Interoperability

ESRI's ArcGIS software is built on IT standards, reducing your total cost of ownership. COM-based object-oriented software allows you to tap into the large pool of programming talent familiar with Visual C++, Visual Basic, and similar tools. You can choose between UNIX and Windows NT servers and among popular DBMS software such as Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2. By adhering to standards, ESRI helps ensure interoperability now and in the future.

• ArcGIS for AutoCAD Redefines Interoperability [PDF]
• Spatial Data Standards and GIS Interoperability [PDF]
• ESRI Interoperability and Standards
• IT Standards, GIS Software Development, and the Utility Industry - Video clip

User Stories

• Moving from a Simple to Enterprise Mapping System—A Migration Success Story [PDF]
• Phased Migration from CAD to GIS Maintains Currency, Minimizes Disruption for Georgia Power Company [PDF]
• City of Mesa [PDF]
• GeoNIS [PDF]
• Gulf Power [PDF]
• Idaho Power [PDF]
• Meeker Cooperative [PDF]
• United Power in Colorado [PDF]