November 11, 2009

ESRI Presents Free Online Seminar for Mobile GIS

Determine Which Mobile Solution Fits Your Organization’s Needs

Redlands, California—To help users evaluate ESRI’s mobile geographic information system (GIS) solutions, the company is conducting a free live training seminar this month that will demonstrate the technology’s versatility and power. Introduction to ESRI Mobile GIS Solutions will air at www.esri.com/lts on Thursday, November 19, at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., Pacific standard time.

Mobile GIS is currently used by government, utility companies, public safety agencies, and commercial organizations to streamline business processes and collect up-to-date information about assets, infrastructure, and conditions in the field.

The seminar will explain the use of mobile GIS technology within an organization’s workflow and provide methods to determine the correct product for a company’s needs and expectations.

ESRI experts will demonstrate the complete suite of mobile GIS solutions including

• ArcPad and its extensive set of mapping tools for field data collection, inspections, and GPS integration
• ArcGIS Mobile for the collection and sharing of enterprise information
• ArcGIS Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for building custom applications
• ArcLogistics Navigator for optimizing routing and staying on schedule

A broadband Internet connection and an ESRI Global Account are needed to watch the seminar. Creating a global account is easy and free: visit www.esri.com/lts, click Login, and register your name and address. A few weeks after the live presentation, the seminar will be archived and available for viewing on the ESRI Training Web site.

For more information about this free live training seminar as well as upcoming classes, visit www.esri.com/training.

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About ESRI Educational Services
With more than 200 courses to choose from, ESRI Educational Services is a recognized leader in geographic information system training. Courses cover a variety of topics related to ESRI software, the theory underlying GIS technology, and applying GIS tools to find solutions in particular fields, all while combining hands-on experience, interactivity, and instructional support to create an effective learning environment. Visit www.esri.com/training for more information.

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Carla Wheeler, ESRI
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