Esri Speaker Series Podcasts

GIS for Elections and Redistricting in Maricopa County

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:40:00 PST

Maricopa County, Arizona, Recorder Helen Purcell shares how GIS helps increase efficiency and public involvement in the fourth-largest county in the nation.

Understanding the American Consumer

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:36:00 PST

Matt Carmichael, director of information for Ad Age magazine, discusses using GIS technology and data to understand demographics and consumer trends.

Esri Releases New Version of ArcGIS for SharePoint

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:16:00 PST

ArcGIS for SharePoint product manager Derek Law discusses the enhancements in the new release of ArcGIS for SharePoint, Esri's solution for integrating mapping capability in the Microsoft SharePoint environment.

The Importance of a Marine Cadastre

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:25:00 PST

Doug Vandegraft from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Regulation and Enforcement talks about the marine cadastre and mapping ocean resources.

Geospatial Technology Supports Mission to Locate Americans Missing from Past Wars

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:12:00 PST

Ryan Taira, GIS manager for the Joint Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Accounting Command (JPAC), talks about the use of GIS in searching for the remains of Americans still missing in action from past wars.

DataMan Delivers Situational Awareness and Shared Intelligence-Part 2

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:55:00 PST

Major Andrew Williams from the British Army talks about DataMan, a new GIS solution that provides military commanders with the most up-to-date situational awareness and intelligence.

Accela Mobile 311: A Citizen Engagement Tool for the iPhone

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:54:00 PST

Chuck Spink, senior product manager at Accela, discusses the creation of Accela's new citizen engagement app for the iPhone called Accela Mobile 311.

DataMan Delivers Situational Awareness and Shared Intelligence-Part 1

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:29:00 PST

Major Andrew Williams from the British Army talks about DataMan, a new GIS solution that provides military commanders with the most up-to-date situational awareness and intelligence.

Handling Large Amounts of Motion Analytics Data with TerraEchos' Adelos-Part 4

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:19:00 PST

Alex Philp, president of TerraEchos, discusses Adelos, its sensor knowledge system that combines the ability to collect, process, analyze, and transmit massive amounts of data.

More Accurate Mapping with 3D Photogrammetry and Lidar Data

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:43:00 PST

Aldo Facchin of GeoSoft explains why the integration of two types of remotely sensed data can help create more accurate maps.

Handling Large Amounts of Motion Analytics Data with TerraEchos' Adelos-Part 3

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:15:00 PST

Alex Philp, president of TerraEchos, discusses Adelos, its sensor knowledge system that combines the ability to collect, process, analyze, and transmit massive amounts of data.

Urban Policy and the Census

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:24:00 PST

Heather MacDonald and Alan Peters, authors of the Esri Press book Urban Policy and the Census, discuss the use of GIS in analyzing demographic trends in urban planning.

Handling Large Amounts of Motion Analytics Data with TerraEchos' Adelos-Part 2

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:22:00 PST

Alex Philp, president of TerraEchos, discusses Adelos, its sensor knowledge system that combines the ability to collect, process, analyze, and transmit massive amounts of data.

Helping Insurance Companies Understand Where Risks Are

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:58:00 PST

Nigel Davis discusses eNCOMPASS, a cloud-based risk analysis solution based on ArcGIS.

Understanding What and Why through Where

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:25:00 PST

Charles Brigham and Dr. Hanif Rahemtulla from World Bank discuss why GIS is important for global humanitarian efforts. Visit data.worldbank.org for more information.

Handling Large Amounts of Motion Analytics Data with TerraEchos' Adelos-Part 1

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:06:00 PST

Alex Philp, president of TerraEchos, discusses Adelos, its sensor knowledge system that combines the ability to collect, process, analyze, and transmit massive amounts of data.

Using GIS for Emergency Operations Planning in Nepal

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:15:00 PST

Justin Pummell, a GIS professional with the US Army Corps of Engineers, talks about using GIS to assess the seismic vulnerability of critical transportation infrastructure in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Navigating Commercial Real Estate with GIS

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:13:00 PST

David Beitz, director of GIS at Edens & Avant, discusses the importance of using both desktop and cloud-based GIS in the commercial real estate industry.

Taking 3D to the Streets

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:15:00 PST

John Ristevski, the founder, CTO, and co-CEO of Earthmine, talks about Earthmine's innovative technology that collects 3D street-level imagery for use in GIS applications.

The Road Ahead for ArcGIS on the Java Platform

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:49:00 PST

Eric Bader and Dan O'Neill discuss Esri's commitment to the Java platform and Esri's plans to phase out the Web ADF in ArcGIS 10.1.

