ArcGIS

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Mapping & analytics system for visualizing data by location

About ArcGIS

ArcGIS from Esri is an integrated collection of geographic information system (GIS) software products for multiple platforms and promising standards-compliant handling of spatial analysis, data management, and location-based 3D data mapping. Providing the contextual tools for mapping and spatial reasoning, ArcGIS enables users to visualize and analyze organizational business practice data in terms of its environmental location, while collaborating with others by sharing insights via not only maps, but apps and reports also. ArcGIS Online is specifically the hosted, online SaaS version of the product, offering a complete, cloud-based mapping solution.

ArcGIS Online promises a scalable, secure and compliant GIS that allows users to collaboratively use, create and share maps, while working with scenes, layers, analytics, data and also apps. In addition, access is granted to content within ArcGIS' Living Atlas of the World and its collection of geographic information sourced from around the globe including maps, apps and data layers relevant to a variety of working applications. Aside from the product's cloud infrastructure, ArcGIS is then supported by a suite of extra apps and a number compatible with iOS and Android devices. This includes the ArcGIS Companion app for field-based access to the viewing of organizational content, plus additional tools and features for data collection.


Key benefits of ArcGIS

  • ArcGIS Online is the cloud-based SaaS version of ArcGIS, representing a collaborative online mapping and analysis solution that is accessible from anywhere at anytime, secured and compliant with FedRAMP, FISMA and TRUSTe accreditation.
  • Enterprise-ready tools include Single Sign-On (SSO) access, group-based people management, assignment of privileges and licenses, plus the monitoring of both internal activity metrics within an organization and those for maps / apps shared publicly.
  • Map creation is made as simple as dragging and dropping a spreadsheet, uploading local data files or connecting cloud stored content, before smart mapping generates suggestions for plotting data-driven visualizations while offering custom styling choices.
  • A collection of "basemaps" are available in vector format for high-resolution fidelity and flexible styling, consisting of satellite imagery, street maps, landscapes, oceans and more.
  • ArcGIS Apps offer an additional collection of integrated, location-based apps for field access, with ArcGIS Companion providing native remote access to an ArcGIS Online organization via iPhone and Android devices.

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    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online can be configured to match an organization’s needs and structure, creating user groups that reflect corporate teams or departments
    ArcGIS Software - System dashboards support activity monitoring with the ability to view activity-based metrics across users, maps, and apps etc
    ArcGIS Software - The SaaS-based ArcGIS Online allows created and shared 3D map visualizations to be scaled so that hundreds, thousands or millions of people can interact with them simultaneously
    ArcGIS Software - Promising enterprise-ready support, organizational tools include group-based people management options, activity monitoring, dashboard metrics and more
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online provides a number of security and privacy certifications such a s compliance accreditation for FedRAMP, FISMA, Privacy Shield and TRUSTe
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS is an integrated suite of GIS software products that promises a standards-based platform for conducting spatial analysis, data management and mapping
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online from Esri is a SaaS-based mapping and analysis solution, securely hosted for 24/7 web-based access
    ArcGIS Software - Explorer for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android devices, providing remote online / offline access to searchable maps
    ArcGIS Software - Collector for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android that supports the remote collection and update of data using the map or GPS
    ArcGIS Software - Navigator for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android, providing map-based navigation for field-based workers
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Companion app is a native mobile companion for iOS and Android that facilitates mobile access to an ArcGIS Online organization
    ArcGIS Software - Create maps by dragging and dropping spreadsheets, uploading locally stored data files or connecting to content already stored within the cloud
    ArcGIS Software - Smart suggestions are offered for the creation of the resulting data-driven visualizations, while also accepting custom styling choices
    ArcGIS Software - A suite of geographically accurate "basemaps" in vector format can be used as ready-made data canvas' and showing satellite pictures, streets, land and oceans etc
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    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online can be configured to match an organization’s needs and structure, creating user groups that reflect corporate teams or departments
    ArcGIS Software - System dashboards support activity monitoring with the ability to view activity-based metrics across users, maps, and apps etc
    ArcGIS Software - The SaaS-based ArcGIS Online allows created and shared 3D map visualizations to be scaled so that hundreds, thousands or millions of people can interact with them simultaneously
    ArcGIS Software - Promising enterprise-ready support, organizational tools include group-based people management options, activity monitoring, dashboard metrics and more
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online provides a number of security and privacy certifications such a s compliance accreditation for FedRAMP, FISMA, Privacy Shield and TRUSTe
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS is an integrated suite of GIS software products that promises a standards-based platform for conducting spatial analysis, data management and mapping
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Online from Esri is a SaaS-based mapping and analysis solution, securely hosted for 24/7 web-based access
    ArcGIS Software - Explorer for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android devices, providing remote online / offline access to searchable maps
    ArcGIS Software - Collector for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android that supports the remote collection and update of data using the map or GPS
    ArcGIS Software - Navigator for ArcGIS is a companion mobile app for iOS and Android, providing map-based navigation for field-based workers
    ArcGIS Software - ArcGIS Companion app is a native mobile companion for iOS and Android that facilitates mobile access to an ArcGIS Online organization
    ArcGIS Software - Create maps by dragging and dropping spreadsheets, uploading locally stored data files or connecting to content already stored within the cloud
    ArcGIS Software - Smart suggestions are offered for the creation of the resulting data-driven visualizations, while also accepting custom styling choices
    ArcGIS Software - A suite of geographically accurate "basemaps" in vector format can be used as ready-made data canvas' and showing satellite pictures, streets, land and oceans etc

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    Kushan
    Kushan
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    • Industry: Construction
    • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
    • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    A Quality Product to Improve Decision Making and Planning Strategies

    Reviewed on 2023/08/17

    This software was introduced to me when I was doing my university research on landslide susceptibili...

