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Nov 20, 2024 | 
esri.com | Sarah David |Gemma Goodale-Sussen
ArcGIS Blog The new European Cross-border Data (Beta) data source combines thirty-nine European countries into one group and can be used for mapping and analysis in Business Analyst. This data source is provided by Michael Bauer Research (MBR). Since this is an initial beta release of a European regional data source, the data and boundaries are subject to change in future releases.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
esri.com | Sarah David |Gemma Goodale-Sussen
As part of the June 2024 release, ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App debuted Esri’s first in-app assistant: Business Analyst Assistant (Beta). The assistant uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recommend and run popular workflows and provide tips for using the app. Business Analyst Assistant (Beta) helps new users learn about the app, and guides existing users in increasing their productivity.
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May 10, 2024 | 
esri.com | Helen Thompson |Sarah David
With the June 2024 data release, there are boundary changes to several U.S. geography types used in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App: ZIP Codes are updated with a new source for both 2023 and 2024 boundaries. U.S. Census county boundaries are aligned with Connecticut’s administrative changes. Block group boundaries are now known as planning regions. CBSAs have been updated to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) July 2023 delineations.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
esri.com | Helen Thompson |Sarah David
In the June 2024 release, the Esri 2021 and Esri 2022 data sources will be deprecated in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App and ArcGIS Community Analyst. Business Analyst Web App and Community Analyst will continue to provide the Esri 2023 data source and the forthcoming Esri 2024 data source. The Esri Updated Demographics datasets are annually updated with demographic data in the United States.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
esri.com | Gemma Goodale-Sussen |Sarah David
Alaska occupies a unique place in the American imagination. It’s the largest state in the country, as well as the furthest north. It’s one of only two states unconnected to the mainland United States. Despite—or perhaps because of—these idiosyncrasies, the nature of Alaska’s size and location remain cartographically mysterious to many people.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
esri.com | Helen Thompson |Gemma Goodale-Sussen |Sarah David
Business Analyst Web App users have been mapping with hexagons since February 2024, using them as a geography option in popular workflows: color-coded maps, smart map search, and suitability analysis. Although they are simple six-sided shapes, hexagons are actually quite complex mapping tools. This article will offer advanced information regarding hexagons’ relationships to their underlying data. Can different hexagon datasets I create be joined together to form a continuous layer?
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
esri.com | Helen Thompson |Gemma Goodale-Sussen |Sarah David
Business Analyst Web App users have been mapping with hexagons since February 2024, using them as a geography option in popular workflows: color-coded maps, smart map search, and suitability analysis. Although they are simple six-sided shapes, hexagons are actually quite complex mapping tools. This article will guide you through scenarios where hexagons may be useful in your mapping and analysis. Why should I use hexagons in mapping and analysis?
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
esri.com | Helen Thompson |Sarah David |Gemma Goodale-Sussen
Business Analyst Web App users have been mapping with hexagons since February 2024, using them as a geography option in popular workflows: color-coded maps, smart map search, and suitability analysis. Although they are simple six-sided shapes, hexagons are actually quite complex mapping tools. This article will provide an introduction to hexagons and helpful terminology to know as you use them. What are mapping hexagons and how are they supported in ArcGIS?
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
esri.com | Sarah David
As part of the February 2024 release, ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App has an updated and redesigned suitability analysis workflow. The suitability analysis workflow identifies and scores sites that meet specific criteria. Enhancements to this workflow include:Hexagons are now available as a geography option in resolutions 2 through 7 for the United States. A set of curated variable lists, including ones by industry, are available for analysis.
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Jul 18, 2023 | 
esri.com | Sarah David
How far would you be willing to drive to a site that offered amenities or services that you consider attractive? The answer to this question is pivotal in analyzing how distance and attractiveness create high or low probability for customers to visit your site. To better understand your customer’s decisions, you can use Huff models in ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro.
