ArcGIS 9.3 - in brief

During the keynote presentation of the ESRI UC, Jack Dangermond hinted at the functionality of ArcGIS 9.3.  ArcGIS 9.3 is being incrementally released in a series of service packs with emphasis on refining and improving workflows with the bulk being released next year. These packs will include ways to improve “geographic science” such as using Gaussian geostatistical simulation, richer error messaging, improving mapping and labeling, scripting, modeling, and WYSIWIG graphic editing. In addition, there will be improvements for street numbering placement and support for Asian language characters, multiple view windows, better labeling on 3D services, faster import of web services, tracking in 3D, textured COLLADA, and schematic diagramming.

For ArcGIS Server, ESRI is adding the ability to having more security on the web. And they will be adding support for PostgreSQL, Oracle Express, DB2 (z/OS).