During the Esri User Conference 2026, HERE Technologies announced that HERE GIS Data Suite is now available through a Data as a Service (DaaS) model. This new offering enables users to access up-to-date geospatial data directly within ArcGIS, eliminating the need to download and maintain large local datasets.
GIS data management is evolving
Organizations are working with increasingly larger volumes of geospatial data.
Traditionally, this has required teams to:
- Download datasets
- Store them locally
- Update them manually
- Publish their own services
- Manage supporting infrastructure
These tasks consume valuable time and resources that could otherwise be dedicated to analysis and decision-making.
That is why the Data as a Service (DaaS) model is becoming increasingly important within the GIS ecosystem.
HERE's announcement at Esri UC 2026
At the Esri User Conference 2026, HERE announced that GIS Data Suite can now be consumed as a service.
Instead of maintaining local copies of data, users can access continuously updated datasets directly from ArcGIS, ready to be used in their projects.
What does HERE GIS Data Suite include?
Its key components include:
- Basemaps
- Road networks
- Geocoding data
- Transportation information
- Enriched attributes
- Data optimized for spatial analysis and routing
All of these resources are designed to integrate seamlessly with ArcGIS.
Benefits for organizations
The new service model offers several important advantages.
Always up-to-date data
There is no need to download new versions or manage update processes.
Reduced infrastructure
Organizations can lower the costs associated with storing and publishing GIS data.
Faster implementation
Teams can start working immediately.
More time for analysis
GIS professionals spend less time preparing data and more time generating valuable business insights.
Greater scalability
The service model supports larger projects without increasing operational complexity.
A trend that goes beyond the product
This announcement reflects a broader evolution in the GIS industry.
More and more organizations are adopting geospatial data as a service, just as they already rely on cloud services for infrastructure, storage, and artificial intelligence.
The goal is clear: reduce technical administration and accelerate value creation through geospatial analytics.
Marker supports this evolution
As a HERE Technologies Platinum Partner in Latin America, Marker helps organizations across multiple industries implement location intelligence, spatial analytics, and logistics optimization solutions.
If you would like to learn how to take advantage of HERE GIS Data Suite in your GIS projects, our team can help you determine the best strategy for your organization.
