ArcGIS 10 has now been released and as users begin to download and use this latest release, some are wondering about exact functionality changes between editions and where some of the new functionality lies. These questions are answered in a recently published ArcGIS Server 10 Functionality Matrix. This document is a guide for determining the edition and capacity level of ArcGIS Server that best fits your organization. The document goes on to look at each of these in detail providing a list of exactly what’s available in a particular edition. This is a very useful document when determining which...

ArcGIS 10 was released yesterday and information around this can be found here: http://geo.geek.nz/esri/…. Now that downloads are now available, there have been lots of questions on how to go about downloading this latest version. I thought I would provide some insight as it’s very simple. There should be an email heading your way with instructions on how to access the ArcGIS 10 downloads. If you haven’t received this yet, the process is pretty simple. Head over to: http://customers.esri.com Log in with your ESRI Global ID. Once in you should see your account information. If you don’t...

ArcGIS 10 has now been released and is available for download. A release that will really transform the way users work and interact with GIS. With this release, users will be more productive with their work and will be able to take advantage of GIS everywhere. "ArcGIS is a complete system that enables you to solve your most challenging issues," said Damian Spangrud, ArcGIS product manager. "This release provides greater ease of use, more powerful analysis tools, additional Web GIS applications, and new mobile platforms. It also promotes collaboration via an online system for using,...

The Updated ArcGIS 10 Resource Centres are now available! This coincides with the release of ArcGIS 10 which will be made available to customers for download beginning Tuesday. The Updated ArcGIS 10 Resource Centres provide a new look and feel as well as improvements in certain areas. Content organization-ArcGIS 10 and 9.3 specific, quick access to major collections (help, blogs, forums, knowledge base, data models) and Support.   Search-filtering, version-specific searching, and improved results Gallery- new layout, sorting, filtering, versioning, and the ability to post to multiple...

The latest version of ArcNews is now available online. This issue features news on ArcGIS software, ESRI user stories, training opportunities, and event information. Look for these articles and more: ArcGIS Is Now Online Mexico City’s Earthquake Drill Shares Responsibility with Citizens Abu Dhabi SDI Supports Wide-Ranging E-government Programs Using GIS GIS-Based Web Site Unites Conservation Science and Practice GIS Joins Search for a Missing Hiker on California’s Mount Whitney You can find this issue along with bundles more articles here: http://www.esri.com/news/… The digital...

The ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF 2.0 Release Candidate is now available for download! The release candidate for version 2.0 of the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF is now available for download on the ArcGIS Resource Center.   This release is feature complete for version 2.0.  It is important to note that you can install the 2.0 release candidate side-by-side with previous versions of the ArcGIS API for Silverlight/WPF.   Keep in mind that to download the API setup, you will need to login to the ArcGIS Resource Center.  Since the ArcGIS API for...

ArcGIS Explorer Build 1200 was made available earlier this year and came packed with a bundle of new features. Information on this release can be found here: http://geo.geek.nz/esri/… Pictures of ArcGIS Explorer Build 1200 is action can be found here: http://geo.geek.nz/esri/… With the release of ArcGIS 10 around the corner, a compatibility update patch has been released for ArcGIS Explorer Build 1200. An ArcGIS Explorer 1200 and ArcGIS Server 10 compatibility update patch has just been released. This update enables ArcGIS Explorer build 1200 to consume map services from ArcGIS Server 10...

ArcGIS 10 is coming soon and many have been asking questions around recommended system requirements. Updated system requirements for ArcGIS 10 are now available on the ArcGIS 10 Resource Centres here: http://resources.arcgis.com/…  I wanted to take these and add MY recommended system requirements for ArcGIS 10.  ArcGIS Desktop 10 ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcEditor CPU Speed: ~ 2.2 GHz or higher Processor: Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Intel® Core™ i3 Intel® Core™ i5 Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Memory: ~ 4 GB or higher Video/Graphics Adapter: ...

A critical bug has been posted which affects those using ArcGIS 10 and geodatabase replication. This bug affects ArcGIS 10 customers who use geodatabase replication and have either already upgraded their geodatabase to version 10 or are planning on upgrading their geodatabase to version 10. A serious issue has been found that can cause data corruption and other errors when synchronizing replicas to an Enterprise (ArcSDE) Geodatabase. This is a critical bug which can cause data corruption and as such the please follow these recommendations: If an upgrade to version 10 has already be installed, we...

With the release of ArcGIS 10 around the corner, preparations for our roadshow in New Zealand has begun. Join the Eagle Technology Group Ltd team for a complimentary 2 hour seminar on the upcoming ArcGIS 10 release. The seminar will highlight release 10 enhancements surrounding increased productivity, new ways to share, improved access to imagery and Cloud GIS. Regardless of whether you are using ArcGIS in a desktop, mobile, or server environment, the new enhancements will improve how geographic information is leveraged throughout your enterprise. Come along and find our more! Our technology experts...