ArcGIS Business Analyst October Content Recap

LaurynCarey · ‎10-30-2025

Update: November 2025 content recap now available ➡️ https://link.esri.com/BA_Release/Nov25recap
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We had an action-packed month with the release of Business Analyst Web App October 2025. 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 all in one place.

New Business Analyst blog articles

What's new in Business Analyst Web App October 2025

Your release one-stop guide. This article has details on every release feature and links to further resources. Explore the latest features, enhancements, and changes to Business Analyst Web App.

What's coming: nearby analysis

This article, written before the release, gives a sneak peek of the exciting new nearby analysis workflow with a step-by-step guide on how to run the analysis. Check this one out if you’re looking for more details about this particular feature.

Search for top retailers in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App

New for POI data is the ability to filter by top retailers. The top retailers search option is a curated list of the top 25 retailers in the United States based on sales volume. Walk through use cases for the search option in this featured blog article.

Discover featured ArcGIS Living Atlas content using ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App

Finding the right data just got easier with the introduction of featured content lists for Living Atlas layers inside Business Analyst Web App. This blog article dives into the details of this new feature and how you can use it to improve data discovery.

Mapping flood risk to essential services in Houston’s Meyerland neighborhood

This blog article, written by Product Engineers Elif Bulut and Andrew Makowicki, explores the success of a Houston neighborhood as they use insights from Business Analyst Web App in disaster preparedness efforts. Read the full story for workflows on how your industry can benefit from this essential workflow.

Updates to existing blog articles

Update to Estimating credit consumption in Business Analyst Web App

Understanding credit usage just got easier with the October 2025 release. With the added ability to estimate credit consumption, you can see in-app estimations when exporting analysis results, infographics, or reports. This blog article, originally published in February of this year, has been updated to reflect this new in-app feature functionality.

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.

Thought Leadership Articles

Lost Without Translation

Geospatial analyst Patricia Flores White share insights from her use of ArcGIS Business Analyst on how GIS leaders can democratize mapping and GIS to make statistical insights more accessible to the populations they represent.

Videos

Use nearby analysis

Learn how to use nearby analysis in this 2-minute video!

Update to Add web maps and layers

This video has been updated to reflect the new featured living atlas content.

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 Web App release. For more Business Analyst Resources: