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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ArcGIS Server, foundation for Web GIS
As Web GIS emerges as a platform for both social and business, organisations are finding they can leverage that architecture to mash up content to deliver information to a much broader audience.
The Geospatial Resource Portal, December 29, 2008—By Jim Baumann, ESRI

Q&A: ESRI founder Jack Dangermond
In a rare interview, ESRI founder and president Jack Dangermond explains why geographic information systems (GIS) are so much more than just Google Maps.
CBR, December 15, 2008—By Steve Evans

Technology: Chain Links
Chain restaurant operators lead the way in adopting technologies to help minimize human error and increase efficiency.
Restaurants and Institutions, December 14, 2008—By Kate Leahy, Senior Associate Editor

In Pictures: Mapping in Action
In the wake of natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies, one of the first teams on the scene is from a charity you may never have heard of: MapAction.
BBC News, December 11, 2008

GIS software enables voters to see election results in real time
Thanks to ESRI, voters in California's Alameda County this past November were able to visit a GIS-enabled Web site to see election results at the precinct level in real time.
GovPro Media, December 8, 2008—by Josh Cable

Geospatial Crystal Ball
Experts are developing geospatial analytic predictive techniques that seek to project where an event or individual can be found in the future.
Military Geospatial Technology, December 7, 2008—by Karen E. Thuermer, MGT Correspondent

Mapping Your Votes: Users Increasingly Turn to GIS for Election Information
Planning an election, managing the voting in multiple precincts and disseminating results all present complex technical challenges.
GeoPlace, December 1, 2008—by L. Scott Tillett

GIS Day Q & A with Joseph Kerski
We were thrilled when Joseph agreed to take a moment out of his recent trip exploring GIS education in Taiwan to answer some of our questions about geospatial technology and his work with ESRI.
My Wonderful World Blog, November 19, 2008

GIS software saves £700,000 on Countryside Survey
The English government has saved £700,000 by using geographic information software on mobile computers to produce the most detailed Countryside Survey to date.
Computer Weekly, November 18, 2008—by Warwick Ashford, Computer Weekly

Charity Puts Relief Work On The Map
MapAction is using the latest in geographic information technology to bring speedy relief to disaster victims.
What PC?, November 12, 2008—by Tom Young, Computing

ArcGIS Server Powers City of Boston Solar Energy Website
The City of Boston is committed to inreasing its solar energy output fiftyfold by 2015. As part of that initiative, the city is mapping rooftops to find those ideal for photovoltaic panels. ArcGIS Server is being used to map out Solar Boston.
Directions Magazine, November 11, 2008

Integrated GIS-GPS Device Proving Field-Worthy
The integration of multiple technologies in one device is now enabling soldiers and civilians to determine geographic coordinates at remote targets up to 1,000 meters away.
Cadalyst, November 4, 2008—by Andrew G. Roe, P.E.

Campaigns Use Anything With Wheels to Get Out the Vote
With Election Day upon us, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama have shifted their focus from tearing each other apart to getting out the vote.
WIRED, November 4, 2008—by Dave Demerjian

BPA may shake up GIS industry
SmartBuy deal could turn into business bonanza but vendors wary about facing deep discounts.
FCW.com, November 3, 2008—by Alice Lipowicz

Dryden Unveils First Official Town Map
As a graphical representation of a place, a map can reveal a great deal about not only topography and physical boundaries, but also the political and personal landscape of a town.
Ithaca Journal, November 3, 2008—by Stacey Shackford

Loma Linda expands geo IT
High-tech system gets patients to the right hospital.
Healthcare IT News, November, 2008—by Bernie Monegain, Healthcare IT News

GIS and the Influence of Neogeography
GIS is a unique tool for synthesizing information because it can correlate data that seemingly has no relationship—data connected by location alone.
GIS Developments, November, 2008—by Jim Bauman, ESRI

ArcLogistics 9.3 takes heat off your fleet
ESRI's latest version of ArcLogistics takes the guesswork out of fleet management.
Government Computer News, October 31, 2008—by Trudy Walsh

Indiana launches GIS emergency network
The Indiana Homeland Security Department is deploying a communication network that uses ESRI geographic information system software.
Government Computer News, October 30, 2008—by Trudy Walsh

Interview: Understanding Global Ecosystem Trends
The United Nations Environment Program’s World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC ) in Cambridge, United Kingdom, has a dedicated staff of more than 60 people that work to bring together data on global biodiversity and conservation to guide policy.
V1 Magazine, October 28, 2008—by Matt Ball