Reasons to Attend the Esri Mobile Special Interest Group Meeting

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:31:00 PST

Chris Bradshaw and David Cardella discuss the upcoming Esri Mobile Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting at the Esri International User Conference.

Accela Analytics: An Enterprise Oversight Tool for the iPad

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:43:00 PST

Chuck Spink, senior product manager at Accela, discusses the creation and use of Accela's new dashboard app for the iPad.

Esri Releases Newly Created Ocean Basemap

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:56:00 PST

Rafael Ponce, maritime team program manager at Esri, discusses the significance of Esri's Ocean Basemap, a free maritime basemap resulting from collaboration in the hydrographic community.

Cloud-Based GIS Solutions for Aeronautical Agencies

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:43:00 PST

Marc Chiesa, CEO of CGx Aero in SYS, discusses aeronautical information management and GIS, providing examples of successful adoption in Norway, France, and throughout Africa.

Geography Enhances Business Intelligence

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:47:00 PST

Allan Pym, vice president of sales for APOS, explains how geospatial technology integrated with business intelligence systems greatly improves market analysis.

How Integrated Imagery and GIS Enhances Critical Decision Making

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:11:00 PST

Lori Thompson, vice president of marketing and support services for ITT VIS, discusses how image processing integrated with GIS is used across different industries for better decision making.

Getting to Know ArcGIS ModelBuilder

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:54:00 PST

Author David Allen discusses his latest Esri Press book, Getting to Know ArcGIS ModelBuilder.

Geo Business Intelligence

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:21:00 PST

Chris Ovens, general manager for SpotOn Systems, talks about the importance of integrating geospatial technology and data to give organizations a true view into their business data.

ArcGIS for INSPIRE: A Framework for Sharing Spatial Data in the EU

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:21:00 PST

Business development managers for Esri in Europe discuss Esri's solution for European countries seeking to comply with the INSPIRE Directive.

How NAVTEQ Uses Esri Technology to Build GIS Maps and Data

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:22:00 PST

NAVTEQ representatives Mike Tsengouras and Milton Ospina discuss how Esri software is used in NAVTEQ's map and data creation.

Geospatial and Automated Sensor Technology Focus Decision Making

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:11:00 PST

Kevin Jones, Director of Marketing and Product Management at PCI Geomatics, discusses the integration of advanced image processing with ArcGIS and how it is used throughout the world for more evidence-based response.

Crossing the Merchandising Divide

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:50:00 PST

Simon Thompson, director of commercial business industry at Esri, talks about how to better match products to consumers using geospatial technology.

The Geography of Retail Operations

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:50:00 PST

Simon Thompson, Esri director of commercial industry, talks about how retailers can better manage location information for more efficient supply chain management.

Does the Best Retail Location Guarantee Success?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:36:00 PST

Simon Thompson, Esri director of commercial solutions, explains how GIS can help retailers make the best out of one of their biggest investments—real estate.

Taking the World by BIMstorm

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:52:00 PST

Kimon Onuma, president of Onuma Inc., discusses his vision for the convergence of GIS, facilities management, and building information modeling (BIM) at the GeoDesign Summit this past January.

Salvation Army Uses GIS to Assist Transitional Shelter Building in Haiti

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:08:00 PST

Finn Dahl discusses his work with the Salvation Army providing GIS assistance for establishing shelters in Haiti following last year's devastating earthquake.

CitySourced: A SaaS Mobile Platform for Civic Engagement

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:30:00 PST

Kurt Daradics and Jason Kiesel, co-founders of CitySourced in Santa Monica, California, discuss their SaaS citizen reporting app, which is available on Blackberry, iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone platforms.

From Hard Copy to JavaScript: The Atlas of New South Wales

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:14:00 PST

Stephen Lead, principal GIS consultant at Ajilon, discusses the design inspirations behind the Atlas of New South Wales.

Using Linked Spatial Data at the UK Ordnance Survey

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:59:00 PST

Carsten Roensdorf, corporate data manager for UK Ordnance Survey, explains how linked data helps make public sector data more transparent.

ArcGIS for Windows Phone Expands Mobile GIS Options

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:44:00 PST

Esri's David Cardella and Rex Hansen share their insight into the recently released ArcGIS app and API for Windows Phone 7 devices.

Port of Los Angeles Unifies Operations with Data Portal

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:19:00 PST

Daniel Elroi, president of North South GIS, discusses the challenges and successes of implementing a GIS data portal at the Port of Los Angeles.

Creating The Ultimate Road Atlas with ArcGIS

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:23:00 PST

Adam Derringer, manager of GIS Services at Mapping Specialists, talks about using ArcGIS to design a 224-page road atlas for tourists and travelers on America's highways.

