What is ArcIMS?                                                                       

ArcIMS is the solution for delivering dynamic maps and GIS data and services via the Web. It provides a highly scalable framework for GIS Web publishing that meets the needs of corporate Intranets and demands of worldwide Internet access. ArcIMS services can be used by a wide range of clients including custom Web applications, the ArcGIS Desktop, and mobile and wireless devices. Using ArcIMS, city and local governments, businesses, and other organizations worldwide publish, discover, and share geospatial information.

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Why ArcIMS?

Most successful and widely used mapping solution in the world today.

User-friendly interface.

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Provides wizard driven application which makes authoring and publishing maps on the internet easy.

Functions provided sufficient and ideal for our application.