TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Comparison of Major GIS Software Team Members: Chiu Yeung Chong Lopamudra Patnaik 11/22/2018

Overview the Major GIS Software The key GIS implementation issue is that software and hardware is selected on the range of functionality and/or applications needed by an organization. 1) ESRI - ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, ArcView, ArcReader) 2) MapInfo - MapInfo Professional 9.0 3) AutoDesk - AutoCAD Map3D 2008 4) Intergraph- Geomedia 11/22/2018

Things to Consider Key Features Advantages & Limitations Data Format supported System Requirements Major Customers Price Market Share 11/22/2018

ESRI – ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 Software Features: A terrain data format, a new way to store massive datasets containing elevation or other surface data in the geodatabase Support of the network Common Data Form (netCDF) format Tracking Analyst Extension offers more options for advanced spatio-temporal analysis 3D-Analyst Extension, is now possible in ArcGIS 9.2 for producing exportable movies Introduced the new geodatabase file format - file geodatabase format (fGDB) Scalable Architecture – From fully functionality ArcInfo, ArcEditor to lightest version ArcView Numerous optional extensions allow to perform extended tasks such as raster geoprocessing and three-dimensional analysis 11/22/2018

ESRI – ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 Industry leader Multi-platform availability Advantages Industry leader Multi-platform availability Exceptional functionality, easy to use features Disadvantages Arcview’s functionality depends on the users knowledge of the existence and capabilities of Arcview’s extensions, as well as its limitations. ArcInfo -Considerable learning curve. 11/22/2018

MapInfo – MapInfo 9.0 Software Features: Powerful Data Access - Access data directly from multiple data sources, ESRI formats (SHP, E00, SDE, Personal GeoDB) and CAD data (DWG, DXF, DGN) Time based analysis – Analyze the relationship between location and time with new Date/Time and Time data types Better visualization - new features like curved labeling to make visually appealing map Employ MapBasic to create custom utilities and automate common task Expandable data access engine – add formats as needed On-the-fly data indexing provides greater usability of remote data. 11/22/2018

MapInfo – MapInfo 9.0 Advantages Cost effective Inclusion of Locational Intelligence empowers even non-GIS experts to create highly detailed maps to enhance presentations and to make more insightful everyday decisions. Disadvantages Only Window based operating system Relatively few customization tools available High learning curve 11/22/2018

Autodesk – AutoCAD Map3D 2008 Software Features FDO Data Access Technology enables directly and natively access spatial databases such as ESRI ArcSDE and Oracle, or use SQL Server to store spatial data without expensive middleware AutoCAD tools for precision editing of GIS data Powerful, flexible, and open data management tools make it easy to create users, define schemas, and move data between different data stores GIS tools for map creation and presentation Web publishing via Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise and MapGuide Open Source 11/22/2018

Autodesk – AutoCAD Map3D 2008 Advantages Cost effective and time efficient Open source FDO Data Access Technology to directly and natively access data from multiple sources, without the need for data copying or conversion Multi-user editing capabilities Import-Export engine interoperates with all major GIS software, so it is possible to read, write, and transform industry-standard formats Disadvantages: Only Window based operating System High learning curve 11/22/2018

Intergraph – GeoMedia Software Features: Integrate data from all major GIS vendor formats Provides a complete set of advanced spatial analysis tools necessary to create “what if” analyses Faster and easy-to-read maps and presentations Open, Easy to Use Platform Expands data availability through new industry standards web services and application development tools Advanced cartographic capabilities to improve map presentation and output 11/22/2018

Intergraph – GeoMedia Advantages Does not require a proprietary development language Accesses the data in place without any translation, so data is always up-to-date and accurate Significantly reduced GIS learning curve Enterprise wide sharing of maps & geospatial information. Disadvantages Customization may add to initial cost Time consuming Only windows and Internet Explorer based software 11/22/2018

