ESRI software: large international education site license for AMU

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Project name

ESRI software: large international education site license for AMU

Project short-name

ESRI-GIS

AMU project code

EXT/USA/SosSc/02/2017

Project phase

I

Partner(s)/ country(ies)

ESRI (USA) and ESRI East Africa (Kenya)

AMU coordinating office(s)

Arba Minch University (AMU) -Environmental System research Institute (ESRI) office

Project type

Education and research

Project implementation location

Arba Minch University and surrounding community

Target communities

Arba Minch University staffs, Students and communities

Project coordinator

Hailemariam Atinaf Biru

Project manager (if any)

ESRI Eastern Africa

Principal investigator (PI)

Hailemariam Atinaf Biru

Project contribution to AMU

AMU received unlimited international large education site license of GIS

professional advanced with 5,000 single use, 5,000 concurrent use, 50,000 named user license,

1,150,000 credits for ArcGIS Online and Enterprise license. According to ESRI EA store,

the market cost of 1 GIS professional license with 500 credit is 5,350 USD. 

Reference: https://ea-store.esri.com/en-ke/store/overview;

https://ea-store.esri.com/en-ke/store/products/buy/arcgis-pro

Project start

8-Sep-21

Project end

17-Sep-25

Progress reporting period

quarterly

Contact person (name and e-mail)

Hailemariam Atinaf Biru: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Project Management Office

Office of the Director for Grant and Collaborative Project Management:

 Dr. Thomas Torora (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) is a leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) software and solutions. Its flagship product, ArcGIS, offers a comprehensive platform for mapping, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data. Users can create detailed maps, perform complex spatial analyses, and share insights across various applications and devices.

Key features of ESRI software include: Users can design high-quality maps and visualizations to communicate geographic information effectively. ArcGIS provides tools for analyzing patterns, relationships, and trends in spatial data, supporting decision-making in various fields. The software allows for efficient storage, management, and sharing of geographic data, including integration with databases and other data sources.

Users can create and analyze 3D models and visualizations, enhancing the understanding of spatial relationships. With mobile applications, users can collect and update geographic data in the field, improving data accuracy and timeliness. ArcGIS enables sharing and collaboration among teams through web-based platforms, making it easier to disseminate geographic information. The AMU-ESRI Coordination Office is tasked with implementing the ArcGIS platform at Arba Minch University to enhance teaching, research, and campus administration. This initiative aims to advance GIS technology to improve spatial data management and analysis across various academic and administrative functions.