While 10.2 was a robust release, it was not without its headaches, many of which stemmed from the industry's changing landscape.
: Performance was significantly boosted by enabling ArcGIS Desktop to utilize multiple processor cores for more efficient spatial analysis. Technical Specifications arcgis10.2
While Esri has since moved toward ArcGIS Pro and the 11.x series, version 10.2 remains a landmark for breaking the "silo" of desktop GIS. It turned GIS from a niche specialist tool into an enterprise-wide communication platform. While 10