GIS Eases Scheduling of Sports Practices for Parks Department
In Cary, N.C. Players in leagues for ages 6 to 10 consistently attend practices near their homes, thanks to a GIS application created by Leith Britt, GIS analyst for the Cary Technology Services Department.
Government Technology, October 24, 2008—by Andy Opsahl

Mapping Technology At Heart Of Hospital Crisis Management
Grange's hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center east of Los Angeles, is several years into a GIS development project with nearby GIS firm ESRI.
Internet and Technology, October 22, 2008—by Donna Howell, Investor's Business Daily

SOA puts intelligence on the map
New systems integration technologies put power behind geospatial intelligence.
Defense Systems, October 20, 2008—by David Perera

City Hall and GIS
As neighbourhoods change overnight, and as pressure on limited municipal resources increases, the effective management of those resources requires a greater level of insight.
Future Gov, October 10, 2008—by Amelia Kwok

Online GIS Tool Helps Citizens Track Snowplows During Blizzards
Snowstorms can be intense enough in Vanderburgh County, Ind., that the local roadways must be plowed. After a blizzard there left 2 feet of snow, the county developed a GIS Web tool in 2006 for citizens who are antsy to know when to expect snowplow service.
Government Technology, October 10, 2008—by Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

School Project Puts Towns On Map
The Turners Falls High School Community Atlas Project has received national recognition as "Model Project for 2007-08," an annual honor given by ESRI, the company that designs and develops geographic information system technology.
The Republican, October 5, 2008—by Cori Urban

Jack Dangermond Interview at ESRI UC 2008
ESRI's Jack Dangermond gave this interview to the GeoConnexion UK edition editor, Maria Pellegrini, while she was at the ESRI User Conference 2008 in San Diego, 13-17 July this year.
GeoConnexion, October 2, 2008—by Maria Pellegrini, GeoConnexion

ESRI Canada demonstrates how GIS can be used to analyze parking tickets
ESRI Canada and CTV News use the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API to analyze parking tickets in Vancouver British Columbia.
CTV, October, 2008

Volunteered Geographic Information
In Jim Baumann's third "Thought Leader" interview, he meets Professor Michael Goodchild.
Geo: International Magazine, October 2008—by Jim Baumann

ESRI User Conference 2008 Report
More than 14,500 people from 114 countries gathered in San Diego for the 28th annual ESRI International User Conference on 4-8 August 2008, which continues to rank as the largest GIS conference in the world.
Geo: International Magazine, October 2008—by Maria Pellegrini, GEO:connexion UK

Safeguarding the Heart of Insurance
The benefits of mapping technology extend far beyond identifying properties at risk of flood but how far have insurers travelled towards true exposure management?
POST Online Login Required, September 25, 2008—by Lynn Rouse

Sustainable Solutions for Upgrading Squatter Developments
Our case study was part of a five-year World Bank program for upgrading squatter developments in Caracas.
Geospatial Solutions, September 24, 2008—by Rosario Giusti de Pérez, and Ramón A. Pérez

The List: East Bay Wealthiest Communities
Diablo ZIP Code 94528 is among the wealthiest ZIP Codes listed in The East Bay Times area according to ESRI. Both median net worth and home values are more than $1,000,000.
East Bay Business Times, August 29—September 4, 2008

Idaho Power Company Protects the Lifeblood of the State
For much of Idaho, the Snake River is the lifeblood. The 1,040 mile tributary of the Columbia River provides water for drinking, irrigating, and generating approximately 50 percent of the state's energy through hydropower.
V1 Magazine, September 15, 2008—by Jessica Wyland, ESRI

ArcGIS Server 9.3 Facilitates Easy-To-Use Mashup Applications
The advent of new-generation Web 2.0 principles and practices has allowed Web-based, geographic data communities to provide hosted services and applications that engender the easy distribution and sharing of information.
GIS Development, September 8, 2008—by Robin Rowe, ESRI

Ethanol Buzz Fuels Planning by Colonial Pipeline
Amid the clamor of national debate over how best to reduce reliance on oil, the call to replace petroleum with ethanol made enough noise to attract government and industry attention.
V1 Magazine, September 3, 2008—by Jessica Wyland

Erlanger, Ky., police mash together search, BI and mapping
A new Web-based BI portal allows patrol officers to enter data, or even pieces of data, such as a few numbers from a license plate, into a simple search interface and retrieve information from their own databases and those of neighboring towns.
IT World, September 2, 2008—by Heather Havenstein

Group Effort
Using a geodatabase to accurately bill service connections.
Public Works Online, September 1, 2008—by Emily Vines, ESRI

Better BI: Erlanger (Ky.) Police Department
By mashing together search, BI and mapping, police officers can view real-time crime data along with past records.
Computer World, September 1, 2008—by Heather Havenstein

Inaugural GIS/RS Summit Held at ESRI U.C.
More than 200 attendees joined speakers in discussing how remotely sensed data has been used successfully at their respective organizations at the inaugural Remote Sensing and GIS Summit held Aug. 3, prior to the 2008 ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California.
Imaging Notes, September, 2008

LoG IN Facilitates E-government
To stimulate cooperation among countries around the North Sea, the European Union created the North Sea Programme several years ago. This program funds projects that are innovative and sustainable, particularly in the support of egovernment transactions.
Geo Connexion, September, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Interview: GIS Provides Tools for Optimism
Peter Raven, noted botanist, environmentalist and president of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, gave the keynote speech at this year's ESRI International User Conference. Raven's talk centered on the need for biodiversity and species preservation, and he praised the GIS toolset for contributing greatly in these causes.
V1 Magazine, August 25, 2008—by Matt Ball

GIS Saves Baltimore County $4 Million Annually
Baltimore County, Md., operates an enterprise GIS that is available to all county agencies and departments.
Government Technology, August 20, 2008—by Matt Freeman, ESRI

Mapping out efficiency at airport
The ArcGIS spatial database engine allows the planners at the airport to compile information from a wide range of sources that can be reproduced in simple map form.
Manchester Evening News, August 12, 2008—by Mark Richardson

GIS Enterprise Technology Investment Yields Proactive, Intelligence-Led Policing
The modern law enforcement profession is undergoing a shift in how agencies operate. Comprehensive information systems and technology can now provide a foundation for driving the mission of protecting citizens, ensuring officer safety, and serving the community.
The Police Chief, August 8, 2008—by Dave Cook, ESRI; Scott L. Burton, BIRM

ESRI User Conference
Can GIS technology save the world? Only time will tell, but there are many here who believe it can, and who make a convincing argument that GIS is an important tool for solving problems like climate change.
GeoSpatial Solutions, August 4-7, 2008—by Jeff Chappell

ESRI UC: Technical Keynotes
Adena Schutzberg reviews two technical keynotes: "A Framework for Implementing GIS on the Web," presented by Clint Brown, and "ArcGIS 9.4, the Road Ahead," presented by Damian Spangrud.
Directions Magazine, August 07, 2008—by Adena Schutzberg

Earthquake Commission of New Zealand Partners with IBM in Successful Deployment of Guidewire ClaimCenter
New Zealand, with the integration of ESRI's geographic information system (GIS), will be able to map details on all of it's earthquake activity.
GIS Cafe, August 6, 2008

Podcast: ESRI UC Morning Plenary - Our Take
Directions Magazine editors review the morning plenary at the 2008 ESRI User Conference. The main focus included enhancements in ArcGIS 9.3, 3D, imagery and announcements from Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary of Interior, who stole the show.
Directions Magazine, August 5, 2008—by Joe Francica and Adena Schutzberg

California Resources Agency Receives Special Achievement in GIS Award
The State of California Resources Agency's CERES Program has demonstrated vision and leadership, and will receive a special achievement in GIS award on August 6, at the Annual ESRI International User Conference (ESRI UC) in San Diego, California.
Government Computer News, August 4, 2008

Better management through GIS
Speaking yesterday at a meeting of ESRI executives in San Diego, Kempthorne detailed how the use of GIS technology convinced him to list the polar bear on the federal Endangered Species List.
Government Computer News, August 4, 2008—by Trudy Walsh

Kempthorne Announces that 35 Years of Landsat Data Available Free
Interview with Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne and USGS Director Mark Myers. Directions Magazine, August 3, 2008—by Joe Francica

Mapping at Collins Bartholomew
The 12th Edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, and the forthcoming The Times Universal Atlas of the World, epitomize the use of geographic data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in the creation of published atlases and maps.
GeoInformatics, July/August, 2008, page 10—by Mick Ashworth and Jim Irvine

