The Bureau of Land Management has introduced travelogues based on Esri-built Story Maps in an effort to promote exploration of public lands managed by the agency. The travelogues by Bob Wick, a photographer and a wilderness specialist at BLM, document Wick’s trips to public lands as part of the bureau’s …
Read More »Pacific Disaster Center Uses Esri Platform to Track Spread of Zika Virus
Esri and the Pacific Disaster Center collaborate to monitor the spread of Zika virus across the globe with a company-built mapping tool. PDC shares the mapped information about the characteristics of the virus and the breeding grounds of Zika-carrying mosquitoes with health services and aid responders, Esri said Wednesday. “Esri GIS technology specifically allows …
Read More »Esri, Harris Form Federal GEOINT Data Production Partnership
Esri has partnered with Harris Corp. to develop new methods for the production of geospatial intelligence data within a web-based geographic information system in an effort to help federal agencies update their processes and outcomes. The companies seek to help agencies build new applications and tools through digital transformation initiatives and location-based technology, Esri said …
Read More »GIS Tech to Highlight Esri National Security and Public Safety Summit
Geographic Information System technology will be the focus of the 2016 Esri National Security and Public Safety Summit to be held June 25 to 28 in San Diego. “When a disaster strikes, knowing what resources are needed and where they are located is the key factor in saving lives and …
Read More »Esri to Exhibit ArcGIS-Based Geospatial Tools; John Day Comments
Esri is scheduled to showcase the company’s geospatial technology offerings at the GEOINT Symposium from May 15 to 18 and conduct a free training session during the event slated to take place in Orlando, Florida. Esri staff will discuss on-site how ArcGIS platform-based geospatial technologies provide intelligence on defense and national security …
Read More »USDA, Esri Open Interactive Portfolio on U.S. Forestry Data to Public
The Agriculture Department‘s U.S. Forest Service and Esri have launched a portfolio of maps and analysis applications in an effort to expand public access to information on the country’s forests. The geographic information systems company said Thursday the Engagement Portfolio includes the Forestry Inventory and Analysis database and serves to provide information to forestry professionals and conservationists. …
Read More »Esri Demos Open-Data Model for ArcGIS Mapping Platform; Jack Dangermond Comments
Esri showcased an open data-based ArcGIS geographic information system at a digital technology event that was held Monday at the White House. The Expanding Opportunity with Open Data: A White House Demonstration event featured digital tools intended to help government agencies and the general public to access information about job openings or other opportunities …
Read More »OSIsoft, Esri to Provide Software for USACE Energy Info Mgmt Project
Spectrum Solutions will use OSIsoft and Esri software to implement an energy information management program for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a $6 million contract. Spectrum Solutions will combine OSIsoft’s PI System, Esri’s ArcGIS geospatial information system and the PI Integrator for Esri ArcGIS in order to facilitate situational awareness for energy managers, OSIsoft …
Read More »Esri Launches ArcGIS-Based Police Data Sharing Program
Esri has launched an open data initiative to help law enforcement agencies manage and share public safety data with the company’s ArcGIS mapping and spatial analysis software. The ArcGIS Open Data Initiative for Law Enforcement also seeks to help authorities comply with the White House’s police data transparency goals, Esri said Thursday. The …
Read More »Mary Davie: GSA Modifies Agreement With Esri to Consolidate Geospatial Software Contracts
The General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service has modified its agreement with geospatial software provider Esri in an effort to consolidate duplicate contracts for software licenses. Mary Davie, assistant commissioner of the integrated technology services office at GSA’s FAS, wrote in a blog post published Tuesday that the new deal with …
Read More »CyberTech Unveils Azure-Powered Public Safety Incident Mgmt Platform; Vince Rosales Comments
CyberTech Systems and Software has rolled out a cloud-based public safety technology that works to help law enforcement agencies detect and investigate criminal activities. GeoShield C3 is powered by Microsoft‘s Azure Government platform and designed to comply with transparency and incident response policies set forth by the FBI‘s criminal justice information services division, …
Read More »Microsoft Adds Esri Location, Spatial Analytics to Azure IoT Suite
Microsoft has moved to help enterprise clients consume data streams from Internet of Things devices by incorporating Esri’s location services and spatial analytics to the Microsoft Azure IoT suite. The partnership is intended to provide preconfigured platform services to customers and partners, Esri said Monday. “Our collaboration with Esri will …
Read More »Esri Gets Census Bureau Authorization for Managed Cloud Service Platform
The U.S. Census Bureau has given Esri an authorization to provide its managed cloud service offering to federal agencies. Esri said Tuesday the designation is also certified under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and designed to help government agencies use ArcGIS, Esri’s geographic information system, in cloud environments. According to the company, this …
Read More »AtHoc, Esri Form GIS-Based Emergency Communication Tech Partnership
AtHoc and Esri have agreed to combine their platforms through a partnership in an effort to facilitate communication during emergencies and natural disasters. AtHoc said Wednesday it will combine its Network Crisis Communication portfolio with Esri’s geographical information system, dubbed ArcGIS. The alliance will offer AtHoc clients access to Esri’s GIS mapping …
Read More »Airbus Updates Call Processing System Products; Bob Freinberg Comments
An Airbus Defense and Space company has refreshed its call processing system offerings in a move to aid communities in public safety communications. Airbus DS Communications launched the VESTA SMS Text-to-911 platform, VESTA Map service and VESTA Analytics updates, Airbus said Monday. “I am particularly excited to announce our new SMS offering which places …
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