Blue Raster

Government, business, and non-profit organizations have relied on Blue Raster for a broad range of GIS services, including database development, custom web & mobile mapping applications, spatial analysis, business mapping, Field GIS, ArcGIS Enterprise Cloud deployment, real-time analysis, business intelligence, consulting, and training.

As an award-winning Esri Gold Partner, Blue Raster specializes in developing and deploying turn-key web and mobile applications with the latest Esri products, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Velocity, StoryMaps, Field GIS, and the ArcGIS JavaScript API. Drawing on their expertise in a wide range of web technologies-including JavaScript, AWS, Azure and Power BI, the Blue Raster team delivers fast and powerful applications within the context of attractive, modern, user-friendly interfaces.

Blue Raster’s customized applications are developed through rapid prototyping and custom development cycles. We maintain rigorous testing methodologies to keep development synchronized with customer needs, resulting in schedule and budget adherence and high customer satisfaction. Our intuitive applications will make business processes more efficient, effective, and successful. Contact us for custom web and mobile mapping applications, Enterprise installs, spatial analysis, business mapping, Cloud deployment and migration, data conversion, Map voter registration data, consulting, and training. We can rapidly set up ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Online, Cloud deployment for emergency and disaster response real-time tools, Operations Dashboards and more. Contact us for ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro migration!

Replace outdated paper-based workflows. Blue Raster can help you build, map, survey and monitor field work. The need and desire to collect and edit geospatial data from the field is always growing. Armed with a collection of configurable mobile applications, take the ability to create, update or delete data away from the office, in both connected or disconnected environments. From collecting survey data to ground truthing with maps on your device, these applications can be tailored to fit your project specifications.

Take the next step and move beyond dots on a map with ArcGIS StoryMaps — integrate photos, videos, graphs, text, and audio to tell a deeper story. Enable even the most non-technical audiences to easily visualize and analyze complex patterns and trends. Blue Raster can help you transform your digital storytelling with custom maps.

Blue Raster supports state & local elections with spatial analysis & data visualization, and can define data processing and geocoding workflows and develop an automated processes to identify voter records needing review.

Using our technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of ArcGIS Hub configurable templates, Blue Raster can help you jump start your Hub Apps and Initiatives. Blue Raster offers ArcGIS Hub support packages to help users successfully set up, implement, and launch ArcGIS Hub.

For over 10 years, Blue Raster has been working with Arboreta, Public Gardens and Cemeteries. We are experts at designing and developing highly interactive, map-centric web and mobile applications tailored for your unique garden experience. Our tools help staff, researchers, and the public to explore and search records in your collections onsite and from afar. Skilled in data management, visualization, and application design, let the dedicated Blue Raster team help tell your story today!

We develop solutions for internal staff workflows and powerful tools for researchers and the public to explore your plant records. However you currently manage your data (BG-BASE, IrisBG, Excel, GIS, etc.) we can integrate with your setup. Whether your garden is large or small your story is important to us and our dedicated team is experienced in implementing professionally designed tools and workflows to share with the world.

Blue Raster is an industry leader in UI/UX design solutions for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) industry. We understand that in the world of spatial data and mapping, user experience is paramount. Our team of talented designers and UX experts are dedicated to creating visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces that empower users to explore, analyze, and make informed decisions with spatial data.

With 21 years of experience in the GIS industry, we have an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of spatial data applications. An Esri Gold Partner, we combine our expertise in ArcGIS technology with our UI/UX design prowess to deliver solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally effective.

We believe that the best designs are those that are tailored to the needs and preferences of the end-users. Our UI/UX design process begins with a comprehensive understanding of your target audience and their goals. Through user research and testing, we create intuitive interfaces that enable users to interact with complex spatial data effortlessly.

At Blue Raster, we stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the GIS industry. We leverage the latest tools and frameworks to design immersive experiences that leverage the power of geospatial data. Our designs are responsive, scalable, and optimized for performance across various devices and platforms.

