Esri Announces ArcGIS for Home Use

2011-07-06

Esri Inc have announced the launch of "ArcGIS for Home Use". It is designed to make ArcGIS available to anyone (for non-commercial use) that would like to learn and use Esri software for €130 or £100 per year. Combined with a free ArcGIS Online account, this program provides individuals with a professional GIS system in their home so they can use, create, and share maps and applications.

ArcGIS for Home Use, includes a 12-month term license of ArcGIS Desktop Basic (ArcView) plus select extensions for personal non-commercial use. The product will be delivered via electronic download with backup media available on request (for a small additional fee). The product includes 90 days of installation support supplemented with self-help using the online Support Centre. This is a global offering and is limited to one per individual.

Here are a few examples of people that will benefit from a personal version of ArcGIS Desktop and an ArcGIS Online account;

• Recent graduates entering the workplace
• Existing users wanting to enhance their ArcGIS skills
• Non-ArcGIS users wanting to explore our technology
• Hobbyists that want to publish professional looking intelligent web maps
• And those people who enjoy playing with Esri technology in their free time

The product will be available for purchase on July 11th. In the meantime you can find out more information at the following link: Esri Announces ArcGIS for Home Use