ARC-GIS
ArcGIS is a family of software products that form a complete GIS built on industry standards that provide exceptional, yet easy to use, capabilities right out of the box. ArcGIS is a complete, single, integrated system for geographic data creation, management, integration, and analysis.
ArcGIS is designed as a scalable system that can be deployed in every organization, from an individual desktop to a globally distributed network of people.

ArcInfo. Within the ArcGIS software family, ArcInfo is the most comprehensive GIS available. It includes all the functionality of ArcView and ArcEditor and adds the advanced geoprocessing and data conversion capabilities that make ArcInfo the de facto standard for GIS. ArcInfo is the complete GIS data creation, update, query, mapping, and analysis system. ArcInfo is composed of ArcInfo Desktop and ArcInfo Workstation.
ArcInfo Desktop includes all the functionality of ArcEditor and adds a complete set of data management, analysis, and conversion tools to the ArcToolbox application. With these tools, you can perform data conversion, generalization, aggregation, overlays, buffer creation, statistical calculations, and much more. Each of these tools has a menu-driven interface with wizards where appropriate. ArcInfo Desktop operates on Windows NT and Windows 2000.

ArcInfo Workstation provides geoprocessing via the classic user interface (ARC, ARCEDIT, ARCPLOT, ARC Macro Language [AML], and more). In addition to providing the user environment familiar to many ArcInfo users and found in countless existing GIS applications, ArcInfo Workstation includes fundamental and matchless geoprocessing functionality. ArcInfo Workstation operates on Windows NT, Windows 2000, and several UNIX platforms.

ArcEditor
ArcEditor contains all the functionality of ArcView and adds the power to edit features in a multiuser geodatabase including:
Versioning
Custom feature classes
Feature-linked annotation
Dimensioning
Rasters in a multiuser geodatabase
Multiuser editing

ArcEditor allows you to create and edit vector data formats including shapefiles, personal geodatabases, and multiuser geodatabases.

ArcView
ArcView is the world’s most popular desktop GIS and mapping software, with more than 500,000 copies in use worldwide. ArcView provides data visualization, query, analysis, and integration capabilities along with the ability to create and edit geographic data.
ArcView 8.x maintains the base functionality of ArcView 3.x and adds a host of improvements driven by user requests. New features include a catalogue for browsing and managing data, on-the-fly coordinate and datum projection, metadata creation, customization with built-in VBA, new editor tools, support for static annotation, enhanced cartographic tools, direct access to Internet data, and much more.
ArcView 8.x is an exceptional stand-alone GIS as well as the entry point to ArcGIS, an integrated and scalable family of GIS software products. ArcGIS consists of ArcView, ArcEditor, ArcInfo, ArcIMS, and ArcSDE. ArcGIS extends ArcView by providing multi-user editing, advanced analysis, Internet services, and high performance spatial database services.

ArcSDE
ArcSDE is a gateway that facilitates managing spatial data in a database management system. ArcSDE allows you to manage geographic information in one of four commercial databases: IBM DB2, IBM Informix, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle, as well as being able to serve ESRI’s file-based data with ArcSDE for Coverages. ArcSDE serves spatial data to the ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo) and through ArcIMS, as well as other applications and it is the key component in managing a multi-user spatial database.

Provides the infrastructure required to manage multiple users editing the same spatial database with long transactions, alternate versions, and history.
Provides the business logic software for not only creating simple geometric data, but also technology for supporting advanced GIS data types such as images, networks, features with integrated topology and shared geometry, and associating these with rules, behaviour and other object properties.
Allows GIS data to be directly maintained in the format of “spatial types” supported by the DBMS vendors (building on their parallel efforts to develop spatial extensions).
Integrates the spatial (geometric) search capability provided by the DBMS vendors within the ArcGIS client software applications.

