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RESEARCH REPORT

ARC MarketMap by ARC Advisory Group recognizes Esri as a leading GIS provider

ARC Advisory Group’s recent ARC MarketMap for GIS report evaluates providers across solution capabilities and strategic vision, with Esri earning a strong position in the Leaders category. The independent assessment highlights Esri’s strengths across the GIS market and its continued leadership in helping organizations use geospatial technology to solve complex challenges.

Source: “ARC MarketMap for Geospatial Information Systems 2026,” ARC Advisory Group, 2026

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Analyst report

IDC Vendor Profile highlights Esri technology for public sector

A recent report from International Data Corporation (IDC) found that Esri occupies a unique and enduring position in the state and local government technology landscape with the ArcGIS platform. The profile highlights that Esri remains a critical partner in building future-ready, resilient, and equitable communities.

Source: "IDC Vendor Profile, Esri Vendor Profile: A Foundational Enterprise Platform for State and Local Governments, #US54096626, February 2026"

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Current conversations: Our changing world

Esri users and subject matter experts (SMEs) are tackling today’s greatest challenges with location intelligence and spatial analysis. Access candid conversations and browse related stories to learn how they've done it.

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    A Map of Everything

    Esri president Jack Dangermond speaks about a geospatial nervous system for the planet at the TED Countdown Summit.

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    Advancing Inclusive Conservation with GIS

    David Gadsden, director of conservation solutions at Esri, joins three renowned conservationists to discuss how GIS is an essential tool for all phases of conservation, including engaging communities and building support for conservation plans.

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    ArcGIS Location Platform and Relive

    Discover how Relive uses ArcGIS Location Platform to build their outdoor activity tracking and recreational experience app, which is used by more than 12 million people around the world.

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    ArcGIS Living Atlas Workshop for Reporters

    Using ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, Esri geographers and product engineers showcase how reporters can leverage data that Esri curates to find and report on stories about the impact of climate change and other environmental events.

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    Racial equity

    Location intelligence can help build a more equitable and just world where a person's race or ethnicity does not impact their outcomes. Discover resources and solutions to engage communities, analyze inequities, operationalize best practices, and manage performance to ultimately drive change.

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