Data Format Supported: Name of the Software Data Formats ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 Direct Read of Vector Data Direct Read of CAD (DXF, DWG, DGN) Direct Read of Raster (ERDAS Imagine, GIF, PEG, JPEG, TIFF, GeoTIFF, GRID) Direct Read of Other Data ( Geostatistical layers, TIN, DBF, TXT, INFO, ODBC, Microsoft Access) MapInfo Professional 9.0 Direct access to ESRI formats (SHP, E00, SDE, Personal GeoDB, SDTS and VPF) AutoCAD data (DWG, DXF, DGN) Oracle Spatial 10G & 9iR2, SQL Server 2000 & 2005 with MapInfo SpatialWare Informix 9.4 with MapInfo SpatialWare AutoCAD Map3D 2008 ESRI Formats (SHP, Coverage, Atlas BNA) AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, and 2002 DWG, DXF and AutoDesk Map 5 Project File, Oracle Spatial, AutoDesk GIS Design Server, AutoDesk MapGuide Spatial Data File (SDF) Data residing in OLE DB data source, Aerial photographs and satellite images in a variety of raster formats Intergraph DGN /MapInfo Interchange (.mif and .mid) Comma-separated values (CSV) GeoMedia Pro 6.0 ESRI Formats (SHP, coverage) AutoCAD DWG, DXF, DGN Native support for all industry standard vector and raster formats including OGC Web Feature Service (WFS),Web Map Service (WMS), and Geography Markup Language (GML) 11/22/2018

System Requirements: Name of the Software System Requirements ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 OS: Windows 2000 Pro, Server 2003, XP Pro, XP Home CPU: Pentium III or Xeon computer with a 1 GHz Memory: 512MB RAM Disk Space: 1 GB of free disk space MapInfo Professional 9.0 OS: Windows 2000 Pro SP4, XP Pro SP2, XP Home SP2, Server 2003 SP1, Windows Vista CPU: Pentium III or equivalent microprocessor - Minimum Memory : 512MB RAM Disk Space: 550MB #Windows Vista: Pentium 4 -1 GHz, 1GB of system memory, 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space AutoCAD Map3D 2008 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate and Business, XP Home, XP Pro SP2, 2000 SP4 CPU: Pentium 4, 2.2 GHz or greater Memory: 512 MB RAM Disk Space: 1.5 GB free disk space for installation #AutoCAD Map 3D software does not support 64 bit operating systems GeoMedia Pro 6.0 OS: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, 2000 SP3, ME, XP Pro SP1 Memory: 512MB RAM recommended Disk Space: 256MB 11/22/2018

Customers/Applications Area: Name of the Software Major Customers ArcGIS Desktop 9.2 Business, National Mapping and Cartographic Publishing, Health and Human Services, Education, Government, Utilities, Natural resources, Engineering, Defense, and Transportation MapInfo Professional 9.0 Telecommunications, Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Mobile, Restaurant, Education, Government, Hotel, Media, Real Estate, Retail AutoCAD Map3D 2008 Engineering ,Government, Utilities and Telecom, Environmental engineering, Oil and gas, Agriculture, Natural resources. GeoMedia Commercial Photogrammetry, Communications, Government, Military & Intelligence, Process & Power – Chemical, Consumer Goods, Metals & Mining, Nuclear & Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals; Public Safety, Transportation, U.S. Federal, Utilities – Electric, Gas, Pipeline, Water /Wastewater; 11/22/2018

Price Vendor GIS Product Price USD ESRI www.esri.com ArcInfo 9.2 ArcEditor 9.2 ArcView 9.2 ArcReader 9.2 $7,600 $5,600 $1,500 Free MapInfo www.mapinfo.com MapInfo 9.0 $1,495 AutoDesk www.autodesk.com AutoCAD Map3D 2008 $5,295 Intergraph www.intergraph.com GeoMedia Pro 6.0 GeoMedia 6.0 $7,500 11/22/2018

GIS Software Market Share (2003) Worldwide Revenue USD 1.84 billion 11/22/2018

Conclusion: ESRI, is the Industry leader because of its Exceptional functionality Easy to use features Significant contribution to Interoperability This trend will continue to dominate the GIS market in near future 11/22/2018

References http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2494&trv=1 ESRI Incorporated, 380 New York St., Redlands CA 92373 www.esri.com MapInfo Corporation, 1 Global View, Troy, NY 12180-8399 www.mapinfo.com Autodesk Incorporated, 111 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael CA 94903 www.autodesk.com Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL 35894 www.intergraph.com Market share data acquired from www.daratech.com 11/22/2018