Jack Dangermond, Esri, reflects on the changing character of geospatial industry and priority areas for Esri. Geospatial World	1/21/2011
ESRI FedUC: Clouds, Crowds and Mobile GIS Jack Dangermond describes how everyone can create and share maps through ArcGIS Online. Computerworld Blogs, by Robert Mitchell	1/20/2011
Under the radar at FedUC: Cloud offering to unite BI, GIS data Cloud-based ArcGIS service combined with on premise business data offers pay-as-you-go solution for BI and GIS from APOS Systems. Computerworld Blogs, by Robert L. Mitchell	1/20/2011
County Offices Set for Shakeup Thanks to new census numbers, precinct lines for some Denton County elected offices are going to get shaken up. Denton Record-Chronicle, by Bj Lewis	1/20/2011
FEMA Chief Taps Social Media's Potential For Aiding Disaster Response With Esri's help, FEMA gains a realistic view of the scope of emergencies by displaying data from social media tools such as Twitter and Facebook onto maps. Nextgov.com, by Aliya Sternstein	1/19/2011
Examining Indiana-Facts and Stats 2010 Esri provides key demographic indicators for Indiana's retail marketplace. Building Indiana News	1/19/2011
Planning 2.0: A Collaborative Platform for Actionable Intelligence Planning 2.0 as a platform to enhance collaboration and citizen engagement, creating people-oriented places that are shaped by people-oriented decisions. Next American City, by Ahmed Abukhater	1/18/2011
Visualizing the Flood Crisis in Queensland with Real-Time Citizen Reports Queensland data visualization offers real-time reporting for events such as road closures, emergency evacuation routes and property damage. Reports can be viewed by category. ReadWriteWeb, by Alex Williams	1/18/2011
Australia Flooding Trends Map Now Available Mapping app supplies trend analysis to visualize community reports related to the flooding in Queensland. Esri	1/18/2011
Brisbane City Council Flood COP Now Available A new map application is now available to provide updated flood response information, including evacuation centers and accessible roads near Brisbane, Australia. Esri	1/13/2011
Streamlining the Data and Cartographic Production Process Esri's Production Mapping provides a solution for organizations to standardize and optimize their map data production. GISCafe	1/12/2011
BAO-Demographic Research At Your Fingertips Esri's BAO is featured in PC Today's Mobile Office features. PC Today	1/11/2011
Market Facts 2011-Traveled for Business Esri depicts which ZIP Codes have the greatest potential to travel domestically for business Crains Chicago	1/11/2011
Alan Stevens and Jack Dangermond Selected as ASPRS Honorary Members Life-time award for distinction in advancing the science and use of geospatial information sciences. ASPRS	1/6/2011
Esri EMEA Conference 2010 More than 1500 attendees at Esri's EMEA User Conference 2010 discussed topics including ArcGIS 10, the INSPIRE directive, and the fusion of imagery and GIS. GEOinformatics , by Eric van Rees	1/6/2011
Edens and Avant GIS Technology featured in Shopping Centers Today The retail industry finds that GIS leads to better business behaviors and helps adapt to the new marketplace. Shopping Centers Today, by Steve McLinden	1/6/2011
GIS Improves Real Estate Market Research Esri's Business Analyst helps perform nationwide analysis for more profitable real estate transactions. GeoConnexion, by Karen Richardson	1/5/2011
GIS for Planning and Community Development: Solving Global Challenges GIS helps us better understand our world so we can meet global challenges. Directions Magazine, by Ahmed Abukhater	1/4/2011