December 2011
2011/2016 Esri Updated Demographic Data
2011/2016 Esri updated demographic data is now available in Business Analyst Online. Our 2011/2016 data is based on Census 2010 counts and in 2010 geography to give you the most accurate data and the most up-to-date geography available. Using the Census 2010 data as the base for the 2011/2016 update results in more accurate estimates and projections to ensure that your decisions are based on the most accurate and current data available.
Esri's 2011/2016 Updated Demographic database includes population, households by type and average size, age and sex, race and Hispanic origin, household income, per capita income, housing by occupancy and tenure, and more.
All Business Analyst Online subscribers have access to the 2011/2016 Updated Demographic Data in the Demographic and Income Profile, dynamic color-coded maps, and Smart Map Search. The Demographic and Income Profile also includes Census 2010 Data and is available in 2010 geography. Guest users can purchase the Demographic and Income Profile.
Enhancements for Web Map Analysis
You can now convert web map points and polygons to sites to create study areas and drive-time, donut, and ring analysis. You can use the data for color-coded maps and Smart Map Search analysis, create comparison reports to compare sites, and easily generate informative reports.
Being able to add data from ArcGIS Online Web Maps instantly increases the already incredible amount of data included in Business Analyst Online and makes the analysis possibilities endless. This new feature opens up a wealth of valuable data and analysis capabilities.
The new Select Tool allows you to select polygons and points on the web map and a pop-up provides information and the ability to convert to a site. You can also create a bounding box to select multiple polygons on the map to convert to a site.
New Easy Access Directly from Business Analyst Online to ArcGIS Online
From the Browse ArcGIS Online Web Maps screen, you will now see options to access your private groups, view content from the public gallery, and easy search options to find just the Web Map you are looking for.
- Public Gallery lets you browse through hundreds of web maps created by the ArcGIS community and easily add them into Business Analyst Online.
- My Groups lets you access groups in ArcGIS Online. If you belong to a private group in ArcGIS.com, you can access those web maps within Business Analyst Online and exchange information with other group members.
- My Content allows you to access your own previously created ArcGIS.com web maps for analysis in Business Analyst Online.
- The Search option makes it easier to sort through hundreds of web maps on ArcGIS.com.
My Web Maps Offers Easy Access to Portal for ArcGIS
My Web Maps is a new feature specifically for organizations that have implemented Portal for ArcGIS. If your organization has set up a private Portal for ArcGIS, you can easily add private web maps into Business Analyst Online for analysis and reports. Simply create your own private portal for maps to be shared in a permissions only group.
Reports Have a Smart New Contemporary Appearance for Improved Readability
Business Analyst Online Reports have a new professional appearance with more contemporary graphics and colors that makes the data easier to read. You will also notice enhancements in the placement of custom logos.
Important note: The cell locations of specific data in Excel may have changed. If you create formulas that use data exported from Business Analyst Online, your formulas will need to be updated to account for changes in cell placement.
New Light Gray Canvas Basemap
Business Analyst Online has a new Light Gray Canvas Basemap option. This light gray basemap provides a neutral background with minimal colors, labels, and features. The new basemap supports strong colors and labels creating a visually compelling map graphic that when used with color code analysis makes the data dynamically come to life to reveal important information.
