Understanding ArcGIS Online - why organizations should embrace the cloud now

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1 Understanding ArcGIS Online - why organizations should embrace the cloud now Presented to: GeoAlberta - workshop Presented by: David Parry September 25, 2013

2 Today s Agenda Introduction - Why the Cloud? Why Now? Logistics: getting your own account Tutorial: Getting to Know ArcGIS Online Demo: Building your own Collector App Sharing with peers, organizational groups, public Review of Resources

3 Why the Cloud? Why Now?

4 Cloud / Mobile Transformative Technology

5 Business is embracing cloud Nimble: - Easier to procure - Can stand up for short duration projects Cost Effective: - Subscription based - Scalable - Costs vs. Custom Supports new working environment: - Collaborative, Real-time - Mobile / IP / Web Browser based

6 Mobile is transformative ENTERPRISE PERVASIVE DESKTOP SERVER FEDERATED CLOUD/WEB GIS DEVICE Individuals Ad Hoc Projects Workgroups Shared Database Organizations Shared Services Mobile Web Desktop Analysis/ Modeling Mapping Fixed Applications Transactions Integration Collaboration

7 ArcGIS Platform Leverage the geographic approach Use it anytime, anywhere Building blocks and components to deliver spatial capabilities Web Cloud Online Mobile Enterprise Desktop

8 ArcGIS Online Manage, share and create content Leverage your existing GIS investment Break down barriers Provide open access Catalog Online and On Premises Hosting Any Client Easily Configurable

9 For Any Organization Government Federal Provincial Municipal Public Safety Business Natural Resources Utilities

10 Demonstration Tour of ArcGIS Online subscription Web sites (see from 21:51 to 31:35 min:sec)

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12 ArcGIS Online Continues to Evolve Release cycle is not tied to Desktop or Server software upgrades Basemaps Catalogue and Group Based Sharing Viewers and Webmaps Open Data and Application Mapping Hosting and Portals for Organizations Integration with BI/CRM/ Office

13 Esri.com Moving to 2-3 month release cycles

14 Dispelling common myths Security Patriot s Act Confidential Data will get in the wrong hands / Loss of control Cost: can t afford / cost may spiral / fixed budget User Administration maintain 2 (LDAP/AGOL) Can t govern use of AGOL Where is the metadata?

15 Security, Privacy, Ownership

16 Models & Security links: p.22 p /papers/fed_47.pdf

17 House keeping for the tutorial Do you have a 30 day free trial of AGOL set up? 1. Set up a free Esri Global Account 2. Go to arcgis.com and register 3. Check you and activate your trial Esri offers 60-day ArcGIS for Desktop evaluation software.

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20 Customizing the Web Site Customizations all done through configurations Accessed through the Edit Settings Browse to images to use Access content from groups the Administrator owns Security SSL Anonymous access

21 User Administration Set roles Administrator Publisher User Your Organization

22 Data and Map Management Manage Content availability Featured maps and galleries Sharing policies Monitoring and reporting Usage Storage

23 Tip: Use clear descriptions & Icons GIS is a visual medium, use icons & clues to help users find what they need

24 Web Maps Are Fundamental Medium for organizing and publishing data Combine data from multiple sources Supports visualization, query, editing, analysis Use on any device Desktops Tablets Smartphones Social Media Websites Browsers Web Map Distributed Services

25 Thousands of Maps & Services Streets Socio-Economic Data Topographic 3D Scenes Esri Store Thematic Imagery Shared User Maps

26 Participation Workshop Activity: 1. Create your own Home page 2. Add an Administrator, Publisher, User 3. Create a Group 4. Create a Map 5. Share Map with a Group and Public. 6. Explore the Admin & Data Mgmt Capability

27 Review ArcGIS Online subscription Web sites > Creating persona s > Branding > Add Structure follow Org Chart, or functional areas > Adding links to: Video s to aid in Training, Help, Instructions Adding buttons to the ArcGIS Online banner > see Blog in workshop notes Provision & Organize Useful Content > Create maps that interest & engage

28 Web Maps on Smartphones & Tablets Use the web/mobile browser Use the free ArcGIS or Collector app Build and use a custom app

29 From Web Map to Web App ArcGIS.com viewer is functional, but it can t be customized You now have a map saved on ArcGIS.com Put the map in an App to make it your own

30 Template Apps (custom)

31 Esri Maps for Office Included with an ArcGIS Online subscription Add-On for Microsoft Office Map directly in Excel and PowerPoint Publish data to ArcGIS Online

32 Demos to follow require ArcGIS Desktop

33 Publishing Maps Workflow Author Publish Use Create Maps in ArcMap On Premise ArcGIS for Server Hosted on ArcGIS Online ArcGIS for Desktop Share with ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Viewers

34 Demonstrations Creating Feature Service (for the collector map) Using maps on mobile devices

35 Summary In this seminar you have learned about: 1) Managing geospatial assets with an ArcGIS Online subscription 2) Publishing Web maps without additional server technology 3) Creating interactive Web & Mobile applications

36 Did we dispel the myths? Security Patriot s Act Confidential Data will get in the wrong hands / Lose control Cost: can t afford / cost may spiral / fixed budget User Administration can maintain 1 user list Can t govern use of AGOL Where is the metadata?

37 Resources: Videos & Free Esri Training Seminars ArcGIS Online: The Mapping Platform for Your Organization Free Esri Training Seminars ArcGIS Online Subscriptions: Mapping and GIS for Organizations Preparing to Implement an ArcGIS Online Subscription Sharing GIS Content Using an ArcGIS Online Subscription Authoring Web Maps Using ArcGIS Online Creating Web Applications Using ArcGIS Online

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39 Publishing Story Maps with ArcGIS Online What: Story maps are interactive maps that integrate intelligent maps, text, photos and multimedia content to communicate a narrative about your geographic data. Intended Audience - Anyone who wants make their story more accessible to broader audiences aided by maps. - COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING, EDUCATORS, POLICY MAKERS Session Overview Maps have the power to tell stories such as describing a series of locations, showing patterns and change, and summarizing a status or situation. This session will walk through the workflows and best practices for designing, creating and sharing story maps using ArcGIS. Examine the process for developing a storyboard and gathering data. The session will then focus on assembling and configuring a Web map for storytelling with ArcGIS Online. When: Tomorrow - Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 am MDT Register online at

40 Additional Resources Call Kerri Manorek, Training Advisor t ext

41 Contact Information Esri Canada David Parry Sr. Account Executive St., 200 Sterling Place Edmonton, AB, T5K 2N2 Tel: (780) 424-ESRI Dir: (780) esri.ca

42 Questions & Answers