Foundational enterprise GIS software
This enterprise GIS system has comprehensive mapping, data management, and analytical capabilities, plus access to ArcGIS applications, data, solution templates, AI models, and extensions.
ArcGIS Enterprise
ArcGIS deployed as self-hosted software
ArcGIS Enterprise is self-hosted geographic information system (GIS) software for mapping, analytics, and data management. It runs on your infrastructure to meet compliance, security, and customization needs.
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INTERACTIVE MAP
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Powered by real data and analysis in ArcGIS Pro, this web app was made in concert with development tools from the comprehensive ArcGIS platform.
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Delivering the powerful capabilities of ArcGIS on self-hosted software
Esri’s ArcGIS is a comprehensive geospatial platform with world-leading capabilities for mapping and analyzing data. User type licenses for ArcGIS Enterprise unlock these capabilities with flexible deployment options for highly secure data management and collaboration.
MAPPING AND VISUALIZATION
Enterprise mapping on your terms
Create custom maps and data visualizations that help inform critical decision-making across the organization.
- Make 2D and 3D maps
- Map any form of spatial data, from spreadsheets to cloud data warehouses
- Build digital twins for scenario planning
- Accelerate workflows with ready-to-use spatial content
ANALYTICS
Powerful spatial analytics
Unlock valuable patterns and insights from your business data by adding spatial context. Choose from a host of analysis tools that can be accessed through a browser, on desktop, or through applications.
- Understand where things are and how they relate
- Leverage advanced analytics such as big data analytics and knowledge graphs
- Use built-in Al tools for machine learning workflows
- Accelerate imagery analysis with cloud-native GIS technology
DATA MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive data management
Collect, store, and use your data in a centralized environment, enabling organization-wide access and editing. ArcGIS Enterprise unites data from business systems and workflows across organizations to reduce data redundancies.
- Leverage ready-to-use data storage options and connect to your data
- Support advanced editing workflows with branch versioning
- Protect data sovereignty with control over where data is stored
- Configure to support compliance standards such as HIPAA and GDPR
COLLABORATION
Enterprise-wide collaboration
Expand the reach of geospatial content to create a more holistic view of your organization’s operations. Collaborate on maps and spatial datasets, internally and externally, with curated access.
- Create secure groups for collaboration
- Scale collaboration with role-based access
- Accelerate time to insights with ready-to-use applications
- Integrate content seamlessly with ArcGIS Online
CUSTOMIZATION
Deep customization and automation
Architect ArcGIS Enterprise to meet your organization’s needs, adding users, capacity, and functionality without investing in additional point solutions. Integrate with existing IT-managed identity stores and automate workflows to reduce errors and save time.
- Deploy and scale with a modular, extensible system
- Access extensive API libraries
- Customize with the ArcGIS Enterprise SDK
- Automate administrative tasks, repeatable workflows, and observability
ArcGIS Enterprise license options
ArcGIS Enterprise is accessed via user types, which include ArcGIS Pro desktop software for advanced cartography and data management.
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Organizations across industries use ArcGIS Enterprise to meet business needs
- Tensio
- City of Des Moines
- US Forest Service
- Gamuda
- Dublin Airport
ASSET AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Keeping the power on for half a million people
Power grid operator Tensio manages 29,000 kilometers of lines and cables, 100 transformer stations, and 13,000 substations, supporting nearly half a million people in Norway’s Trøndelag region.
To future-proof its operations, Tensio deployed ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes. This secure infrastructure scales to meet demand and supports mission-critical availability. Tensio now uses cloud-native GIS to deliver reliable energy services, meet data sovereignty requirements, and support ongoing innovation.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Advancing emergency response by making updates in minutes, not weeks
The City of Des Moines, Iowa, acts as a regional GIS data repository and hub for public safety and emergency response, serving half a million residents.
Teams used ArcGIS technology to transform how address data is collected, managed, and delivered for Next Generation 911 (NG911). Branch versioning in ArcGIS Enterprise enables real-time editing and validation, leading to faster updates and better accuracy when minutes matter.
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Revolutionizing interagency data sharing to save $5 million a year
The US Forest Service teamed up with other agencies to create the first ever cross-agency imagery hosting platform, enhancing collaboration and data accuracy through centralized, web-accessible storage.
Powered by ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes, the platform is projected to save the Forest Service alone about $5 million annually by eliminating legacy systems, reducing duplicate storage, and leveraging autoscaling to minimize cloud costs.
URBAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Enhancing project delivery with real-time access to project information
Gamuda Berhad (Gamuda), a regional engineering, property, and infrastructure company based in Malaysia, transformed project delivery and operational efficiency through a groundbreaking digital transformation initiative.
Implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise in the Microsoft Azure Cloud provided scalability, flexibility, and real-time access to project information. Custom web applications and mobile GIS tools enhanced field operations, reducing design errors and improving collaboration.
ASSET AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Transforming data management for 3,000 employees
Dublin Airport leveraged ArcGIS Enterprise to create a secure, centralized data management system for the airport and its more than 3,000 employees.
ArcGIS Enterprise was the ideal solution to secure Dublin Airport’s sensitive data about terminals and airfields that must be stored in-house. ArcGIS Enterprise serves as a foundational GIS system that supports the airport’s continuing growth.
ArcGIS Enterprise is backed by Esri’s world-class support
Access to ArcGIS Enterprise includes much more than GIS software. Depend on Esri’s decades of experience and proven expertise of helping people succeed with GIS.
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Frequently asked questions
ArcGIS Enterprise is a self-hosted enterprise GIS software system that powers mapping and visualization, analytics, and data management. It provides comprehensive and centralized data management capabilities, helping organizations connect data to the right users. ArcGIS Enterprise is the backbone for running a comprehensive suite of ArcGIS applications and custom applications. ArcGIS Enterprise is integrated with ArcGIS Pro for mapping and authoring and connects with ArcGIS Online to share content between systems. Collaboration and flexibility are central to ArcGIS Enterprise, allowing you to organize and share your work on any device, anywhere, at any time.
ArcGIS Enterprise can be run on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes. It supports small single-machine deployments as well as large multi-machine deployments in the following:
- Public cloud infrastructure
- Private cloud infrastructure
- On-premises infrastructure using physical or virtualized hardware
This flexibility unlocks advanced capabilities such as tracking real-time data, performing big data analysis, conducting raster analytics, hosting image services, and executing data science workflows. ArcGIS Enterprise can be connected or disconnected from the open internet and can be configured to prevent data loss and downtime in the event of disaster. Visit the introduction to ArcGIS Enterprise documentation to learn more.
ArcGIS Enterprise is used across many industries to support real‑world workflows such as asset tracking, facility and field service management, logistics and fulfillment, performance monitoring, real‑time location tracking, situational awareness, market and customer analysis, risk management, site and territory planning, and supply chain digitization. With ArcGIS Enterprise, you can:
- Access a comprehensive system for enterprise mapping and visualization, analytics, and data management
- Transform complex spatial analysis into easy-to-understand maps, apps, and content to inform decision-making
- Expand your GIS over time by adding users, capacity, and functionality through apps and extensions—without investing in additional point solutions
- Select a cloud-native, cloud-optimized, or on-premises deployment of this self-hosted GIS software
- Integrate business systems for a holistic view of your operations
- Automate common workflows and activities
- Be prepared for anything with robust backup and disaster recovery capabilities
- Manage user access with a variety of authentication offerings
You do not have to choose between ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online. They are designed to work together and can serve different purposes in an organization. For example, an organization might use ArcGIS Enterprise to implement an internal enterprise GIS system behind a firewall, then share some data with the public via ArcGIS Online.
ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online are both comprehensive products for organization-wide mapping, analysis, data management, sharing, and collaboration. Both support these workflows in secure, scalable, and flexible ways. The key difference between the two is the deployment method: ArcGIS Online is Esri’s cloud-based GIS platform delivered as SaaS and maintained by Esri, and ArcGIS Enterprise is self-hosted GIS software that offers full control over deployment.
To learn more about the similarities and differences, explore this ArcGIS Blog article and the documentation topic.
Designing and implementing enterprise technology systems is a collaborative effort that starts with a shared understanding of organizational IT infrastructure. The ArcGIS Architecture Center offers examples, best practices, and diagramming toolkits that empower IT professionals, architects, support teams, and GIS professionals to collectively design and deploy enterprise GIS software tailored to their organization’s needs. Get an introduction to the Architecture Center here.
Esri also maintains many resources to help you decide the best way to operate, customize, and scale your ArcGIS Enterprise deployment as organizational needs change. Support ranges from self-service documentation and training to instructor-led courses and expert consulting from Esri’s Professional Services team.
ArcGIS Enterprise is cloud-native when deployed with Kubernetes. Cloud-native GIS unlocks many benefits, including improved scalability, resilience, and cost savings. For example, an organization which experiences peak demand for GIS services seasonally or unexpectedly can use a cloud-native geospatial system to scale capacity as needed, rather than constantly sustaining high capacity at a high cost. Other transformational benefits of ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes include minimizing downtime, simplifying software management, and handling unpredictable demand without adding physical machines to your system. ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes offers a way to deploy cutting-edge GIS that complies with cloud-first mandates.
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