In a 3-day workshop series March 8-10, 76 ArcGIS users from various Philippine enterprises were introduced to ArcGIS 10.5, the most powerful platform that provides advanced mapping and analytics.

The 3-day workshop series involved ArcGIS users from the commercial sector, utilities, local and national government agencies. Among the organizations present were: Department of Natural Resources, Manila Water, Department of Trade & Industries, Philippine Red Cross, Mines & Geosciences Bureau, World Wildlife Fund, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, National Housing Authority, Maynilad, Laguna Water, CREBALAND, Malayan Insurances Company, Inc., National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, SRDP Consulting, Palafox Associates, Envirosite Corporation, Energy Development Corporation, HERE Philippines, Jollibee, MMDA, etc.

During the series of workshops, the existing ArcGIS users were introduced to the power of ArcGIS 10.5.

GEODATA SYSTEMS ArcGIS experts discussed the authoritativeness, trustworthiness, intelligence, reliability and security of the latest ArcGIS 10.5. They also presented to the attendees how ArcGIS 10.5 gives them advances mapping and analytics and provide maps that can run a barangay, a city, a country, if not, the world.

Among the capabilities that the attendees got to know were:

• Spatial Analytics – the heart and soul of ArcGIS to find the best location for business, plan for smarter communities and cities, and/or respond to emergencies.
• Mapping and visualization – giving users to ability to create, use, and share maps on any device.
• 3D GIS – allows users to instantly transform their data into 3D models and visualizations that help in analyzing and solving problems and share ideas and concepts with other people.
• Real-Time GIS – empowering users with location monitoring of any type of sensor or device

GEODATA SYSTEMS experts also answered all questions from the attendees on problems related to migration, equipment, security, etc.