Saving the Planet One "Hotspot" At a Time
In this information-driven age, the same level of agility is essential for organizations such as The Nature Conservancy (TNC), which measure success not in market share but in staying ahead of climate change, poorly planned developments, and other threats to the environment.
Oracle, July, 2008—by Alan Joch

Virtual Earth and ArcGIS
Microsoft Corp. has announced that its Virtual Earth program is being integrated into ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server programs.
Government Computer News, July 31, 2008—by Patrick Marshall

Unlocking the Wealth of Imagery
Both public and private organizations are find-ing that the volume of imagery available to them is growing at a rapid rate. At the same time, however, the importance of updated and current imagery, including aerial and satel-lite, is also growing. Decision makers in many organizations need the latest high-quality im-ages to visualize and analyze activities such as land use, forest quality, military operations, and emergency situations.
Image Notes, Summer 2008—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

Geospecific Simulation
Geospatial technology is becoming a cornerstone of DOD training and mission prepatation systems.
Military Geospatial Technology, July 29, 2008—by Marty Kauchak, MGT Correspondent

Exploiting a geospatial information revolution
The asymmetric nature of current military operations has seen the demand for, and subsequent collection of, vast amounts of actionable intelligence on a previously unimaginable scale.
Jane's Defense News, July 25, 2008—by Tony Skinner

Book Review: "The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach"
In his opening address at the 2004 ESRI GeoInfo Business Summit, Jack Dangermond, president of ESRI, quoted CIO Magazine as saying that "70% of all CIO's have identified GIS as a strategic IT component." With this in mind, ESRI and the PA Consulting Group are publishing a ten- step methodology titled "The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach."
CIO, July 25, 2008—by Paul Amos

Building a Better World in GeoWeb 2008, Part 1
The geospatial community is hard at work building a new world. It's a world that's eerily familiar to us, because it's a digital replica of the one we live in.
Cadalyst, July 24, 2008—by Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst

Building a Better World in GeoWeb 2008
The geospatial community is hard at work building a new world. It's a world that's eerily familiar to us, because it's a digital replica of the one we live in.
Geospatial Solutions, July 24, 2008—by Kenneth Wong

Cape Town's GIS Implementation Emphasizes Systems Integration
In 2001, seven neighboring local authorities were amalgamated into the city of Cape Town in the Republic of South Africa with the intention of consolidating and streamlining municipal services across the Cape Town metropolitan area.
GeoPlace.com, July 23, 2008—by Jim Baumann

Technology Profile: Spatial Integrity
The focus for Colorado Springs Utilities (SU) is its attention to the basics--the four core services of electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater services to customers in the Pikes Peak region of central Colorado.
Point Of Beginning, July 23, 2008

Sichuan Shows Value of Spatial
ESRI China worked with many government agencies and hardware and data partners to help provide support for spatial data sharing in the wake of the Sichuan earthquake.
Asian Surveying and Mapping, July 18, 2008

Monitoring Rice Production: Burma
In the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, the Foreign Agriculture Service of the US Department of Agriculture has begun producing a series of maps of damaged agricultural areas.
Asian Surveying and Mapping, July 18, 2008

ESRI (UK) announces speakers for EMEA User Conference 2008
This year, plenary speakers have been selected to show innovative uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and reflect the conference theme of 'GIS for everyday life'.
ESRI UK, July 3, 2008

Map Out Opportunities
Corporate giants such as Starbucks Coffee use mapping tools to select where to build stores.
Yahoo News, July 3, 2008—by Sonja Carberry

GIS Works Behind the Scenes
For the people at the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command (UOPSC), GIS was the tool that delivered the same accurate, relevant, and up-to-date data to all the people keeping an eye on the situation.
GeoConnexion Magazine, July, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

GIS Takes Gold at Turin
While spectators remained firmly focused on the aspirations and performances of the athletes at Torino 2006, the organizing committee worked non-stop behind the scenes to ensure that sporting events and related activities were conducted with clockwork precision.
GeoConnexion Magazine, July, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach
The second on Jim Baumann's 'thought leader' interview series meets ESRI's David Maquire.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, July, 2008

Governors Seek New Tools to Protect Wildlife From Development
The annual meeting kicked off with speeches and discussions about how Western states can better protect crucial migration corridors for animals such as antelope, moose and elk, while still extracting energy resources such as oil and natural gas.
Star Tribune, June 30, 2008—by Chris Merrill, Star Tribune

