Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, has launched Content Store for ArcGIS, a revolutionary web app designed to streamline the purchase and integration of commercial satellite imagery. Developed in collaboration with SkyWatch, this solution enables organizations to access high-resolution imagery from Maxar and other providers—all within the ArcGIS platform.

Benefits of Content Store for ArcGIS:
Seamless Imagery Procurement – Buy and integrate commercial imagery directly within ArcGIS.
Expanded Access to Providers – Access premium imagery from Maxar and other partners.
Enhanced Workflow Efficiency – Eliminate manual data imports and provider management.

Richard Cooke, Corporate Director, Esri:
"Our users needed an easier way to integrate commercial imagery into their workflows. Content Store for ArcGIS delivers a seamless, on-demand experience that enhances decision-making across industries."

How Content Store for ArcGIS Works

Unified Access – No more juggling multiple provider portals; users purchase imagery directly within ArcGIS.
Existing Credentials – Enterprise users log in with their ArcGIS accounts for a frictionless experience.
Ongoing Expansion – Esri & SkyWatch will continually add providers, ensuring users get the best available data.

James Slifierz, Co-Founder & CEO, SkyWatch:
"This partnership makes high-resolution geospatial data more accessible than ever. We’re excited to support Esri users in enhancing their spatial analyses with diverse imagery options."

Why This Matters: The Growing Demand for Commercial Imagery

Public satellite data sources like Landsat and Sentinel are essential, but industries increasingly require:
Higher Resolution – To analyze land, urban growth, and risk factors with precision.
More Frequent Updates – To track environmental changes, asset conditions, and infrastructure projects.
Simplified Procurement – To avoid contracting delays & manual data integration.

Paul Granito, General Manager & SVP, Maxar:
"We’re proud to enhance ArcGIS with Maxar’s latest high-resolution imagery, empowering users with seamless access to critical data."

Industries That Benefit from Content Store for ArcGIS

Urban Planning & Infrastructure – Optimize land use, zoning, and construction monitoring.
Sustainable Development & Land Management – Track environmental changes and conservation efforts.
Asset Risk & Disaster Management – Enhance decision-making for insurance, logistics, and emergency response.

Content Store for ArcGIS eliminates the friction of acquiring and integrating commercial satellite imagery. By combining Esri’s GIS expertise, SkyWatch’s data access technology, and Maxar’s high-resolution imagery, this innovation empowers enterprises to make better, data-driven decisions faster.