The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has just released “NATO on Duty,” an interactive, multi-media web map based on Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) software. “The purpose of the map is to illustrate to the general public the wide-range of NATO’s work, both in terms of geography and in terms of the activities we carry […]
ArcGIS Online Organization subscriptions available for instructional use at no cost via ConnectED
Esri has been working for months on an effort, launching Tue May 27 from the White House. It is in conjunction with the President’s “ConnectED” program, aimed at boosting access to digital learning for all… From Esri…
Esri Connecting Citizens and business With Open Data
Recall it was in February (seems ages ago!) when Esri’s Andrew Turner (@ajturner) lifted the lid off the Esri Open Data initiative, and effort to help Governments meet their mandate to be more transparent and serve the public with more open data – enter ArcGIS Open Data. I’m a huge fan of such efforts, mainly […]
opportunity knocks – Esri Climate Resilience App Challenge
The Esri Climate Resilience App Challenge 2014 is now open worldwide to developers of all types (government, technology firms, academic institutions, not for profits, startups, and individuals). This contest challenges all developers to create an app using the Esri ArcGIS Platform to help communities, see, understand, and prepare for climate risks. Esri will provide up to three […]
Video – Tips to Sharpen Your Spatial Analysis Skills
A handy video from the Esri video production team shares some tips for users on ideas for sharpening their spatial analysis skills and get started with web GIS… FYI, for more interesting and useful Esri videos I suggest you also check out the videos from the 2014 DevSummit
Esri and Technology Leaders Commit to Climate Data Initiative and Challenge Developers
Yesterday was all about climate and climate change! A high profile event took place in D.C. yesterday to formally launch the Climate Data Initiative, an ambitious new effort bringing together extensive open government data and design competitions with commitments from the private and philanthropic sectors to develop data-driven planning and resilience tools for local communities. […]
Interactive Swipe Map Asks If Coaches’ Salaries Translates to March Madness Success
Esri partner GISi’s Head Coaches of the 2014 NCAA Tournament story map is available as part of March Madness coverage. See which schools are getting the most out of their coaches by comparing total NCAA tournament wins to compensation. You can swipe between the two maps using the grey bar and click any dot for […]
Esri Olympic News Map – Olympic Controversies, Scandals, & Stardom
Just in time for the Sochi Olympics, a news map from Esri – this one enables users to relive 20 infamous events in the history of the Olympics, from gender discrimination in Ancient Olympia to the “whack heard ‘round the world” that almost derailed Nancy Kerrigan’s career. See Olympic Controversies, Scandals, & Stardom See Also: Winter […]
State of New Jersey Map Helps People Get to the Super Bowl
A new interactive map on the official State of New Jersey website will help fans get to the Super Bowl at Met Life Stadium on Sunday, thanks to Esri. The State of New Jersey’s interactive Getting to the Game map, powered by Esri, shows real-time traffic, accidents, and traffic cameras for the freeways around MetLife […]
Beer Maps and more! Interactive Maps from Esri Add Geographic Context to the Super Bowl
Some super bowl mapping fun from Esri… Are you ready for the big game? In honor of Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, February 2, we’ve created a pair of maps that provide different views into the NFL’s annual championship game. These maps are available for the media to embed or share as part of your […]