Hospital Implements High-Tech Emergency Response System
Location-based mapping system helps public safety officials, hospitals, and emergency responders more quickly and efficiently get aid to people in trouble.
Information Week, June 25, 2008—by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Information Week

Framing the Land
To meet the challenge of managing approximately 461 million acres of public lands, the BLM and USFS contracted with the Professional Services Group of geographic information systems (GIS) software and services pioneer ESRI to create the National Integrated Land System (NILS).
Point of Beginning, June 17, 2008—by Allen Hendrickson

ESRI Press Announces The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach
The Business Benefits of GIS: An ROI Approach is an eagerly anticipated book/methodology from ESRI Press that helps GIS practitioners complete a return on investment (ROI) process that clearly demonstrates how, when, and where the implementation of a GIS could create business value for their organization.
GIS Development, June 17, 2008

GIS Portal Streamlines Aquaculture and Fisheries in Africa
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him to use GIS and he will develop informed, sustainable practices in aquaculture and inland fisheries management.
GeoConnexion, June 10, 2008—by Jessica Wyland, ESRI

TietoEnator Delivers Forest Resource Data System to Forestry Development Centre Tapio
TietoEnator of Finland is using ESRI's GIS to create applications for managing and visualizing forestry data captured via remote sensing methods.
TietoEnator, June 10, 2008

Assessing Iron Pipelines With Geographic Mapping Technology
In the United States and Canada, cast iron and ductile iron pipes are used in many municipal water systems, and quite a few of these pipes have been in service for more than 100 years. An American Water Works Association survey of utilities conducted in 2002 determined that two out of every three water pipelines in service are made of either ductile or cast iron pipe. The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association recognizes 616 water utilities with cast iron water mains that have provided continuous service for 100 or more years, and 22 with iron pipe providing service for 150 or more years.
Material Matters, June 2008—Richard Bonds, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

Siting Service Centers
Effective desktop mapping helps Security Service FCU research new and potential locations.
CUES, June, 2008—by Karen Richardson

Nick Land On Inspire
Nick Land, ESRI Europe's Business Development Manager for National Mapping & Cadastre Agencies, recently sat down with staff writer Jim Baumann to discuss INSPIRE, a pan-European spatial data initiative. Land is the former Executive Director of EuroGeographics.
GeoConnexion, June, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Mapping The Future
New products, innovations and cool gadgets, though, are constantly moving in and out of the market and, combined with the old standbys, are helping to advance safety and effectiveness in the fire service.
National Fire and Rescue, May/June, 2008—by Russ Johnson

By The Numbers: North Memphis
The latest demographics from ESRI shows Memphis's ZIP Code 38128 ranks among the highest in ZIP Codes in Shelby County for income and home values. Further demographic classification using Tapestry segmentation reveals 38128 neighborhoods are best characterized as Metro City Edge, residents living in older, suburban neighborhoods.
Memphis Business Journal, May 30, 2008

2008 ZIP Code Analysis
Home Values are up in the Triangle area. Raleigh ZIP Code 27608, one of the area's highest median home value areas according to ESRI, has risen almost 16 percent since 2006.
Triangle Business Journal, Spring, 2008

Karstero Soil Erosion Model For Lebanon
The authors Describe a model for predicting soil erosion hazard created with ArcGIS Modelbuilder.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, May 29, 2008

Interview: Adding Design Capability to GIS
"We seem to be in another period of great environmental awareness right now. Will we see greater action on this round?"
V1 Magazine, May 20, 2008—by Matt Ball

Measuring the Boreal Forest's Breadth
Some scientists are measuring the changing mass of the boreal forest biome, covering more than 14 percent of the total land surface. Gregory J. Fiske, a research associate at the Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC), is among them. He uses a method known as remote sensing.
Cadalyst, May 20, 2008—by Kenneth Wong, Cadalyst

Hispanics, housing drive D-FW population gains in last 8 years
Dallas-Fort Worth has experienced enviable population gains in the last eight years. It added more people than any other metropolitan area in the nation – with the exception of Atlanta, which had a slight edge.
Dallas Morning News, May 18, 2008—by Cheryl Hall, The Dallas Morning News

Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Need to Upgrade Technology Infrastructure at Conference on California's Future
Schwarzenegger says GIS technology is kind of like Google Earth, but better. He called on State Chief Information Officer Teri Takai to create a task force to help other agencies and departments tap into Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Office of the Governor, State of California, May 15, 2008