Benchmarking Your Skills: The Esri Technical Certification Program

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:39:00 PST

Esri's Patricia McGray and Jamie Rosa discuss the new Esri Technical Certification Program, including what distinguishes it from other GIS certification programs, what the training entails, and how to enroll.

Deciphering the Latest Redistricting Trends

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:47:00 PST

Tim Storey, Senior Fellow at the National Conference of State Legislatures, discusses new developments in the redistricting process across the nation.

Accela and GIS Automate Government Workflow

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:29:00 PST

Accela's Brian Wienke explains how Esri GIS technology integrated with Accela Automation 7.0 increases the efficiency of government.

Laying the Groundwork for Redistricting

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:13:00 PST

Kim Brace, president of Election Data Services, an Esri business partner, explains how extensive databases are built to support redistricting. Having worked closely with state governments since the 1970s, Brace provides a historic perspective and a current snapshot of the sources and use of redistricting data, as well as its value after district lines are drawn.

Redistricting: A Geographic Problem

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:33:00 PST

Esri state government industry manager Richard Leadbeater provides a brief overview of redistricting and describes the essential role geospatial technology plays in it.

How NAVTEQ Maps Support the Federal Government

Mon, 23 Nov 2010 8:58:33 PST

Cliff Allison explains how NAVTEQ maps support the work of the federal government.

NAVTEQ's Map Development Process

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:41:00 PST

Cliff Allison discusses NAVTEQ's map development process and the integration of Esri technology with NAVTEQ products.

GIS Helps Meet Public Works Challenges

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:53:00 PST

Esri's Chuck Cmeyla discusses the various ways GIS helps the public works industry streamline workflows and improve asset management practices.

The Low Carbon Diet

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:07:00 PST

Helene York, director of Bon Appétit Management Company Foundation, discusses the relationship between diet and carbon footprint and the environmental impact of certain food farming practices.

ArcGIS Data Reviewer

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:23:00 PST

ArcGIS Data Reviewer product manager Daryl Smith explains how ArcGIS Data Reviewer automates and simplifies the GIS data quality and control process.

The GIS 20: Essential Skills

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:01:00 PST

Gina Clemmer, president of New Urban Research, Inc., a research and training company in Portland, Oregon, discusses her book The GIS 20: Essential Skills.

Streetview Lidar

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:32:00 PST

Baker project manager Stephen Clancy explains how streetview lidar illuminates understanding of infrastructure by giving a much more detailed view of objects than aerial lidar.

GIS Tutorial 3: Advanced Workbook

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:17:00 PST

GIS professional and author David Allen discusses how GIS Tutorial 3: Advanced Workbook, which he co-wrote with author Jeffery M. Coffey, will help users develop advanced GIS skills by exploring the full breadth of ArcGIS software.

The Competitive Advantage with Enterprise GIS

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:58:00 PST

John Young discusses how GIS can deliver a competitive advantage to organizations and its importance for senior managers.

ArcGIS Mapping for Sharepoint 2

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:58:00 PST

Bob Hazelton discusses the benefits and capabilities of ArcGIS Mapping for Sharepoint, as well as the new features and enhancements in the new release.

GIS Assists Green Building

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:16:00 PST

Dr. Chris Pyke, Vice President, Research Program, United States Green Building Council, discusses how GIS can be used to assist green building in many areas, such as location-based rating systems, building performance modeling, and market pattern analysis.

Geospatial Lens Adds Depth to Journalism

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:30:00 PST

Steve Doig specializes in computer-aided reporting and is a Pulitzer Prize winner for his work on building code infractions uncovered by Hurricane Andrew. He discusses how GIS can enhance journalists' research and storytelling.

Esri Supports INSPIRE

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:04:00 PST

Guenther Pichler, Esri Business Development Manager for European Union-related issues, discusses how Esri technology helps European nation-states comply with INSPIRE directives.

GIS as an Investigative Tool in Journalism

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:14:00 PST

Brant Houston, Knight Chair of Journalism, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, discusses the need for GIS in media and journalism to help reporters uncover information that helps them tell better stories.

NAVTEQ Serves State and Local Governments

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:10:00 PST

Skip Parker, enterprise sales manager at NAVTEQ, explains how it serves road and traffic data to state and local governments in partnership with Esri.

A Tactile ArcGIS 10: Wacom's Interactive Pen Displays

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:56:00 PST

Mike Dana, business development manager at Wacom, discusses how Wacom's interactive pen displays integrate with ArcGIS 10.