We value strong partnerships with our clients and believe in a collaborative design process. We work closely with you to understand your business goals, brand identity, and design preferences. Throughout the project, we maintain open lines of communication, ensuring that you’re involved and informed every step of the way.

Our UI/UX design services cover the full spectrum of the design process. We create UX deliverables including user personas, site maps, concept maps, process flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI designs that effectively communicate the product architecture, layout, and functionality to team members. This produces visually stunning interfaces that not only meet your functional requirements, but also enhance the overall user experience.

Unlock the true potential of your ArGIS applications with Blue Raster. Contact us today to discuss your UI/UX design needs and let us help you create impactful designs that transform the way users interact with spatial data. Together, we can build innovative and intuitive solutions that drive success.

You may have found that Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise is the complete package when it comes to supporting your organization’s geospatial needs, but you’re ready to take your GIS infrastructure completely to the cloud. With our Esri ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty designation, Blue Raster is the team that can assist you. We specialize in deploying and maintaining successful ArcGIS Enterprise installations, and we’re ready to deliver an implementation plan that meets your needs, timeline, and budget—with the cloud computing platform that works best for your organization.

Simplifying Your Processes with ArcGIS Cloud Services
Hosting ArcGIS Enterprise in the cloud can provide you with a cost-effective solution that increases performance and scalability, makes remote work and collaboration seamless and more effective, and frees you from the restrictions of updating hardware over time.

And who better to assist you in your migration to the cloud and with additional ArcGIS Cloud Services than our certified, hands-on team at Blue Raster? Our employees are known for specializing in creating custom GIS solutions using cloud-based technologies, and they maintain the following certifications to serve you better and stay at the forefront of our industry.

The Help You Need to Host ArcGIS Enterprise in the Cloud
Whether you are completely new to ArcGIS Enterprise, upgrading from an on-premises environment to a cloud environment, or looking to migrate existing assets into an enterprise database structure, Blue Raster can help you find success. Our managed ArcGIS Cloud Services combine the power of cloud computing with GIS technologies that are centered around your organization’s unique needs. The result? Amplified scalability, efficiency, and security for your team.

How does geospatial data and analysis support your business and who you serve? Where is your data stored? Do you have any specific security requirements? We will take the time to ask all of these critical questions and more so we can truly understand your data and workflows, what is working well, where your pain points are, and how you want to expand and enhance your GIS capabilities.

We support clients across a plethora of industries and understand the myriad of GIS workflows like asset mapping, field data collection, big data analysis, storytelling, and print map production—but we want to know how we can support you best. Let’s get started by talking more about ArcGIS Enterprise migration strategies.

It’s easy to get caught up in all of the data, tools, and workflows, but do you know which ones benefit you best? That’s where our experts come in. Before we install ArcGIS Enterprise, we’ll craft a migration plan that puts your needs front and center—a plan that best serves your users. How do we do this? We start by working closely with your IT team and other key stakeholders to ensure the new ArcGIS Cloud Services integrate with existing systems and align with your overall technical roadmap.

You can easily track progress against agreed upon milestones with help from a detailed runbook provide by our team. We’ll also set you up with a comprehensive test plan to confirm the new infrastructure performs at the optimum level.

Migrate your organization from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro today!

Our services don’t end after your migration is complete. You can count on us for continued support with additional trainings, Monitoring, Maintenance, and On-call support administering and using your GIS.

We are experts in Esri managed ArcGIS Cloud Services and ArcGIS Enterprise and can help you get the most out of your brand-new, cloud-hosted system. Best of all, our team can handle any IT issues that may come your way—helping free up your workforce so your employees can focus more on their job responsibilities and less on solving technical problems.

While our ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty speaks to our industry expertise in deploying and managing ArcGIS platforms in the cloud, we also stay up-to-date with leading-edge software and adopt and integrate the latest offerings into our solutions and services.

In addition to our proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise upgrades, deployment, and maintenance in the cloud, we also leverage other industry standard solutions to create integrated platforms that support key workflows.

Versatility is what moves us forward. At Blue Raster, we’re ready to assist you with the cloud program that works best for your organization.