Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited

What Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited does

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited is the exclusive authorized distributor of Esri's ArcGIS platform in Hong Kong, founded in 1997 by Dr. Winnie Tang. The company provides geospatial information system (GIS) software, spatial analytics, and location intelligence solutions to HKSAR government departments, the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry, educational institutions, utilities, and nonprofit organizations across Hong Kong and Macau. Headquartered at CEO Tower in Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, the company employs 51-100 staff and operates as a private subsidiary of Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute).

The core product is the ArcGIS platform, distributed across cloud-based ArcGIS Online (SaaS), ArcGIS Pro (desktop), ArcGIS GeoBIM (GIS-BIM integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revit, and IFC), ArcGIS CityEngine (3D urban modeling), ArcGIS StoryMaps, Survey123, and ArcGIS Dashboards. Industry-specific solutions include the Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) integrating BIM, IoT sensors, and real-time geospatial data for construction site safety, and HK ArcGIS as a localized regional offering. Developer-facing capabilities include ArcGIS Runtime SDK (iOS/Android), AppStudio for cross-platform apps, and the ArcGIS REST API.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: enterprise ArcGIS software licensing and subscriptions, often procured via HKSAR Government Standing Offer Agreements (SOA-QPS4 Category 2 and 3 with OGCIO); professional services including custom application development and consulting; and instructor-led training delivered at the Esri Authorized Learning Centre at HK$3,900 per student per day. The company serves 30+ HKSAR government departments as an SOA preferred supplier, 100+ schools through the Map in Learning (MiL) Program, and enterprise customers including Baguio Green Group, Gammon's Digital G, and HKUST, supplemented by a freemium ArcGIS Online offering for nonprofit organizations. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales supplemented by education and nonprofit channel partnerships.

Name

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited

Legal name

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited

Website

https://esrichina.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited is the exclusive authorized distributor of Esri's ArcGIS platform in Hong Kong. Founded in 1997, it serves HKSAR government departments, AEC firms, educational institutions, utilities, and nonprofits with GIS software, spatial analytics, BIM-GIS integration, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ArcGIS Software Licensing and Subscriptions: Enterprise software licensing and subscription model for ArcGIS platform products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and specialized solutions like GeoBIM and CityEngine. Revenue generated from government SOA-QPS contracts and commercial organizations.
2. Professional Training Services: Authorized Learning Centre providing instructor-led GIS training classes. Course fee is HK$3,900 per student per day. Training covers ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Dashboards, Lidar Data processing, and BIM-GIS integration.
3. Government Professional Services (SOA-QPS): Standing Offer Agreements for Quality Professional Services (SOA-QPS) Category 2 and 3 with HKSAR Government Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) for IT projects from July 2017 to July 2021 (48 months).
4. Custom Application Development: Custom GIS application development using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS and Android, ArcGIS AppStudio for cross-platform mobile app development, and integration services for specific industry needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited is the exclusive authorized distributor of Esri's ArcGIS geographic information system (GIS) platform in Hong Kong. The company sells ArcGIS software licensing and subscriptions, delivers custom GIS application development, and provides professional services and instructor-led training under government Standing Offer Agreements (SOA-QPS4) with HKSAR. It serves government, AEC industry, utilities, environmental services, and education sectors with localized products including HK ArcGIS, ArcGIS GeoBIM, and the Smart Site Safety System (SSSS).

