HIGHLIGHTS
Very fast and scalable dynamic map services—ArcGIS 9.3.1 can publish very fast, scalable maps on the Web using optimized map services. These support both dynamic as well as cached map services.
ArcGIS Online Sharing and Search—In addition to providing ready-to-use map services like imagery and streets, this Spring, ArcGIS Online will enable you to easily publish your data to the Web to share it with other users. ArcGIS 9.3.1 introduces the ability to create layer packages from your layers in ArcMap and ArcGlobe and easily share data with other users. You can upload your layer packages into the new ArcGIS Online website and other users will be able to immediately add it into their own maps and globes.
Support for Microsoft® Virtual Earth™ArcGIS 9.3.1 supports the free use of Microsoft Virtual Earth content in ArcGIS Desktop and for 90 days using ArcGIS Server. You can purchase additional time for using Virtual Earth in your Server implementations.
New capabilities in ArcGIS Data Interoperability—The ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension at 9.3.1 uses the latest release of Safe Software’s® FME®.
ArcGIS API for Microsoft® Silverlight™—A new Web API for Silverlight will be released this Summer that supports building Web map applications for ArcGIS Server. Check on the release status at the ArcGIS Server Resource Center.
Extended support for Java™developers—New and extended Java capabilities have been added at 9.3.1 that focus on ArcGIS Server for Java.
Compatibility with ArcGIS 9.3—Version 9.3.1 is easy to deploy because all of your ArcGIS 9.3 content "just works" (i.e., is supported directly) in this new release.
Improved WMS support—Numerous additions and performance improvements have been made in ArcGIS Server for supporting WMS services.
Improvements to the ArcGIS Resource Centers—The ArcGIS Resource Centers continue to grow in popularity. These websites help you with your GIS implementations. New content and updates on how to apply ArcGIS is added daily.