ESRI (UK) to host Geographic Information System (GIS) Roadshows across UK

Published 15th January 2009

GIS market leader launches series of free seminars to demonstrate the value of GIS

15 January 2009, Aylesbury: ESRI (UK), the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced dates for its ‘ArcGIS is Evolving… 9.3 Roadshows’. This series of free seminars is open to anyone interested in understanding more about the latest trends in GIS and gaining a deeper insight into the range of tools and strategies available to visualise, understand, interpret and share geographic data.

Building on the success of its 2008 roadshows, which were attended by over 500 people from 14 industry sectors, ESRI (UK) is hosting the 2009 roadshows in London, Edinburgh and Manchester during March 2009. These seminars will offer attendees:

• an understanding of best practice for geographic data management, planning & analysis
• demonstrations of how to make better digital maps
• GIS via Web-based mash-ups
• distribution strategies for geospatial information
• demonstrations, tips and hints for using ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.3
• access to GIS experts

Nick Chapallaz, director business strategy and marketing, ESRI (UK) said: “These roadshows are part of a comprehensive programme of events, training and resources designed to support our customers as they migrate to and use ArcGIS 9.3. We have based the content of our roadshows on the feedback we received from our customers and are confident that these seminars will not only meet their needs, but also the wider needs of organisations that have the vision and desire to exploit value from geographic data.”

Seminar dates and venues:

London – Tuesday 3 March 2009
The Commonwealth Club WC2N 5AP

Edinburgh – Thursday 5 March 2009
Our Dynamic Earth EH8 8AS

Manchester – Tuesday 10 March 2009
Digital World Centre, Salford Quays M50 3UB

To register for any of the events visit:
http://www.esriuk.com/trainingevents/events/93roadshows09/registration.asp


For further information contact:
Daniel Twigg / Martine Levene
0161 435 6460 / 0161 435 6462
daniel@chameleonpr.com / martine@chameleonpr.com

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