Mobile and the New GIS Revolution - The GIS industry and Web maps are on the verge of a revolution. Mobile is that revolution. Strong statements, but tracing the history; GIS applications first migrated from the desktop to the Web.nomenclature can be a time-consuming task. ESRI moved from ArcInfo, to ArcIMS and ArcGIS. On the Web Google introduced slippy maps and gobs of free data.

Distinctive Web Map Based on Century-Old Cartographic Tradition

National Geographic and Esri have collaborated to produce this cartographically distinctive basemap that reflects National Geographic’s cartographic design, typographic style, and map policies.
This basemap provides a visually appealing background for web mapping applications for mobile users, consumers, and educational purposes, and is also well suited as a general reference map for many GIS projects.
This National Geographic World Map has been added to the collection of existing ArcGIS Online basemaps that users can access freely for internal and external use.
Get more details about this map and start using it today.

SCAUG meeting during Esri User Conference

If you're feeling sad because you haven't seen your SCAUG buddies since April, get ready for some good news. SCAUG is hosting a meeting and social during the upcoming Esri International User Conference! Come join us at 5:30pm PST on Tuesday, July 12th in Room 6F at the San Diego Convention Center. Add us to your Outlook calendar by clicking here: http://events.esri.com/uc/2011/infoWeb/OnlineAgenda/?fa=ofg_export_vcs_act&ScheduleID=2425

Hope to see you in San Diego!!

Mobile Now Included with Your ArcGIS10 License

ArcGIS customers can now extend their GIS to the field using their existing ArcGIS 10 product license.
What do I get?

As of the release of ArcGIS 10, one license of ArcGIS Mobile is included with each ArcGIS Desktop 10 (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, or ArcView) license. This is in addition to the already unlimited licenses of ArcGIS Mobile included with ArcGIS Server Advanced Enterprise.
Why use ArcGIS Mobile?

Use ArcGIS Mobile to improve the efficiency of your field operations while increasing the accuracy of your GIS data. Access mobile technology from ArcGIS Desktop to

View and navigate mobile maps.

Collect, edit, and update information in real time.
Manage data, maps, tasks, and projects.

Rapidly deploy mobile capabilities without needing to develop your own solution.

How do I get ArcGIS Mobile?

ArcGIS Mobile is available for download from the Esri Customer Care portal where all the other ArcGIS 10 downloads can be found.
You will not need a separate authorization code to unlock ArcGIS Mobile. Entitlements are

limited to the number of core ArcGIS licenses your organization owns.
The primary maintenance contact for Esri in your organization is the person authorized to

download ArcGIS Mobile for your organization.
If you don’t have access to the Esri Customer Care portal, please contact the primary maintenance contact for Esri in your organization. If you need assistance, please notify mailto:service@esri.com?subject=Esri.

Enhance Your Business

Join your colleagues at a user group meeting focusing on helping you understand GIS and how it can be applied in commercial business. Share GIS knowledge and understand best practices in a growing community of local industry leaders and experts.
This event is free when you register for the annual South Central Arc User Group (SCAUG) Conference. You must be registered for the conference to attend.
Attend presentations on topics including
Data Management - Learn how to convert addresses into knowledge to better understand your business.
Territory Design - Discover how to use Esri Business Analyst to design, analyze, and manage geographic territories.
Network Analysis - Gain an understanding of how to better manage service areas for customers.
Questions? Contact Betsy Leal at 210-499-1044.

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Free Web Map Tools

Anyone can use geographic information systems (GIS) to create maps and use them to make better decisions.
Explore how you can make interactive maps and share them with others:
Make a Map—Make interactive demographic maps and share them.
Web Mapping APIs—Create interactive maps and embed them in your Web site.
Virtual Globe—Use the free ArcGIS Explorer download to view your spatial data and combine it with free map services.