1. ArcMap Continued Support
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ArcGIS 10.8.1 is the current release of ArcMap and will continue to be supported until March 01, 2026, as established in the ArcGIS Desktop Product Life Cycle. We understand there may be questions as to what’s next for ArcMap inside ArcGIS Desktop. By viewing the ArcMap Continued Support page, you will be able to find the answers to most, if not all, of your questions regarding continued support of ArcMap as well as resources to help you transition your work moving forward into several Esri products such as ArcGIS Pro. While continued support has a timeline, ArcMap does not. If ArcMap is the software that helps you be successful, you can continue to use it, as long as your license is valid. Keep in mind, our desktop development efforts are focused on ArcGIS Pro, and we encourage you to migrate to ArcGIS Pro.
Will Esri issue any updates or patches to the ArcMap 10.8.x releases?
Yes. While 10.8 is the last major release of ArcMap, we will continue to update and patch the 10.8.x releases to address security and third-party issues as established in the ArcMap Product Life Cycle.
What does Esri recommend that customers do?
We recommend that customers start migrating their projects and workflows from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro.
What resources are available to help customers migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro? There are many resources available to help our users migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro including Esri Academy, Learn ArcGIS lessons, blogs, videos and books. Here is a list of examples:
o Named-user licensing – learn how to enable ArcGIS Pro through ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
o Migrating from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro – a two-day instructor-led class.
o ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals– Learning plan covering the basics, essential workflows, data and more.
o ArcGIS Pro courses– See all ArcGIS Pro content in Esri Academy.
Is there an option for organizations who must stay on 10.8.x and are interested in receiving Technical Support beyond 2026?
Yes. Esri Premium Support may be an option for customers to receive one additional year of Technical Support. To learn more, please contact MicroCenter team.
2. Esri Releases New Desktop Software to Easily Synthesize All Sources of Information
ArcGIS AllSource Connects Disparate Data, Enabling Actionable, Holistic Intelligence for Decision-Makers.
Globally, intelligence analysts and auditors in national security and public safety organizations must use multiple data sources for their analyses. Increasingly, organizations are turning to geographic information system (GIS) technology to provide the context of location for their data. This geographic approach gives professionals the understanding they need in order to do everything from protecting assets, people, and property to addressing cyber threats and more.
To support users in the intelligence and national security community, Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has released ArcGIS AllSource. The new desktop software turns raw data into decision support by combining data from multiple sources. Analysts can leverage built-in link analysis, 2D and 3D maps, timelines, imagery exploitation, graphs, and video to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships in data to inform decision-making.
“As GIS data becomes more pervasive throughout organizations, intelligence analysts and auditors need a tool that integrates that information with the rest of their data,” said Patty Mims, Esri director of business development, global national government. “ArcGIS AllSource is that tool. We are bringing the support of the entire ArcGIS Enterprise system— and the same powerful analytic desktop software capabilities that our users have come to expect from GIS products—to intelligence professionals.”
ArcGIS AllSource is designed for intelligence professionals working in civilian intelligence agencies, commercial organizations, law enforcement, and the military. By integrating with existing organizational ArcGIS infrastructure, AllSource saves analysts time and reduces spending. The software is compliant with industry standards, allowing professionals to share and leverage data easily while working with other systems and applications.
“ArcGIS AllSource is scalable, focused, and relevant to analysts’ daily challenges and needs,” said Dan O’Leary, director at Esri’s regional office in Washington, DC. “That means analysts can work off one system to fuse their data sources with geospatial intelligence from the rest of their organization, using focused tools for threat assessments, fraud detection, investigations, indications, and warnings. Intelligence professionals can answer questions, forecast events, disseminate products, and support operations by using the tool to analyze spatial, temporal, and other relational data.”
How it works
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To learn more about Esri’s ArcGIS AllSource, visit go.esri.com/ArcGISAllSource/overview/pr
3. Scan-to-BIM method in Construction
Abstract
Laser scanning 3D technology has become an indispensable tool in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. By obtaining a point cloud through laser scanning and creating 3D models, professionals can now produce highly detailed computer images of buildings and structures.
This technology revolutionizes how space is organized and planned. Architects can accurately capture existing conditions of a site or building, allowing them to design more effectively. Engineers can analyze structural elements with precision, leading to safer and more efficient construction processes. In the construction industry, laser scanning 3D technology enables better coordination between different teams and reduces costly errors during the build phase.
The ability to create virtual walkthroughs using these detailed 3D models provides clients with a realistic visualization of their future projects. This enhances communication between stakeholders by facilitating better understanding and decision-making.
The integration of laser scanning 3D technology into BIM or GeoBIM workflows allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the built environment. Detailed data collected through laser scanning can be seamlessly incorporated into existing models, enriching them with real-world information that was previously unattainable.
Survey Platforms In order to build a virtual representation of a site, information is integrated from a variety of sources, including LiDAR scans, high-resolution drone imagery, and traditional survey for ground control. The resulting point clouds, 3D surface meshes and survey data offer a true and as-built. This data can be utilized in the engineering design, urban planning, Housing Infrastructure industry to help avoid delays and cost overruns.
Infrastructure data with 360- degree Panoramic imageries
Application-Specific workflow solutions Pegasus: MapFactory for AutoCAD /ArcGIS software suite is the complete solution for the Pegasus Two mobile mapping systems, covering the end-to-end workflow – from data collection to feature extraction. The intuitive user interface combined with the semiautomated feature extractions allows you to obtain your project deliverables fast. The Leica Pegasus Two Mobile Mapping machine is mounted on a vehicle to collect 360-degree Panoramic data and driven on all motorable roads.
It simulates the following: -
360- degree Panorama captures pictures of the real world by stitching together normal camera pictures. It can show both outside and inside buildings, and it can use photos from its own users.
Building Indoor & Exterior Survey
The Panoramic & LiDAR Data acquisition of the building areas can undertake using FARO 350 and terrestrial LiDAR equipment. Ricoh & DSLR cameras are also can use for collecting data for signboards, photographs etc. Attribute Survey for POI is done using Mobile Application.
Panoramic & LiDAR data Registration
The surveyed raw can be processed in FARO software to register & stitch the data together to create a seamless dataset using the inbuilt algorithms and GCPs collected from field.
Advantages
Building Interior Scanning
BIM Modeling
Building - floor level panoramic view
?Using the registered Pano & LiDAR data as input, the following activities can be performed in BIM software to create a digital twin model of the entire buildings.
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About MicroCenter Group
Founded in 1983, MicroCenter Group is a pioneer in providing information technology solutions in Bahrain. Initially, it was started with the aim of providing customized IT solutions to Small and Medium (SME) organizations but today with over 100 customers,both in the Government and private sector it has attained a leadership position in the industry within the country. With four group companies and an office in Saudi Arabia, today it has diversified into various other businesses that include IT Business Solutions, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Utility network GIS Surveys, Solar Solutions, Lidar Technology, and BIM modelling.
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