Canadian-Based Energy Company Uses GIS to Standardize Information Management throughout Global Operations, Enhancing Communication, Collaboration and Decision Making

CALGARY - May 18, 2010 - ESRI Canada today presented an Award of Excellence to Nexen Inc. for leveraging ESRI's geographic information systems (GIS) to standardize the management of geographic data throughout its organization and improve operations. The award, which recognizes organizations and individuals for their outstanding achievements in the application of GIS, was presented at the 2010 ESRI Canada User Conference in Calgary.

"Nexen has been exceptional in applying GIS to make their operations more efficient, productive and profitable," said Alex Miller, President, ESRI Canada. "They have made significant strides in expanding their GIS to various business areas in their international operations, providing the flexibility to meet mission-critical needs and increasing their competitive advantage. We commend them for using ESRI technology as a core pillar of their business success."

For more information about Nexen Inc., visit: www.nexeninc.com. For more information about ESRI's ArcGIS solution, visit: www.esricanada.com/products/arcgis.

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About ESRI Canada
Founded in 1984, ESRI Canada provides enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower businesses, governments, and educational institutions to make timely, informed and mission critical decisions by leveraging the power of geography. The company distributes the world's leading GIS software from ESRI, Telvent Miner & Miner, Azteca Systems, and other technology partners. Headquartered in Toronto, the company serves over 10,000 customers from 16 regional offices across Canada. Information about ESRI Canada can be found at www.esricanada.com.

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