GIS Exec Works to Unlock Hidden Geographic Data
Geography buffs tantalized by the quantity of geographic information hidden away among countless municipal computer systems have something to cheer about.
Webware, May 13, 2008—by Stephen Shankland, Webware

Entrepreneurs Hope To Bring Computer Dating Principals To Real Estate Sales
Consumers soon may put the same kind of research and analysis into deciding where to buy or build a home as corporations do when looking for a site for a new store, predicts Jack Dangermond, president of the Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.
Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2008—by Jon Van, Inside Technology

Fleet Management, GIS and Telework Power Green Government Efforts
As state and local governments increasingly go green, GIS plays an important role in their efforts.
Government Technology, May 7, 2008—Andy Opsahl

Increased Image Collection Opportunities
WorldView, built by Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corporation with the imaging sensor provided by ITT Corporation, is a high capacity, panchromatic imaging system featuring half-meter resolution imagery.
GeoInformatics Page 16, April/May, 2008—by Philip Cheng and Chuck Chaapel, GeoInformatics

I.T. Helps Cardiac Education Efforts
The American Heart Association is using market segmentation software to help focus its educational efforts on those with the greatest risk of heart disease.
Health Data Management, April 29, 2008

ESRI (UK) Opens Registration for 2008 EMEA User Conference
ESRI (UK) today announced that registration is open for the ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa User Conference 2008.
ESRI UK, April 24, 2008

Foreclosure Fallout
Foreclosures Up, mortgage lending down in Greater Chicago. Foreclosures have rippled across the city and suburbs last year as new mortgage loans were declined. Evanston, one of the area's highest median household income and home value areas according to ESRI recorded 67 foreclosures during the first quarter alone, compared to 127 total last year.
Chicago Business, April 21, 2008—by Steve Daniels and Monée Fields-White

The GIS and Data Solution for Advanced Business Analysis
ESRI Canada and Environics Analytics are pleased to announce the release of a complete business geographic information systems (GIS) solution that leverages the intelligence of the best available Canadian geographic, demographic, consumer lifestyle, and business data.
ESRI Canada, April 15, 2008—by Leslie Keyser, ESRI Canada

ArcGIS Explorer Podcast
Jesse and Sue from VerySpatial recently interviewed Bern Szukalski, ArcGIS Explorer Product Manager. The interview starts at the 9:35 mark.
Very Spatial, April 13, 2008

SQL Server 2008 Offers New Strength
Microsoft's soon-to-be-released SQL Server 2008 offers new support for spatial data types that some analysts say should deliver a real boost to geospatial applications and data sharing at all levels of government.
Government Computer News, April 11, 2008—by Patrick Marshall

Data, Data Everywhere and Not a Bit to Link
While we are awash in a sea of data, the use of relevant information often is restricted because of compatibility and/or security issues. The European Union (EU) is keenly aware of this paradox and the critical need to develop clear methodology to encourage greater use of e-government transactions.
GeoPlace.com, April 10, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Citilabs Announces Cube Version 5; Cube now incorporates ESRI's ArcGIS Technology
Citilabs, the world leader in transportation modeling software, is proud to announce the release of its next generation product-line, Cube 5. This new version of Cube has been developed using ESRI's ArcGIS technology, providing software users significant advancements in productivity, analysis, and data-sharing.
Citilabs, April 2, 2008—Oakland, CA

Fresh Island Perspective
Although it is hard to dispute the beauty of the Florida Keys' lush vegetation and vibrant colors, the coastal nature of the region presents challenges when surveyors want to map the area.
American City and County, April 1, 2008

Communicating Science with GIS
GIS technology strengthens Danish research and helps inform the public.
GeoConnexion, April 2008—by Kerstin Geitner, DTU Aqua

Using GIS for Efficient Transmission Line Siting
More sophisticated geographic information system (GIS) technology enhances the methods electricity providers use to consider variables in their line siting processes and is a means for accessing and sharing related geographic data throughout their companies.
Utility Automation & Engineering T&D, April, 2008—by Barbara Shields, ESRI

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai, Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt Movement, was the keynote at the 2007 ESRI International User Conference. This film tells the story of her 30-year journey to protect the environment by planting trees.
Taking Root, New Film Screens in April, 2008—by Wangari Maathai

