Can you explain the difference between the ArcGIS Mobile application and ArcPad?
Both products are positioned as Esri solutions for mobile GIS. They are designed to boost mobile productivity and are used to support professionals with their field efforts. ArcGIS Mobile is designed for non-GIS professionals in large enterprise organizations with field staff that typically perform simple data collection and inspection tasks. ArcPad is designed for GIS trained professionals in small- to medium-sized workgroups who typically perform more advanced GPS/GIS editing tasks.
Both products are positioned as Esri solutions for mobile GIS. They are designed to boost mobile productivity and are used to support professionals with their field efforts. ArcGIS Mobile is a task-driven GIS application for Windows Mobile and Windows tablet devices. It is designed for non-GIS professionals in medium to large organizations that typically perform simple data collection and field inspection projects. ArcGIS Mobile provides central management, configuration, and deployment of apps and projects. GIS information can be synchronized from both server and desktop clients. A .NET software development kit (SDK) is also available for building customized applications. ArcPad is a map-centric, Windows-based mapping and field data collection application designed for GIS-trained professionals in small- to medium-sized workgroups who typically perform ad-hoc data collection. It includes advanced GIS/GPS editing functionality to facilitate post processing and also supports related tabl
