Having been in business for over fifty years, with more than ten million users across 700,000 organizations, Esri continually invests in new resources to help users advance along their journey to enterprise GIS. To support that journey, we are pleased to introduce two new resources:
- The Way to Enterprise GIS
- The Esri Partner Portfolio for State and Local Government
As the Public Works Industry Specialist at Esri, I regularly deliver presentations on “The Art of the Possible” for GIS in Public Works. These sessions are designed to inspire organizations to do more with ArcGIS by sharing best practices and real‑world examples of how GIS is already being used to overcome organizational challenges and deliver measurable business value.
When those presentations conclude, a familiar question often comes up:
“I understand the value of GIS in Public Works and I want to replicate the success shown in these examples—where do I start?”
To answer that question, we documented a proven approach based on industry best practices.
The Way to Enterprise GIS: A Proven Starting Point
Every successful enterprise GIS implementation begins with a Needs Assessment. This is a systematic process that evaluates:
- The current state of your GIS program
- Existing hardware, software, and data
- Training and staffing needs
- Areas for improvement and future GIS goals
Once the assessment is complete, organizations typically follow one of two paths:
- Do‑It‑Yourself (Self‑Guided) implementation
- Guided implementation, with support from Esri Professional Services and/or one of Esri’s 2,800+ partners
ArcGIS Solutions: Your Enterprise GIS App Store
Regardless of which path you choose, ArcGIS Solutions should be a foundational part of your enterprise GIS plan.
ArcGIS Solutions is a collection of 140+ industry‑specific configurations of ArcGIS, designed to meet common organizational needs. These solutions:
- Leverage your authoritative data
- Improve day‑to‑day operations
- Provide new insight
- Enhance services across government, utilities, defense, public safety, and telecommunications
Included and supported as part of ArcGIS, these solutions offer a low total cost of ownership and reinforce best practices. Think of ArcGIS Solutions as your ArcGIS app store.
Why Esri Partners Matter
With hundreds of thousands of organizations and more than ten million users relying on ArcGIS every day, Esri’s success is inseparable from the success of its global partner ecosystem.
Esri partners provide hardware, software, data, and services that help organizations expand their use of GIS and accelerate value. To learn more about the Esri Partner Program, visit the Esri Partner website.
Introducing the Esri Partner Portfolio for State and Local Government
Finding the right partner can be challenging. While the Esri Partner Directory offers access to nearly 2,800 partners, narrowing that list can be time‑consuming.
To help, we are pleased to introduce a new resource specifically for the State andLocalGovernment community: the Esri Partner Portfolio for State and Local Government.
This curated portfolio includes 85 partners with a consistent track record supporting state and local government organizations. Users can filter partners based on:
Partner tier (Member, Gold, Platinum)
Level of government served (State, Regional, County, Municipal)
Departments supported, including:
- Public Works
- Transportation
- Public Safety
- Community Development
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Information Technology & GIS
- And more
Business systems focus, such as:
- Asset management
- Field operations
- Permitting
- Work order management
- Real‑time GIS
- 3D and digital twins
Esri region focus
Size of government served (Small, Medium, Large)
Each partner entry includes:
- Partner type (hardware, software, data, services)
- Earned specialties (such as cloud services, indoor GIS, parcel management, state and local government, and more)
- Details on offerings
- Links to both the Esri Partner Directory and the partner’s website
Partners with specialties demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing location‑based insights, and many organizations actively seek out partners with these recognized skills.
Strong Partner Support for Public Works
Of the 85 partners included in the portfolio, 71 actively serve the Public Works community. These partners contribute to success across the industry, including:
- Hardware partners such as Eos Positioning Systems
- Data partners such as DTN
- Software partners such as BlueConduit
- Services partners such as Pro‑West & Associates
Esri and its partners are not exclusive—we continually collaborate with each other and with our users to expand the use of GIS and turn location data into actionable insight.
One example is the Houston, Texas Public Works case study, where Esri Professional Services worked alongside partners such as Trimble and dymaptic to deliver impactful results.
Your Next Step on the Way to Enterprise GIS
While you can always reach out to your Esri Account Team or subject matter experts for partner recommendations, the Esri Partner Portfolio for State and Local Government offers a streamlined way to identify trusted partners aligned with your most pressing challenges.
Explore the Esri Partner Portfolio for State and Local Government to accelerate your enterprise GIS journey.
