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ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) Is Retiring

ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) retires in 2026, so now is the time for organizations to step into a modern geospatial platform by migrating to updated user types with access to ArcGIS Pro—the most secure, advanced version of ArcGIS. Esri has prepared resources to help users make the change, including the instructor-led courses Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Pro: Essential Workflows, as well as the Migrate to ArcGIS Pro learning plan. Get more information and talk to someone about your organization’s unique needs.

New NAIP Imagery Available in ArcGIS Living Atlas

The National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) 2023 imagery is now available in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. NAIP, which is administered through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, produces high-quality aerial photography imagery of the continental United States during the agricultural growing seasons. With this latest update, Esri’s NAIP time series includes annual coverage from 2010 through 2023.

System Health Notifications in Esri Support App

With the Esri Support App, ArcGIS Online administrators can get proactive insight into the status of their ArcGIS Online systems with health notifications. ArcGIS Online Health Dashboard notifications let administrators know when the status of their dashboard changes. Administrators can then ask the Esri Support AI chatbot for more information on their implementation’s status and get immediate answers. Get more information on health notifications for ArcGIS Online.