ArcIMS
ArcIMS provides the foundation for distributing high-end geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping services via the Internet. ArcIMS software enables users to integrate local data sources with Internet data sources for display, query, and analysis in an easy-to-use Web browser.
ArcIMS revolutionizes the way users can access and interact with Internet mapping and GIS data.
ArcGIS provides flexibility when configuring a system since it is modular and scalable. It is modular in the sense that you acquire the system in pieces.
ArcView provides data visualization, query, analysis, and integration capabilities along with the ability to create and edit simple geographic features.
ArcEditor, a brand new software product, includes all the functionality ArcView and adds the power to create and edit features in a multiuser geodatabase or coverage.
ArcInfo includes all the functionality of ArcEditor and adds advanced geoprocessing capabilities. ArcSDE adds database services to the ArcGIS family, while ArcIMS adds Internet services.
The desktop software is built with an intuitive Windows user interface that makes GIS accessible to all. ArcGIS embraces other standards including
Geographic metadata standards (Federal Geographic Data Commission [FGDC])
Web standards (Extensible Markup Language [XML])
Networking standards (TCP/IP)
Standard notation for the modelling of real-world objects (Unified Modelling Language [UML])
ArcSDE operates with commercial database management systems (DBMS), and it supports a variety of formats, including those from standards bodies such as
the OpenGIS Consortium (OGC)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Oracle Spatial
Informix Spatial DataBlade
IBM Spatial Extender formats
The collection of software components that comprise ArcGIS is known as ArcObjects. More than 1,100 individual COM-based components are provided in a well-documented data model. Customization is performed using the built-in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) scripting capabilities or a COM-compliant programming language such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, or Delphi.

ARC-GIS Features
ArcGIS includes a number of unique features that have become must-haves with users.
On-the-fly projection of both vector and raster data saves huge amounts of time and effort.
Being able to adjust the transparency of any layer, whether it is vector or raster data, produces better maps.
High-quality reporting and graphing functionality make it easier to communicate the ideas represented on the map.
And for many users, the improved cartography is most significant since it provides options that were never available before.
ArcGIS operates with existing data formats and improves support for the geodatabase (short for geographic database). The geodatabase is a physical store of geographic information inside a DBMS with a data model that supports transactional views of the database (versioning) and also supports objects with attributes and behaviour. This allows closely integrated data management and an unparalleled collaborative environment for multiuser editing and update.

ArcGIS Desktop refers to a suite of three integrated core applications: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.
ArcMap is used for all mapping and editing tasks, as well as map-based analysis.
ArcCatalog is the application for managing spatial data holdings, for managing database designs, and for recording and viewing metadata.
ArcToolbox simplifies many common GIS data conversion and geoprocessing tasks.

MAP-OBJECTS

MapObjects software is a powerful collection of embeddable mapping and GIS components. Developers can use MapObjects to create applications that include dynamic live maps and GIS capabilities.

Map-Objects Features
MapObjects provides the tools for specialized solutions for desktop mapping and GIS needs. MapObjects can be used for:
Adding mapping components to enhance existing applications.
Building lightweight data viewing applications.
Creating customized mapping and GIS programs that fulfil specific tasks and requirements.
Developing simple query-based applications that easily enable access to data generated by sophisticated GIS solutions.
MapObjects for Windows is an ActiveX control with nearly 50 programmable ActiveX automation objects that can be plugged in to many standard Windows development environments such as Visual Basic, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Visual C++, Visual Studio.NET (VB.NET and C#), Delphi, Borland C++ Builder, Visual FoxPro, and PowerBuilder.
MapObjects offers many sophisticated capabilities to help the programmers put dynamic maps into applications including
Support for a wide variety of data sources and image formats
Advanced data handling for optimized performance
On-the-fly projection
Advanced geocoding capabilities
Global positioning system (GPS) management
Built-in compatibility with ESRI’s ArcIMS Web connectivity middleware, so you can build Web-based mapping and GIS applications
A run-time deployment utility to help you distribute your applications easily and efficiently
A legend and scale bar control, including source code, designed to make it easier for you to develop your applications
MapObjects–Java Standard Edition is an easy-to-use suite of more than 900 Java developer components that can be used to build custom, cross-platform GIS applications or applets. It provides a robust, Java-based API that lets the programmer design applications to perform a wide variety of geographic-based display, query, and data retrieval activities.
MapObjects–Java Standard Edition includes pre-built Java Beans that are easily used in integrated development environment such as Sun’s Forte for Java or Borland’s JBuilder software.

