ArcGIS is a family of client, server and online geographic information system software developed and maintained by Esri. ArcGIS was first released in 1982 and as ARC/INFO, a command line-based GIS. ARC/INFO was later merged into ArcGIS Desktop, which was eventually superseded by ArcGIS Pro in 2015. Connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. Work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools. Share your insights with the world or specific groups. ArcGIS Online is a secure and scalable software as a service (SaaS) for your geospatial workflows. Improve decision-making by collecting and managing data, analyzing it, and easily sharing maps and apps within a connected and collaborative web geographic information system (GIS). ArcGIS is the definitive solution for managing geospatial data, featuring a comprehensive set of capabilities, apps, and tools for drawing insights from location information. ArcGIS Online delivers ArcGIS as a global software as a service accessible through user types that align capabilities to team roles, enabling you to streamline, connect, and scale across your organization.