Product overview

Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited is the authorized distributor of ArcGIS in Hong Kong, offering a comprehensive GIS platform portfolio centered around the ArcGIS platform. The core offering includes ArcGIS Online (cloud-based SaaS), ArcGIS Pro (desktop), and ArcGIS GeoBIM (for AEC industry), complemented by specialized applications including ArcGIS StoryMaps for storytelling, ArcGIS Survey123 for field data collection, ArcGIS Dashboards for operational monitoring, and ArcGIS CityEngine for 3D urban planning. Industry-specific solutions include the Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) for construction site safety and GIS & BIM integration for AEC project lifecycle management. HK ArcGIS provides localized platform capabilities for the Hong Kong market. The platform supports AI-powered GeoAI capabilities for accelerated spatial problem-solving and integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Revit, and IFC formats for BIM-GIS interoperability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HK ArcGIS Hong Kong-specific ArcGIS offering providing localized GIS platform capabilities for the Hong Kong market, featuring regional availability of ArcGIS Online for organizations operating in the territory.
• ArcGIS Online Cloud-based mapping and analytics SaaS platform enabling data collection, analysis, visualization, and sharing through web applications, with intelligent e-learning resources for schools.
• ArcGIS GeoBIM Web-based platform bridging GIS and BIM data by connecting ArcGIS Online with Autodesk Construction Cloud and BIM 360, enabling AEC professionals to plan, design, build, and operate infrastructure projects.
• ArcGIS CityEngine Advanced 3D modeling software for creating interactive urban environments using parametric development and testing of massing and program urban planning scenarios with schematic building types and zoning codes.
• ArcGIS StoryMaps Storytelling tool enabling users to create interactive narrative maps combining text, photos, videos, and geospatial data for presentations, communications, and education.
• ArcGIS Survey123 Form-centric field data collection application enabling offline-capable geospatial data capture for surveys, asset inventories, and field operations.
• Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) Construction site safety platform using ArcGIS as backbone integrated with BIM, DWSS, real-time IoT sensors, and 3D geospatial data for location intelligence and real-time situational awareness at construction sites.
• Authorized GIS Training Services Instructor-led GIS training at the Esri Authorized Learning Centre in Cheung Sha Wan, covering ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Dashboards, Lidar Data processing, and BIM-GIS integration; HK$3,900 per student per day.
• Government Professional Services (SOA-QPS4) Standing Offer Agreements for Quality Professional Services (SOA-QPS4) Category 2 and 3 with HKSAR Government OGCIO for IT projects spanning 48 months from July 2017 to July 2021, covering 30+ government departments.
• Custom GIS Application Development Custom GIS application development using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS and Android, ArcGIS AppStudio for cross-platform mobile app development, and integration services for specific industry needs.
• ArcGIS Pro Desktop GIS application for 2D/3D mapping, spatial analysis, and data management with support for BIM and IFC file formats for AEC and urban planning workflows.
• Site Scan for ArcGIS Cloud-based imagery software for drone capture and processing to produce visualizations for site monitoring and change detection at construction sites and infrastructure projects.
• Dashboard of Smart Construction in Hong Kong Interactive map dashboard showcasing construction digitalization adoption rates, BIM personnel demand and supply, and MiC projects status in Hong Kong using ArcGIS Dashboards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vehicle Routing Problem automation reduced hours of manual route planning to automated scheduling for Baguio Green Group managing 400+ fleet vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• University of Hong Kong - Department of GeographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2022Co-organizer of Hong Kong Geography Day with Department of Geography, University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Geography Association. Promotes science, exploration, education, and storytelling in geographical approach.
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) - PReCITmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2022Dr. Winnie Tang, founder and chairman of Esri China (HK), is a core member of Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT). PolyU launched new research center to advocate strategies for Hong Kong's integration into national development. Focus areas include carbon-neutral cities and Greater Bay Area I&T development.
• Construction Industry Council (CIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for BIM Viewer Training via CIC BIM Portal. Free self-learning kit for ArcGIS Online developed for construction industry. BIM and GIS Integration course (CITF Code: PBT21-004) on pre-approved lists of Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF).
• Hong Kong CyberportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2021Esri China (HK) was among first group of tenants to move into Cyberport in 2003. Dr. Winnie Tang shared entrepreneurial journey at Cyberport Academy Distinguished Fellow Speakers Series. Company witnesses ups and downs of Hong Kong economy including SARS period.
• Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Esri China (HK) supported BIM+GIS Program for planners offered by HKABAEIMA. ArcGIS software licenses including CityEngine provided for Hong Kong Institute of Planners training program. Dr. Winnie Tang presented certificates to graduates.
• Development Bureau of HKSAR GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2021Established Geospatial Lab (GeoLab) in Kwun Tong operated by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals with Esri China (HK) support. Promotes open geospatial data usage and Common Spatial Data Infrastructure (CSDI) initiative. GeoLab officially opened July 30, 2021 with Secretary for Development officiating.
• Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 July 2021TWGHs operates Geospatial Lab with support from Esri China (HK). Joint URA x TWGHs Young Leaders Programme providing ArcGIS training to secondary students. TWGHs Joint Secondary Schools Outstanding GIS Application Competition.
• Gammon's Digital GcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021MoU signed between Esri China (Hong Kong) and Gammon's Digital G to co-develop GIS-based solutions for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Focus on Smart Site Safety System (SSSS), BIM-GIS integration, and construction digitalization solutions.
• Engineers Without Borders Hong Kong (EWB-HK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Software support for EWB-HK visit to Yangon, Myanmar. Survey123 for ArcGIS used for collecting geospatial data, living conditions, and family structure in slum areas. Supports public health, housing, infrastructure, and poverty solutions.
• Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), HKSAR GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2017Standing Offer Agreements for Quality Professional Services (SOA-QPS4) awarded in Category 2 and 3 for undertaking government IT projects. 48-month contract from July 2017 to July 2021 with estimated contract value over HK$1.5 billion. Worked with over 30 government departments.
• Conservation E3 Foundation (CE3)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Buddhist Garden Book project using Esri Story Maps technology to show distribution of plants and trees across Miu Fat Buddhist Monastery. Tree Adoption Program (TAP) with over 900 student ambassadors. Esri China (HK) provides technical assistance and advice.
• Hong Kong Education City (HKEdCity)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership under eResources Adoption Programme (eREAP) providing free ArcGIS Online to all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong and Macau. Map in Learning (MiL) Program provides subscription, e-learning resources, teacher training, and technical support.
• Hong Kong Council of Social ServicescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Caring Company Scheme partnership. Esri China (HK) received Caring Company Logo for 20+ consecutive years recognition of corporate citizenship in volunteering, mentoring, and partnership building for caring community.
• Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation (HKSR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Long-term technology partnership since 2012. Supported CyberRun for Rehab charity event for 12+ consecutive years. Co-developed Hong Kong Access Guide with map version showing barrier-free access facilities for tourists with disabilities. Developed Map Version of Hong Kong Access Guide using ArcGIS technology.
• Employees Retraining Board (ERB)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012Received Manpower Developer Award recognizing commitment and continual efforts in manpower training and development. Training over 500 IT and GIS professionals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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