FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2008

ESRI Canada Announces the ArcGIS 9.3 Seminar Series

Toronto, ON - ESRI Canada is delighted to offer a series of special seminars across the country to support users in making a seamless transition to ArcGIS 9.3. Earlier this week, ESRI Canada announced the arrival of this latest release that includes new tools and functionality, quality enhancements and flexible options to improve the entire GIS workflow.

"ArcGIS 9.3 is a complete system for authoring, serving and using geographic information", said John Kitchen, Vice President and General Manager of ESRI Canada, "we are pleased to support users through a number of free events that will provide the opportunity to learn about this comprehensive new version, share information and discover best practices."

Users are invited to join ESRI Canada and members of the GIS community to attend a complimentary half-day ArcGIS 9.3 seminar. The seminar will introduce the innovative new functionality and tools of ArcGIS 9.3 and explore how this latest release can improve the user's organizational workflow. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions and learn tips and tricks for increasing productivity.

The ArcGIS 9.3 Seminar Series will be offered at the following dates and locations:

o September 17 - Ottawa, ON
o September 24 - Thunder Bay, ON
o September 30 - Calgary, AB
o October 2 - Vernon, BC
o October 15 - Québec City, QC

In addition to the ArcGIS 9.3 Seminar Series, ESRI Canada will also be hosting many seminars and web seminars that focus specifically on the desktop, server, mobile and development environments in ArcGIS 9.3.  Please visit the Training and Events page at www.esricanada.com/events to register for one of these upcoming events.  Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.  The 2008 schedule includes:


Web Seminars

What's New in ArcGIS Mobile 9.3 
   August 14 and October 16, 1-2 p.m. EST
What's New in ArcGIS Server 9.3 
   September 4 and October 2, 1-2 p.m. EST
What's New in ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 
   September 25, 1-2 p.m. EST
Getting Started with ArcGIS Development
   September 18 and November 6, 1-2 p.m. EST

Seminars

What's New in ArcGIS Mobile 9.3 
   August 26, October 7, November 13 and December 16, Edmonton AB
What's New in ArcGIS Server 9.3 
   August 26, October 7, November 13 and December 16, Edmonton AB
What's New in ArcGIS Desktop 9.3 
   September 30, October 28, November 4 and December 2, Edmonton AB
 


About ESRI Canada
Established in 1984, ESRI Canada is a Canadian owned company specializing in geographic information systems (GIS) solutions. ESRI Canada distributes the world's leading GIS software including solutions from ESRI Inc., Miner and Miner, I.S.M. International Systemap Corp. and Azteca. In order to provide organizations with complete industry-specific solutions ESRI Canada has established an extensive business partner program that includes more than 130 Canadian organizations. ESRI Canada also provides professional services including consulting, training, technical support, and enterprise GIS implementation. ESRI Canada is a leader in providing world-class enterprise GIS solutions for many industries including public works, land management, utilities, defence, public safety, business demographics, education, natural resources and transportation. ESRI Canada has fifteen regional offices across the country, with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, please visit http://www.esricanada.com/ or call 1-800-447-9778.


Media Contact:
Amanda Graff
Marketing Communications Specialist
ESRI Canada
12 Concorde Place, Suite 900
Toronto ON M3C 3R8
T: 416-441-6035 ext 6308
W: www.esricanada.com