Telecom Argentina Aumenta Eficiencia con SIG Unico

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:08:00 PST

Gustavo Villagra, de Telecom Argentina, y Pedro Barbero, de Aeroterra, S.A., conversan sobre el uso de un SIG Enterprise para beneficiar a todos los departamentos del telecom, desde operaciones hasta mercadeo.

GIS at the National/Naval Ice Center

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:43:00 PST

Semeon Sertsu, director of information technology, National/Naval Ice Center (NNIC), talks about how NNIC uses ArcGIS to streamline product deployment and cut costs in monitoring Polar Ice.

The GeoSur Initiative

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:39:00 PST

Eric Van Praag, regional coordinator of the GeoSUR Program, discusses the initiative to integrate and disseminate spatial data throughout South America.

Introduction to Geometrical and Physical Geodesy: Foundations of Geomatics

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:34:00 PST

Tom Meyer, author of the Esri Press book Introduction to Geometrical and Physical Geodesy: Foundations of Geomatics, discusses the importance of having a foundational understanding of geodesy when working with GIS, remote sensing, and surveying.

GIS at USAA: A Manager's Perspective

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:00 PST

Manny Rios, chief underwriter of the USAA property and casualty insurance group, describes how he first became aware of GIS and why geospatial technology is so important to the organization.

GIS and the Reconstruction of Afghanistan

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:57:00 PST

Nancy Towne, US Army Corps of Engineers GIS team lead in Afghanistan, discusses the various ways Esri technology assists the US Army's rebuilding of Afghanistan.

Esri's ArcGIS Server Geoportal Extension

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:20:00 PST

Marten Hogeweg, Esri product manager for the ArcGIS Server Geoportal Extension, talks about how the Geoportal Extension assists organizations by making geospatial data and services available over the Internet.

GIS for Journalists

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:36:00 PST

Andrew Long, founder of Longcreative and a former senior news artist at the Arizona Republic newspaper, talks about how GIS can add more visual punch and in-depth analysis to news and investigative stories.

Imagery for Disaster Response and Mitigation

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:03:00 PST

David Blankenship, Senior GIS Analyst, City of Colorado Springs Fire Department, discusses how his agency uses imagery and GIS to tackle the city's emergencies.

The Imagery Acquisition Program at Los Angeles County

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:42:00 PST

Nick Franchino, GIS manager for the Department of Regional Planning in Los Angeles County, talks about how remotely sensed data married with GIS brings departments together.

GIS and Imagery at Geoscience Australia

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:06:00 PST

Greg Scott, Group Leader, Geospatial & Earth Monitoring Division, Geoscience Australia, discusses the integration of imagery in topographic mapping at Australia's national mapping organization.

Geoawareness in the Field with Juniper's Mesa Rugged Notepad

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:53:00 PST

John Florio, senior product manager for Juniper Systems, discusses the trends in mobile GIS data collection and the Mesa Rugged Notepad, Juniper Systems' latest entry into the mobile computing market.

ENVI for ArcGIS Server

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:01:00 PST

Richard Cooke, president of ITT Visual Information Solutions (ITT VIS), talks about GIS and imagery and his newest product for working with imagery in a geospatial context-ENVI for ArcGIS Server.

Delivering 2010 Census Data for Redistricting

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 8:30:22 PST

At the 2010 Esri User Conference in San Diego, U.S. Census Bureau Redistricting Data Office Chief Cathy McCully explains how GIS-enabled census data is being delivered to states for use in their redistricting processes.

The Cloud and GIS

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:34:33 PST

Esri's IT strategist Victoria Kouyoumjian discusses the significance of cloud computing as a platform for developing and delivering GIS services.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Telecom

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:59:00 PST

Esri's Randy Frantz discusses the Telecom events and activities that will take place at the 2010 Esri International User Conference.

Esri 2010 Homeland Security Summit

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:37:00 PST

Esri's Paul Christin discusses the role of GIS in Homeland Security as well as the events and activities to take place at the 2010 Homeland Security Summit.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Map, Chart, and Data Production

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:44:00 PST

Esri's Mark Cygan discusses the Map, Chart, and Data Production events and activities that will take place at the 2010 Esri International User Conference.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Water/Wastewater

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:36:00 PST

Esri's Lori Armstrong discusses the Water/Wastewater events and activities that will take place at the 2010 Esri International User Conference.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Water Resources

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:28:00 PST

Esri's Lori Armstrong discusses the Water Resources events and activities that will take place at the 2010 Esri International User Conference.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Climate, Weather, and Atmospheric

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:19:00 PST

Esri's Lori Armstrong discusses the Climate, Weather, and Atmospheric events and activities that will take place at the 2010 Esri International User Conference.

