ArcGIS Business Analyst November Content Recap
November was another busy month for the BA team with the release of ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro 3.6 and ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise 12.0, closing out the 2025 release cycle.That means the ArcGIS Business Analyst team was firing off articles and content full of topics to help you make the most of your analysis and take advantage of what’s new.
In case you missed them, here's a recap list of the latest articles and content all in one place.
What’s New and Release Blog Articles
What's new in ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro November 2025
New features and enhancements in ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro including a brand new Add Business Analyst data utility, data use guidelines, and accessibility improvements for streamlined performance.
What’s new in ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise November 2025
Explore enhancements to ArcGIS GeoEnrichment Server, ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App, and the Business Analyst widget in ArcGIS Experience Builder
A new way to add Business Analyst data in ArcGIS Pro
Product engineer Kyle Watson details how the new Add Business Analyst data utility can help you get started with your analysis in ArcGIS Pro.
Business Analyst Pro 3.6 performance improvements
Product engineer Darren Cook and product engineering writer Gemma Goodale-Sussen detail how customer feedback informs product design decisions that provide real value and impact for customers.
Mastering ArcGIS Business Analyst: Best Practices, Performance, and Practical Use Cases
In October 2025, ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App received the new advanced nearby analysis workflow. Learn how to use the nearby analysis to explore Quick Service Restaurant competition in a neighborhood.
Best practices for custom data creation and performance in ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro
When working with large geodatabases containing hundreds of variables, generating analysis can be time intensive. Learn how to optimize performance and streamline workflows in this best practices article.
Did you know that with your BA Web Application license you also have access to on-the-go analysis with the BA mobile app? Explore how you can make the most of the Business Analyst Web App in the handy mobile companion through this blog
Leverage the powerful Business Analyst assistant (preview) to identify food deserts in an area. Points of interest (POI), color-coded maps, and infographic reports are used in this workflow to learn about community access to grocery stores in the Atlanta metro area.
This new technical support how-to article describes the workflows for obtaining the required named user and add-on application licenses and extensions for ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise in My Esri.
Customer Success Story - ArcWatch
Understanding the Who, What, and Where of the Y with ArcGIS Business Analyst
This story, featured in the Fall 2025 issue of ArcWatch, is part of the GIS at Work series. Read how the YMCA organization leverages Business Analyst Infographics to expand service, create new programs, and identify underserved communities.
*New* E-Book
Mapping Business - Capitalizing on an Underutilized Business Intelligence
Discover this new Esri press e-book exploring key-concepts of market planning, operational efficiency, and business growth in the era of AI. Explore how geospatial analytics and business intelligence can help businesses gain a competitive advantage.
Stay up-to-date with ArcGIS: related ArcGIS Content
Update to SIC codes transition in Business Analyst
In 2026, Business Analyst will transition to NAICS codes as a replacement for the legacy SIC code system. This impacts Esri Business Summary dataset variables and several Business Analyst workflows. This article, originally published in February of this year, has been updated with more details to reflect the latest and most accurate information and ensure user awareness of this upcoming change.
Unlocking Your ArcGIS System’s ROI Through Workflow-Centered Design
An ArcGIS system delivers a positive return on investment when it enables your organization to produce measurable business benefits. Learn how documenting your organization's workflows can lead to organizational success in this ArcGIS Blog article.
A new climate projection layer is now available in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World: Global Seasonal Change Projections. Explore this article to gain insights on season changes globally and how these insights can be used in your analyses. Maybe even try combining this layer with points of interest sites and demographic insights to learn more about how climate projections can effect our communities.
Thought Leadership Articles
Esri WhereNext article: Fast Four ICYMI—Taming the Unknown Unknowns
Read or watch the recording of this insight rich exchange between GIS leaders from AECOM, Citizens Bank, and Prologis to discover how GIS technology addresses business challenges.
Videos
ArcGIS Favorites = huge time saver
Explore this brief (0:04:46) second video on how favoriting frequently used content in ArcGIS can save you time in your workflows. In ArcGIS Business Analyst, try favoriting web maps, layers, and POI lists.
We hope you take the time to check out one or more of these resources as you familiarize yourself with the latest features and enhancements in the ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro and Business Analyst Enterprise release. Miss out on October's recap? Check it out here ➡️https://link.esri.com/BA_Release/oct_recap
For more Business Analyst Resources:
- View the Business Analyst product overview page
- Review pricing and purchase Business Analyst
- Join our LinkedIn Business Analyst User Group
- Join our Business Analyst Esri Community
- Follow our weekly #BATipsandTricks posts on social media
- Read more Business Analyst blog articles on ArcGIS Blog
- Watch Business Analyst Web App videos
- Watch Business Analyst Mobile App videos
- Visit the Business Analyst Resources page