Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Is your GIS application ready to 'float'?

Companies like Salesforce.com and Google had innovated business models through their 'cloud' offerings! With increasing advancements in web technologies, it is interesting to see the success of cloud computing. Of course, GIS is not left out! I believe, ESRI has continuously involved in exploring the cloud through its services like MapIT and partnership with Microsoft. Now plunging deep into the cloud, ESRI's corporate alliance with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a good sign. Business models like Software As A Service (SAAS) is enabled by providers of Infrastructure As A Service (IAAS) - (Source:ESRI ArcWatch) like the AWS. Not far away from ESRI's corporate office at Redlands, CA is another emerging provider of IAAS called Skygone.
Well, we have the platform now. So, how soon will the users be receptive to the 'cloud'? Is your GIS application 'cloud' ready?

Thursday, February 4, 2010

ArcGIS 10 - Wishlist fulfilled?

From Mr. Dangermond's podcast on the topic 'ArcGIS 9.4 name change to ArcGIS 10', I noticed that key transformations have been focused on user interface, temporal, and Server /Cloud GIS experience. I am excited. I am sure beta testers got a good feel of the product. As a GIS user, what did you envision for the upcoming ArcGIS 10? Your wish list?