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ESRI Corporate Alliance News
Alliances Strongly Support 2008 ESRI International User Conference
We are proud to have the support of our alliance partners at this year's ESRI International User Conference in San Diego, California. Be sure to visit the following Gold Sponsors in the Exhibit Pavilion: IBM in booth #715; Microsoft in booth #1201; NAVTEQ in booth #701; Tele Atlas in booth #1301; and Silver Sponsor – AT&T.
ESRI Completes Solution Qualification for an Endorsed Business Solution for SAP Public Security
ESRI's ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, and Web map viewer passed technical solution qualification for an SAP-endorsed business solution called Geospatial Enablement for Public Security (GEPS). It provides mapcentric viewing and access to data on force elements from SAP's Defense Forces and Public Security (DFPS) component, enhancing standard SAP functions for the unique needs of defense and public security organizations. GEPS is one of only 22 SAP-endorsed business solutions worldwide and is preintegrated with DFPS to allow defense and public security organizations to see their resources in a map viewer together with specific resource information from SAP. When combined with other customer-provided data on local geography—critical infrastructure, population, and incidents—GEPS provides mapcentric access and transparency to the capability and readiness information of resources maintained within SAP.
GeoAnalytics Completes Central Addressing System for Orange County, Florida
GeoAnalytics, Inc., an IT consulting firm, has completed a Central Addressing System (CAS) for Orange County, Florida. The system is built on ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server and SAS technology. CAS allows the streamlining of addressing processes from multiple business areas into one common system to ensure that the most accurate information is captured in the shortest possible time. Spatial enablement of addresses as they are issued from the Zoning Department is now available, offering a positive impact on permitting, appraisal, and public safety.
Information Builders Awards Outstanding Customer Implementations at Annual Summit User Conference
The City of Houston, Texas, Police Department was recently awarded Most Innovative BI Implementation at the Information Builders Annual Summit User Conference. The Houston Crime Center is using technology from Information Builders and ESRI to create a dynamic GIS that maps crime patterns and predicts the likelihood of crime activity throughout the city. The business intelligence (BI) environment has led to quicker arrests and more thorough criminal investigations.
Also, listen to Chief Rodney Monroe of the City of Richmond, Virginia, Police Department as he describes law enforcement analytics and the BI award his department earned in 2007. Read more.
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Product News
Crystal Reports 2008 Now Available at Special Pricing
ESRI and Business Objects have arranged a special price for ArcGIS users wishing to upgrade to Crystal Reports 2008. In the past, the cost of including Crystal Reports in ESRI products has been borne by all users of ArcGIS, whether or not they actually used the Crystal Report application. Recognizing the importance of return on investment, ESRI has restructured our product offering to more effectively manage software costs and still provide the most complete and up-to-date GIS functionality available.
Existing users of ArcGIS can continue to use the version of Crystal Reports they received with their last update. Those receiving ArcGIS for the first time (at Version 9.3), will receive a 30-day evaluation copy of Crystal Reports 2008. Customers who wish to upgrade to or purchase Crystal Reports 2008 following the evaluation period can do so at Business Objects’ worldwide e-store. For more information, please contact Steve Trammell.
2008 Developer Summit Presentations Now Available
Technical presentations from the 2008 ESRI Developer Summit are now available on the ESRI Developer Network. Slides and videos are available for each session along with comments from other site visitors.
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GIS in Action
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Highlights the Significant Contribution GIS Will Make to California's Future
At the recent GTC West 2008 Conference on California's Future, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed hundreds of local and state IT personnel, technology officials, and industry leaders on California's future and the role that technology and government can play in meeting challenges that lie ahead. He discussed the significant role that GIS will play in serving the public.
2008 ESRI Business GIS Summit Proceedings Now Available
This year's Business GIS Summit in Chicago, Illinois, offered attendees a wide variety of presentations on industry best practices and technical discussions on leveraging and serving business data to drive return on investment (ROI) across the enterprise. Many session presentations are now available online including those from such well known companies as Ace Hardware, Site To Do Business (STDB), and Focus Brands.
ESRI Software Gives Residential Real Estate Agents and Brokers a Better Look at Houses
YourMLSsearch.com has integrated ESRI's RouteMAP IMS into its Web hosting services for multiple listing service (MLS) agencies throughout the United States. YourMLSsearch.com provides Internet solutions for real estate agents and brokers including Internet data exchange (IDX), Web site hosting, and Web site development. RouteMAP IMS is incorporated into YourMLSsearch.com's iMapRES, allowing the company to host interactive mapping and residential data searches for more than 80 MLSs in 20 states.
Three Organizations Reduce Costs with Enterprise Integration of ArcGIS
Three organizations have recently made ArcGIS the core of their IT infrastructures to more precisely manage their enterprises and reduce the expense of using and maintaining cumbersome legacy systems. The Georgia Department of Transportation, Qatar Telecom, and the Virginia Department of Forestry have found significant benefits from implementing ArcGIS.
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ESRI in the News
ESRI's Demographic Data Reveals Factors Influencing Dallas-Fort Worth's Population Growth
A study prepared for the Dallas Morning News by ESRI finds that Hispanic population growth and affordable housing drive the population gains Dallas-Fort Worth has experienced in the last eight years. Understanding what is driving growth helps local government planners and commercial enterprises more effectively manage and plan for the future.
2008/2013 Demographic Data Updates to ESRI's Business Analyst Online Previewed at Global Retail Real Estate Convention
Real estate, retail, and economic development professionals at the recent Global Retail Real Estate Convention (RECon) had the opportunity to preview Business Analyst Online demonstrations with updated 2008/2013 demographic data. Attendees saw new, interactive features such as live thematic mapping and more flexible study-area definition and comparison that allow users to easily compare market areas and update and change map elements, then view the changes as they occur. Users save time and money with this capability by being able to quickly analyze many what-if scenarios to produce one set of boardroom-ready materials based on the latest demographic data. The expanded tools in Business Analyst Online enable users to perform custom analyses that will more precisely locate optimal sites, the most profitable customers, and the best markets.
The American Heart Association Is Using ESRI Data to Help Fight Heart Disease
Recognizing the role that education plays in combating heart disease, the American Heart Association (AHA) has implemented a strategy that relies on market segmentation to find those most at risk. ESRI's Community Tapestry data is being used to research demographics and socioeconomic factors for neighborhoods nationwide to help ensure that the AHA's message reaches those that can benefit the most from cardiac education.
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Marketing Opportunities
Exhibit Your Best Maps at ESRI User Conference
Share your best GIS work at the 2008 ESRI User Conference (ESRI UC) by participating in the conference Map Gallery. Submit entries by July 7, 2008. Selected maps will also be published in the annual ESRI Map Book.
2008 ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa Education User Conference
October 26–28, 2008
London, United Kingdom
2008 ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa User Conference
October 28–30, 2008
London, United Kingdom
These ESRI Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) conferences will reflect ESRI and ESRI (UK) Ltd.'s vision for the future, where GIS solutions will play an increasingly vital role on an everyday basis in a myriad of different ways. ESRI users will have the opportunity to learn about ESRI's latest products, services, data, and technologies. It is also an excellent forum to meet ESRI and ESRI (UK) staff and enjoy convenient access to a full spectrum of ESRI partner solutions. Those interested in presenting a paper during the conference are encouraged to submit an abstract.
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