ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS is a world-leading suite of geographic information system (GIS) software developed and maintained by Esri. The arcgis.com domain specifically hosts ArcGIS Online, which is a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for mapping, spatial analysis, and data collaboration.

The brand was originally conceptualized by Jack and Laura Dangermond, who founded the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) in 1969. The software evolved from early command-line products like ARC/INFO released in the 1980s into the modern, integrated ArcGIS platform that exists today. Esri remains a privately held company controlled by its original founders and is headquartered in Redlands, California. The platform is used globally by governments, universities, and commercial enterprises to manage and visualize spatial data for urban planning, environmental conservation, and operational efficiency.