Geographic IT for emergency management and event security
ESRI's Russ Johnson gives a comprehensive description of how geographic information technology benefits all aspects of emergency management and event security.
Contingency Today, March 31, 2008—by Russ Johnson, ESRI

Fire Commentary: Technology Supporting Our Mission
Numerous technologies are currently available to assist firefighters in safety, strategic planning, tactical operations, command and control, accountability, and management.
Fire Engineering, March 27, 2008—by Don Oliver, Fire Engineering

Utility Saves Costs of Call-Before-You-Dig Program
Careless digging poses a threat to underground facilities and to people. Most states have established "one-call centers," which ensure damage prevention and increase excavation safety.
Electric Light and Power, March 25, 2008—by Kevin Ruggiero, PPL Electric Utilities

Singapore Plants Trees in GIS
Singapore was not always known as the Garden City. In 1963, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew recognised the importance of greenery as a factor in attracting foreign investors, so he launched a tree planting campaign.
Asian Surveying and Mapping, March 21, 2008

Exploration and GIS: Closing the Productivity Gap
Exploration software and GIS are essential for geologists searching for petroleum and mineral deposits. With discoveries harder to find, geoscientists are collecting more data than ever before and examining their findings with greater scrutiny.
Directions Magazine, March 21, 2008—by Carmela Burns, Geosoft

Tornado puts EOC mapping system to test
A new computer mapping system installed in the Emergency Operations Center was unexpectedly tested when a tornado hit Capitola earlier this month.
Tallahassee's Homepage, March 21, 2008—by Nic Corbett, Tallahassee's Homepage

Where is the wealth in your state?
The March regional issues of the Wealth Management Business Magazines from France Publications reveal the 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the state of California, New Jersey, and Virginia in an easy-to-read graphic format. ZIP Codes ranked by ESRI's wealth indicators, such as income, home value, net worth, and Community Tapestry, prove there is more to wealth than just your paycheck.
California, New Jersey, Virginia, March 2008

Smooth Dataflow Assures Smooth Oil Flow
When John Waldeck, GIS manager at Plains, joined the company in August 2003, it was still using hardcopy maps for managing and monitoring its pipelines.
Directions Magazine, March 7, 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Cleveland residential run-ins mapped out with a click
City officials will be able to tap into all the records -- fires, police calls, housing violations, snowplow routes and boarded- up houses -- with an innovative use of mapping software.
The Plain Dealer, March 2, 2008—by Gabriel Baird, Plain Dealer

Breaking down the barriers
The county and five cities maintained their own databases, each with entirely different information. The mismatched data made it difficult to coordinate intergovernmental emergency response and cleanup efforts during hurricanes and other catastrophes.
Public Works Magazine, March 1, 2008—by Scott Cattran, Public Works Magazine

Streamlining the Process
Increasing access to the images increases their value, and since images are a snapshot in time, the faster they are made available, the more useful they are to those who need them.
Professional Surveyor Magazine, [PDF, page 26] March 2008—by Karen Richardson, ESRI

Utility saves costs of call-before-you-dig program
The PHOENIX program screens all PPL Electric Utilities' one-call tickets and only forwards those that are within the buffered area where the utility has underground cables.
Electric Light & Power of Pennwell's T&D Utility Automation & Engineering, March, 2008—by Kevin Ruggiero, PPL Electric Utilities

ESRI Emphasizes New Workflows through ArcGIS 9.3 Enhancements at Federal User's Conference
ESRI representatives presented a list of enhancements for ArcGIS version 9.3 and noted in particular that this release has greatly improved documentation. Users can expect the release in April or May.
Directions Magazine, February 27, 2008—by Joe Francica

JDA Software Group Launches Fleet Management V7.4 Featuring Powerful Transportation Network Analysis Tools
The newly enhanced version of JDA's Fleet Management solution embeds ESRI's ArcGIS Network Analyst, a powerful geographic information system (GIS) and analysis toolset that enables users to build more efficient and environmentally-friendly distribution networks.
JDA Software, February 25, 2008

Interior to Integrate Geospatial Resources
The Interior Department has embarked on a program to integrate and modernize its resources for managing map and geospecific data, said Jason Cason, associate deputy secretary of the department.
Government Computer News, February 21, 2008—by Joab Jackson