ARC-IMS 4
ArcIMS 4, which began shipping on April 29, 2002, runs on Intel-compatible Red Hat Linux 7.1 in addition to Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, and HP-UX operating systems.
ArcIMS is ESRI’s solution for distributing mapping and GIS data and services on the Web.
It is a powerful, scalable, standards-based tool that lets you quickly design and manage Internet mapping services.

ArcIMS Route Server Extension
add fast and reliable routing capabilities to ArcIMS Web site.
add geocoding and reverse geocoding (converting a latitude/longitude location to the nearest address or address range), routing options, and routing to multiple stops.

ArcIMS Route Server returns information based on complete addresses, ZIP Code only, street intersection, and partial addresses.

Web Services Configuration Guidelines
Implementation of ArcIMS Web mapping services places additional demands on the network infrastructure. The amount of system impact is related to the complexity of the published mapping services.
Map services with small (less than 10 KB) or a limited number of complex images will have little impact on network traffic. Large images (greater than 100 KB) can have significant impact on network performance.
Standard ArcIMS map services should produce images from 30 KB to 50 KB in size, in order to minimize network transport time to standard ArcIMS client browsers (50-KB image requires over 26 seconds of network transport time for 28-Kbps modem clients, limiting site capacity to a maximum of 7,400 requests per hour over a single T-1 Internet Service Provider connection). Users generally demand reasonable performance, or they will not be satisfied.
Proper infrastructure bandwidth and careful map information product design are required to support high-performance Web solutions.

ARC-PAD
ArcPad software is a mobile mapping and GIS technology that comprises the integration of four technologies: GIS, lightweight hard-ware, GPS, and wireless communications.
ArcPad 6.0 provides database access, mapping, GIS, and GPS integration to users out in the field using handheld and mobile devices. Data collection is significantly improved with immediate data validation and viability.
ArcPad leverages existing mapping and GIS software systems and databases. There is no need to convert data to unique portable formats. ArcPad supports a multilayer environment with industry-standard vector map and raster image display that includes aerial photographs and satellite imagery. Data can also be provided from the Internet via wireless technology.
ARC-Pad Data Formats
ArcPad supports the following data formats:
• ESRI shapefiles
• MrSID ® by LizardTech
• Windows ® bit map
• JPEG
• ArcIMS ® Image Services via the Internet
ArcPad Features
display and query tools, including
•Variable zoom and pan
• Fixed zoom
• Zoom to a specified layer or spatial bookmark
• Centre on the current GPS position
• Measure distance, area, and bearings on your map
• Identify features by tapping on them
• Display additional information about features through a hyperlink
• Locate, label, and zoom to a feature

MAPINFO solutions
MapInfo Professional V7.0
MapInfo Professional v7.0,is the mapping solution, for performing sophisticated and detailed data analysis to drive insightful decisions. MapInfo Professional can be used to:
Create highly detailed maps to enhance presentations and aid in decision making
Reveal patterns and trends in your data that may otherwise be impossible to see
Perform sophisticated and extensive data analysis
Understand customer and marketplace demographics
Manage geographically based assets, such as stores, people and property
Plan logistics and prepare for emergency response
The award-winning MapInfo Professional package includes a built-in geocoder, more than 450MB of data and an extensive collection of pre-designed maps. It’s simple to use, powerful and easily integrates with other mapping applications.

MapInfo MapX v5.0, is a cost-effective, robust, ActiveX component, enabling developers to add mapping functionality to any application – quickly and easily. Using standard languages, a streamlined object model, extensive methods and events, efficient property pages, defaults and other wizards, MapInfo MapX helps simplify application development. The result is a highly visual way to display and analyze location-based data to better serve customers, make better decisions, and manage assets and operations more effectively.
Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Delphi can be used to integrate MapInfo MapX into new and existing applications.