    This software was introduced to me when I was doing my university research on landslide susceptibility mapping. By overlapping different types of geographical maps and creating a land use map in the area, I was able to find that there is a high possibility of a landslide occurring in the considered area.Till then, I am using different features of this software in my role of planning Engineer.

    Pros

    Spatial analysis can be done using different methods for an effective decision making and these type of analysis are can be done in various sectors. In my role now as a planning engineer, I use this in route planning for the material and goods transportation to reduce the transportation cost. Since its data visualization is so much effective I am able to make inventory management, and dispatch management very much easier. Without this software, it would have been way more difficult.

    Cons

    For me it took some time to get used to all the tools in ArcGIS since there lots of tools available that is based on your purpose of using the software.

    Exson
    Exson
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    • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

    Tool for the planning, execution, and monitoring of actions with criteria on the territory.

    Reviewed on 2018/05/01

    Is a program that has been very useful for the administration and planning of geographical and...

    Is a program that has been very useful for the administration and planning of geographical and spatial problems in the process of georeferencing the projects financed in the 8 years of development of the organization.

    georeferencing the territory of each project helps us make decisions adjusted to the dynamics of the territory. each of the actions that the organization applies uses arcgis to approach the territory.

    Pros

    I like it because it helps me to develop the planning activities of the approach of the territory I require for the fulfillment of my work functions.
    ArcGIS helps me to visualize, manage, edit, calculate, analyze entities and georeferenced attributes of the financed projects of a productive nature in my work.
    Another aspect that I like about ArcGis is the use of the ArcCatalog, which allows to search and make effective operations, facilitating the link with Servers of databases, GIS Servers, database, WMS servers, and Internet and intranet connection.

    I find it easy to use, it has an excellent interface and multiple geoprocessing tools. I like the presentation of the cartography.

    Cons

    I do not like it to be a software with high costs. On the other hand, it requires a computer with a very high installed capacity to execute the tools in an easy way.

    In the area of authematic cartography, I believe that the options to work with greater ease should be strengthened with graphics to represent the variables of the maps.

    I am worried that the program with the updates demands greater requirements of the computer where it is installed, so that all the tools work optimally, which can generate incomplimiento of the work delay before the delay of the run of the information.

    the fact that it requires constant investments to enhance computers requires that the company must continually invest resources, being in some cases impossible, as it can harm the performance of the organization.

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    • Industry: Outsourcing/Offshoring
    • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    Mapping Software

    Reviewed on 2018/11/21

    Pros

    This is one of the best in the industry, and is a niche product.

    It is very robust and performs mapping well. There are alot of modules and it takes time to really learn the system.

    Cons

    If you are not computer savvy and don't take the time and effort required to learn the software, you won't like it. The usability has a lot to desire as things are hidden deep inside of menus. I think overall the software is expensive and bloated. You may only use 25% of the product. The KISS principle is lost on this.

    Russel
    Russel
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    • Industry: Oil & Energy
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Expensive, But Extremely Useful

    Reviewed on 2020/02/25

    I am able to export database information from my other oil and gas lease tracking software,...

    I am able to export database information from my other oil and gas lease tracking software, manipulate that data, and create informative maps so that the decision-makers have an easier job. It really does make life easier for everyone.

    Pros

    Easy and fairly quick to make a map. It's also great at fine-tuning details in your maps. I've never found it necessary to use a third-party software to make a map that looks professional. Of course, GIS is not only about making maps. It's also about manipulating the data behind the maps. ArcGIS is very good, and gives you most of the tools that you need to get the job done.

    Cons

    The software is expensive, maybe prohibitively expensive for a small company. When the company decides to overhaul the software, it almost seems to ignore current users by completely redoing everything, including current workflows. ESRI is currently trying to get users to migrate to ArcGIS Pro, which is very different from the current full-featured software, ArcMap.

    Elena K.
    Elena K.
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    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

    Geographic information system that allows me to spatialize all the information you need.

    Reviewed on 2018/05/02

    Is the most complete geographic information system, since it allows you to work from the process of...

    Is the most complete geographic information system, since it allows you to work from the process of vectorization, creation of databases and the realization of high-quality map products

    Pros

    Is the program of daily use to perform the spatialization of the different variables with which I work daily, allows me to vectorize, generate base and thematic maps, associate databases with different vector elements either points, polygons or lines. Generate soil profiles, determination of topography. Account as a wide range of tools that facilitate the work of location, location and geographical elements. The outputs can be digital or paper.

    Cons

    It requires constant updating of the program because otherwise some tools start to generate conflict. It is a program with high costs. New users must go through training processes since understanding the program is not so simple, if you have never had interaction with them.

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    ArcGIS offers the following pricing plans:

    • Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
    • Free Trial: Available

    ArcGIS Online pricing (<100 users) is based on purchasing the exact number of users required, with more able to be added at any time. See the ArcGIS website for pricing calculator. Large organization pricing (100+ users): Contact ArcGIS for a quote.

    ArcGIS has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

    ArcGIS supports the following languages:

    Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

    ArcGIS supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

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    ArcGIS offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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