Among the Wealthy in Greater Columbus, Ohio
ZIP Code 43082, Westerville, Ohio, tops the list of the wealthiest ZIP Codes in the current issue of Business First.
According to ESRI's 2007 demographic data, these residents earn an average household income of $160,697 and have an average net worth exceeding $925,000.
Business First, February 19, 2008—by Donna Fancher, ESRI

Shared GIS Helps Texas Cities Create Rich Online Maps
Though Rowlett, Texas, has a population of just 53,000, it has an interactive online map that puts many larger municipalities to shame.
Government Technology, February 15, 2008—by Adam Stone

Portland Police Bureau Makes Geospatial Widely Accessible
The Bureau's Strategic Services Division, developed, along with the Bureau of Technology Services, a public-facing Web-based CrimeMapper application that gets about 1.8 million hits a year.
Directions Magazine, February 11, 2008—by Nora Parker, Directions Magazine

Time For Businesses To Get Serious About Location Technology
The tech's still in its early days, but tracking a pizza delivery street by street shows what's possible.
InformationWeek, February 9, 2008—by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, InformationWeek

Mapping the vote
Thousands of people move every day in America, which presents unique challenges for cities and counties before any election.
American City and Country, February 1, 2008—by Emily Vines, ESRI

Get the Picture?
Geographic information systems that display data in map-like formats are gaining ground in higher education. GIS's visual tools are helping institutions gain efficiencies in facilities planning, recruiting and enrollment, and much more.
NACUBO, February, 2008—by Apryl Motley, Columbia, Maryland

GIS Used To Develop Alpine Rail Link
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.
GEOconnexion International Magazine, February 2008—by Jim Baumann, ESRI

Directing Youth to a New Path
Geospatial program educates 4-H youth about technology to "develop in-depth knowledge of career opportunities in precision agriculture and geospatial fields" in youth leaders.
Cowboy Jornal, Oklahoma State, Spring 2008—by Rochelle Landwerh

Music City's Power Company Plugged into GIS
Nashville Electric Service (NES) is using ArcGIS software to assist in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of its complex electric network. GIS has been instrumental in improving NES' operations management and decreasing storm-outage recovery time.
GeoPlace.com, January 2008—by Matthew Freeman, ESRI

Science and Our Changing Climate
GIS creates a new framework for studying global climate change by allowing users to inventory and display large, complex spatial data sets.
Redlands Daily Facts, January 30, 2008—by Matthew Artz, ESRI

Software Can Aid Search For Missing Kids
Thanks to software donated to the Utah Child Abduction Response Team (CART), the chances for a happy ending have gotten better. The program provides clues, pinpoints suspects, and narrows the search in seconds.
The Salt Lake Tribune, January 27, 2008—by Pamela Manson

Supervisors Get First Glimpse at Multi-layered Web Site
Thanks to a rebuilt North Coast Prosperity Web site and new countywide online Geographic Information System, Humboldt County [California] residents may be able to answer many of their questions on economics, zoning, land use.
Times-Standard, January 17, 2008—by Jessie Faulkner

ESRI and Energex Took a Long E-view
Commercialized through application developer ESRI Australia, and dubbed "e-view," the tool now forms the basis of spatial information capture and storage for numerous government departments and agencies around the world.
The Australian Financial Review, January 15, 2008—by Jeanne-Vida Douglas

ESRI Founder Jack Dangermond Predicts the Future of GIS
Jack Dangermond shares his insight about where GIS technology is now, where it is headed, and what impact new mapping tools are making on what used to be a field accessible to only the technically skilled.
Government Technology, January 11, 2008—by Chad Vander Veen

Researchers Use GIS to Study Landslide Causes
Torrential rainfall in the summer of 2004 caused a series of natural disasters in the Niigata region of Honshu, the largest island in Japan.
Asian Surveying & Mapping, January 10, 2008

Street Directories in Singapore
Since 1954, the Singapore Land Authority (then know as the Survey Department) has been publishing a comprehensive street directory of the city.
Asian Surveying and Mapping, January 4, 2008

Helping to Solve Global Problems
ESRI became a leader in the GIS industry during the 1980s and continues to develop and support the most widely used GIS technology.
Hydro International, January 3, 2008

Managers leverage asset-management software to justify asking for a bigger piece of the general-revenues pie
Though it wreaked havoc on the housing market and could lead to a recession, the subprime credit crisis has had at least one benefit: It fueled investment in infrastructure.
Public Works Online, January 1, 2008—by Stephanie Johnston

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