Even now, Esri still has "issues working with full resolution...

Even now, Esri still has "issues working with full resolution point clouds" according to Randy?

Yes! That's right! Randy talked about Esri in his recent presentation (see 9:09 to 9:52):

Pointerra | 3D Asset Management for Utility Companies


"We (Pointerra) integrate with Esri on a side by side viewing (see below picture)."

"I realise Esri recently ended up buying a LiDAR company and they're trying to integrate that. BUT there's still issues (for Esri) in working with full resolution point clouds, for the data that's actually being collected, to be completely compatible with Esri."



Esri can be a competitor when they work out how to work with full resolution point clouds?

Pointerra Completes Esri ArcMap Integration
https://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20161103/pdf/43cm1n5hbjl769.pdf
"This integration strategy provides additional sales opportunities for Pointerra’s target government and private sector Tier-1 customers, many of whom are entrenched, long-term Esri customers. The ability to offer seamless integration of an organisation’s high-value point cloud data with existing spatial systems provides a compelling solution to manage and disseminate 3D content with existing 2D systems."

"Brett Bundock, Managing Director of Esri Australia, commented “In recent years, innovation around the ArcGIS platform has been prolific. 3D, in particular, has been a very exciting space for our industry. I see the solution delivered by Pointerra arriving at an extremely important time for the geospatial sciences industry.”"

Pointerra & Esri’s Global Startup Program
https://www.pointerra.com/pointerra-esris-global-startup-program/
"Following our integration with Esri’s ArcMap product, part of Esri’s ArcGIS suite of GIS solutions, Pointerra has been admitted to Esri’s Global Startup Program as an Emerging Partner.

We are working closely with the global Esri technical and BD team to further enhance our integration across other ArcGIS products, including the latest version of ArcGIS Pro, which offers enhanced 3D capability and provides a richer 3D experience utilising Pointerra technology.

Brett Bundock, Managing Director of Esri Australia, commented “We see great benefit in working closely with Pointerra and are pleased to welcome them on board as a member of Esri’s official global start up program. As the ArcGIS platform enters a new era of disruptive GIS it is essential to connect with innovators like Pointerra who are prepared to push the envelope.”

Pointerra’s Managing Director Ian Olson is seen here being congratulated on entry into Esri’s Global Startup Program by Lisa Dykes, State Manager, Business Development (Western Australia), Esri Australia."




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