Esri announced the retirement of its recently released ArcGIS Online SAML signing and encryption certificate due to compatibility issues. A revised certificate will be available on September 2, 2025.... Users must revert to the previous certificate by September 3, 2025, if the new one was applied, to avoid authentication disruptions.
Esri Releases New Book for GIS Professionals to Learn and Improve Python Skills
Esri has released the "Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS," a new book aimed at GIS professionals to enhance their Python skills for geospatial solutions. The book covers topics like ArcPy, ArcG...IS API for Python, and geospatial AI, offering practical projects and tutorials. It's available in paperback and ebook formats.
Esri Launches New E-Commerce Experience for Demographic Data
Esri has launched a new e-commerce platform for its demographic data, enhancing accessibility for users who rely on spatial data. This platform allows users to access current-year and five-year estim...ates for over 2,000 demographic and socioeconomic characteristics in the US, including census and ACS information. The new experience offers easier data discovery, flexible pricing, and immediate access to data.
Esri has launched ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, integrating GIS data into Autodesk's design software. This new extension allows AECO professionals to access up-to-date geographic information during the ...conceptual design phase, enhancing project sustainability and resilience. The integration provides seamless access to Esri's ArcGIS basemaps and data layers, improving analytics and insights for users with limited GIS experience.
Esri Launches ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, Continuing its Partnership to Bring Spatial Data to AECO Industry
Esri launched ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, deepening its partnership with Autodesk to deliver integrated geospatial data and analytics within the Autodesk Forma platform. This new extension enables arc...hitecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) professionals to access Esris GIS data directly in their design workflows, streamlining collaboration and enhancing spatial analysis capabilities.
Esri Launches ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, Continuing its Partnership to Bring Spatial Data to AECO Industry - medianet.com.au
Esri has launched ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma, deepening its integration with Autodesks cloud-based design platform for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. This... new product enables AECO professionals to directly access authoritative ArcGIS spatial data within Autodesk Forma, streamlining site analysis, planning, and sustainable design workflows. The collaboration advances digital transformation and geospatial intelligence in urban development and infrastructure projects. [Source](https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/announcements/esri-and-autodesk-deepen-integration-with-arcgis-data-in-autodesk-forma/?utm_source=openai)
Portal for ArcGIS Security 2025 Update 2 Patch - Esri
Esri released the Portal for ArcGIS Security 2025 Update 2 Patch to address a critical SSRF vulnerability (CVE-2025-4967) affecting versions 11.4 and earlier. The patch, released May 28, 2025, carrie...s a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1. Esri urges immediate patching and adoption of its 2025 security best practices for all affected deployments.
Esri Canada expands into Intelligent Transportation Systems
Esri Canada has launched the Canadian Transportation Infostructure (CTI), a new initiative that integrates advanced GIS technology with Intelligent Transportation Systems. CTI offers a unified platfo...rm for transportation data sharing, supporting improved planning and management for Canadian transportation agencies and stakeholders.
Esri has added cartogram mapping tools to ArcGIS Pro 3.5, enabling users to create contiguous, non-contiguous, graphical, and gridded cartograms. This update enhances spatial analytics by allowing da...ta-driven map distortions for advanced thematic visualization in GIS workflows.
Esri Releases Expanded Edition of the World Most Comprehensive GIS Dictionary
Esri published the third edition of "A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems," featuring insights from over 200 experts and nearly 3,000 terms.
Esri Powers Real - Time Road Closure Updates for Maps
Esri has enhanced its Community Maps Program with a new Road Closures solution, allowing ArcGIS users to share road closure data with Apple Maps and TomTom for improved real-time navigation.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations of Arcgis Enterprise
Space42, Microsoft, And Esri Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Mapping Capabilities Across Africa
Esri, Space42, and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance mapping capabilities across Africa through the Map Africa Initiative. This collaboration aims to create a comprehensi...ve base map of the continent, benefiting over 1.4 billion people by supporting infrastructure planning, economic growth, and sustainable development. Esri will contribute its GeoAI and remote sensing capabilities to the project.
Esri Collaborates with Microsoft to Bring ArcGIS Users New AI Enhancements
Esri and Microsoft have partnered to integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service into Esri's ArcGIS platform. This collaboration introduces AI enhancements, including AI assistants, to improve geospatia...l data analysis and decision-making. The integration aims to democratize GIS technology, making it more accessible and impactful for various sectors, such as agriculture, public safety, and insurance.
Avolve , Esri Combine Forces on GIS Digital Planning Tools
Esri and Avolve have formed a partnership to integrate their technologies, combining Esris GIS capabilities with Avolves digital planning tools to deliver advanced digital planning solutions for gove...rnment and civic organizations.
Avolve Announces Integrated Electronic Plan Review Software with Esri GIS Technology
Avolve has launched an integrated electronic plan review solution that incorporates Esri GIS technology. This integration enables users to leverage geographic information system data for enhanced pla...nning and review processes in construction and permitting workflows.
Tomtom And Esri Partner To Deliver Advanced Location Analytics
Esri partners with TomTom to integrate maps and traffic data into its global location analytics products, enhancing display, geocoding, routing, and spatial analysis capabilities.
Leadership and Executive Team Updates at Arcgis Enterprise
Professor Martina Lawless appointed director of ESRI
Professor Martina Lawless has been appointed as the new director of the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), succeeding Professor Alan Barrett in June. Lawless, who joined ESRI in 2015, spe...cializes in firm-level dynamics and economic research.
Awards, Recognitions, and Industry Achievements of Arcgis Enterprise
Science Trust earns Esri award for dengue response GIS innovation
Esri awarded the 2025 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award to the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust for its innovative use of geospatial technology in dengue control. The award recog...nizes the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit's application of Esri's ArcGIS tools to monitor and respond to dengue outbreaks.
Jio Delivers AirFiber Across India leveraging the Power of GIS - Esri
Reliance Jio deployed AirFiber broadband across India using Esri's GIS technology for network planning and rollout. Esri's spatial analytics enabled Jio to optimize fixed wireless access deployment, ...accelerate service delivery, and expand high-speed internet coverage to underserved regions. This large-scale implementation demonstrates Esri's impact in telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity.
