ESRI's ArcGIS Maps Its Way Into Amazon's Cloud

ESRI's ArcGIS maps it way into Amazon's cloud
Geographic information system software vendor Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) took a big step into the cloud space today with the announcement that its ArcGIS product will be offered as a service using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing platform.

What's Coming in ArcGIS 10

ArcGIS 9.4 Renamed ArcGIS 10 - We have recorded a podcast in which Jack explains the decision to change the name of ArcGIS 9.4 to ArcGIS 10. You can find out additional information on What's Coming in ArcGIS 10 by clicking here.

Stimulas Reporting

GIS for Stimulus Reporting - As money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is invested in communities around the United States, all levels of government must show where and how they are spending taxpayer dollars. GIS provides transparency and context to this data, making it the ideal tool for accountability reporting.

ESRI ArcGIS Explorer

Get Started with the Latest Version of ArcGIS Explorer - Easier to use than ever before, the new version lets you explore, visualize, and share your GIS data. You also can place other types of information, such as photos, videos, and reports, on your map in a geographic context. New features, like an easy-to-use ribbon and presentations, let you share geographic information with an audience that may not be familiar with GIS.

GIS Aids in Haiti

The rescue and relief efforts to help those in Haiti are being helped with spatial data from various sources. Recently a report was issued from the USDA that outlines the type and source of geospatial data available for the country. It was compiled to serve as a resource for GIS-based land management and planning. Historical maps, recent satellite imagery, and thematic maps are described with sources including figures and tables. Sources also include on-site data collection as well as Internet searches.
The report also includes where gaps in data lie, as well as work in progress and unpublished data sources such as local government, university, and private projects. These missing datasets are requred for important soil and hazard assessments as well as conservation efforts.

Check out this interesting report to see how GIS Professionals are doing their part in the disaster.