Data Access and Database Support
Spatial Server Access (SSA) enables developers to connect to live data stored in enterprise databases such as Oracle, IBM Informix and Microsoft SQL Server. In addition to supporting Oracle’s SDO_Geometry spatial data format, MapInfo MapX also supports Oracle’s coordinate systems and projections. Any valid SQL query can be passed to Oracle Spatial or Oracle Locator. Performance is enhanced by using Oracle Call Interface (OCI) pre-fetch methods to retrieve multiple rows per request. MapInfo MapX supports data access for
Microsoft Access and MapInfo SpatialWare’s newest platform, Microsoft SQL Server.
MapInfo Professional v7.0 is logo-certified to support the newest Microsoft operating systems, in addition to supporting Windows NT+ SP6 and Windows 98 Second Edition.

Geocoding
MapInfo Professional’s built-in geocoding capability allows for fast and accurate placement of address data onto maps. Numerous controls are at your disposal, including the ability to specify how far to offset an address from the side of a street and how far to inset an address from the ends of street segments.

Directly Access Local Data
You can access local data in a variety of formats:
vector data in MapInfo TAB and WMF files
raster data in BMP, JPG, TIFF, BIL, SID, PNG, PSD and ECW files
grid data in MapInfo MIG, VMGrid, DEM, DTED levels 0-2, and GTOPO30 files
tabular data in Delimited ASCII text, XLS, WKS, DBF and MDB files
Use raster images such as aerial photography, scanned paper maps, satellite images, and logos to provide detailed content layers for your maps. Use grid files to display maps in the 3D window. Image Display Attributes
Translucency
Transparency
Contrast
Brightness

Support for More File Types
MI Pro now offers more options and more flexibility for working with a wide array of file types. Version 7.0 brings you:
Direct reading of ESRI Shape File format
Support for GML V2 (Geography Markup Language). Allows the importing of individual files for OS Mastermap Independent polygon format, which is supplied by the UK Ordnance Survey.
Extensive support for imagery (Raster) formats including:
Built-in MrSid and ECW support
JPEG2000 Import and Export support
Built in support for ADRG, CADRG, CIB, ASRP and NTIF (Government Raster Formats)
PDF and XML support for exporting reports (through Crystal Reports 8.5)

Customization
MapBasic Development Language
Custom menus, dialogs, buttons
External function cells
Integrated Mapping
Visual Basic, C++, and PowerBuilder
APIs
Raster
Grid
Interpolation

MapXtreme
MapXtreme is MapInfo’s Internet mapping server for Windows® for broad deployment of mapping applications.
MapXtreme Features
Map Display MapXtreme supports MapInfo TAB files and .gst files in addition to a number of other popular formats.
Geocoding Place locations, such as customers, on a map to the level of ZIP
Code centroids. For exact street level matches MapInfo’s street-level geocoding tool, MapMarker, is available for tight integration with MapXtreme.
Write, Insert, Update Data Write, insert, update data from MapXtreme to Oracle8i Spatial and MapInfo SpatialWare.
MapXtreme software specifications:
Windows NT with Service Pack 6 or Windows 2000, with the ability to move files to the server using either file copy (on a LAN) or using FTP.
(IIS) Internet Information Server web server software
Internet Explorer or Netscape
Note: MapXtreme ONLY supports Netscape 6.0 and 6.1
An active account on the server using administrator rights

MapXtend

MapInfo MapXtend is a developer tool for creating location-based applications running on wireless handheld devices. Applications created with MapXtend give mobile field staff live access to the most updated corporate data on equipment and customers, helping increase efficiency and improve service. An extension to MapInfo MapXtreme mapping server, MapXtend is the ideal tool for organizations across many industries, in both the private and public sector, to bring their web-based applications to the mobile Internet.
• Flexibility and Scalability
Applications built using MapXtend’s Java technology architecture can run on many different server platforms and multiple types of handheld devices, and scale to meet the needs of thousands of users.
Seamless Integration
MapXtend leverages MapInfo’s entire suite of market-proven Internet mapping, geocoding and routing technologies to provide location-based intelligence for enterprise field staff.
Improved Efficiency
Mobile field staff using applications powered by MapXtend can handle more service calls due to better scheduling and routing, and last-minute calls can be added and assigned to the nearest worker.

HandyGISTM

HandyGISTM for MapInfo is an extension that brings MapInfo data to hand held devices such as the Compaq® iPAQ and HP® Jornada with full support for native MapInfo file format.