Esri just released the latest version of ArcGIS Earth – ArcGIS Earth V1.8.
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Esri just released the latest version of ArcGIS Earth – ArcGIS Earth V1.8.
In another partnership, Esri will geoenables the World Bank’s Survey Solutions software.
By geoenabling the WB Survey Solutions software, staff of the WB will improve the accuracy and quicken the kinds of data collection, analysis, and decision-making that countries need to address the most urgent development challenges. [Esri is also geoenabling and powering the U.N. Open Sustainable Development Goals Data Hub.]
Michael Lokshin, manager of the World Bank’s Survey Unit, Development Economics said “this agreement with Esri will allow users of Survey Solutions to collect both standard data and GIS data. Now, our clients in developing countries have a free and powerful platform to collect data in a wide range of surveys. For example, in agricultural surveys, using high-resolution satellite imagery can improve precision and reduce the time it takes to measure land plots.”
Meanwhile, Linda Peters, Esri global business manager said “the complex challenges of sustainable development that the World Bank faces underscore the need for geospatial data and tools for users to understand how to help the most people possible.”
The WB Survey Solutions software is a computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) software that helps build capacity for data collection and analysis in developing countries. Survey Solution does this by offering national statistical agencies, like the Philippine Statistics Authority, and other institutions involved in data collection a cost-effective and sustainable solution for conducting surveys. Providing a location component to survey data collection enables field teams to cover population more efficiently and accurately and begin to put into action a global statistical geospatial framework.
Explorer for ArcGIS, which is currently available on Android and iOS, will soon be available on Windows 10.
Explorer for ArcGIS on Windows 10 is expected to be out within this month of November. Esri is also launching an early adopter program this November where users can join, test maps and send their feedbacks to Esri. If you are interested in joining the early adopter program, drop a mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Explorer for ArcGIS allows you to take your maps with you everywhere you go using your smartphone or tablet. With Explorer you can use data from your organization or browse for publicly available maps. Learn more about Explorer for ArcGIS here.