Esri Technology Underpins International Climate Change Reporting

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:10:00 PST

David Pimblott, Managing Director of EGL, the leading GIS consultancy in New Zealand, discusses the role of enterprise GIS in the Land Use Carbon Analysis system, which is the basis for international UNFCCC reporting.

ArcGIS Server for the Java Platform

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:40:00 PST

Esri's Eric Bader talks about the integration of Java in ArcGIS Server and its significance to developers.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Public Safety

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:29:00 PST

Esri Law Enforcement Specialist David Cook previews the events and activities planned for the Public Safety Showcase at this year's User Conference. He also discusses the many ways law enforcement agencies use GIS technology.

2010 Esri UC Preview: Transportation

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:57:00 PST

Esri Transportation manager Terry Bills discusses the transportation events and activities planned for the 2010 Esri User Conference.

Esri's Community Maps Program

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:23:00 PST

Esri's ArcGIS Online Team discusses Esri's Community Maps initiative, a program that gives the GIS community the ability to contribute their own data to a global basemap.

ArcGIS Mapping for SharePoint

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:39:00 PST

Bob Hazelton, product manager for ArcGIS Mapping for SharePoint, explains how Esri's new collection of Web parts enable rich interactive mapping within SharePoint.

Land Administration for Sustainable Development

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:04:00 PST

The authors of Esri Press book, Land Administration for Sustainable Development, discuss the significance of effective land administration systems and the related processes and technology needed to support economic growth and sustainability in both developed and less-developed countries.

Esri's Contribution to International Hydrographic Organization Standards

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:08:00 PST

Rafael Ponce, Maritime Team Program Manager for Esri, discusses Esri's relationship with the hydrographic community and the role GIS technology plays in the creation of new hydrographic standards.

ArcGIS.com: The Gateway to Online GIS

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:57:00 PST

Esri's Bern Szukalski sits down to talk about ArcGIS.com, Esri's online GIS. ArcGIS.com is a free community resource where users can obtain rich GIS content; share their own content, including maps and apps; and collaborate with others.

NAVTEQ's Role in the Esri Enterprise License Agreement

Tue, 25 May 2010 14:00:00 PST

NAVTEQ's Mike Tsengouras and Ryan Allard discuss the integration of NAVTEQ technology in the Esri Enterprise License Agreement.

What's Coming in ArcPad 10

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:19:00 PST

Kerry Somerville, ArcPad product manager, and Elvin Slavik, lead ArcPad developer, talk about new capabilities, performance improvements, and quality enhancements in ArcPad 10.

Discovering Location

Thu, 20 May 2010 08:36:00 PST

Simon Thompson discusses how GIS can help organizations understand subtle nuances in the market by viewing and analyzing demographic data, ensuring that the business decisions they make are stable.

Esri Business Analyst Online Successfully Fills Commercial Vacancies

Tue, 18 May 2010 08:44:00 PST

Kathie Thurston, executive director of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce in Redlands, California, discusses how the demographic analysis tools in Esri Business Analyst Online helped the chamber successfully fill a key commercial vacancy in the city of Redlands.

The Business of Risk

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:52:00 PST

Insurers carry the burden of restoring the natural order of things after a catastrophic event. Listen as Esri's Mark McCoy and Simon Thompson discuss how GIS, geodesign, and public/private partnerships ensure this responsibility can be met.

GIS Helps Veterans' Health Administration Fill Gaps in Health Care Access

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:34:00 PST

Mark Guagliardo from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) explains how the VHA integrated GIS into its operations to improve access to health care services.

What's on the Horizon for ArcGIS Desktop 10

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:48:00 PST

Esri's Rob Elkins discusses the exciting new desktop functionality in the upcoming ArcGIS 10.

Better Ways to Design and Share Maps Seminar Preview

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:32:00 PST

Ray Carnes, Esri Technical Marketing, previews the Better Ways to Design and Share Maps seminar, a free nationwide seminar hosted by Esri.

The Cloud as a Platform For Development

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:00 PST

David Chappell, Principal of Chappell and Associates and keynote speaker at the upcoming 2010 Esri Developer Summit, gives a preview of his keynote address on cloud platforms.

Spatial Epidemiology: GIS as a Decision-Making Tool for Health Providers

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:08:00 PST

Este Geraghty, Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at UC Davis, discusses the value of GIS for health providers in better understanding and managing disease.

The Use of Open Source at Esri

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:43:00 PST

Victoria Kouyoumjian discusses Esri's position on open source and the importance of open source software in GIS application development.

Using GIS to Understand the Financial Marketplace

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:48:00 PST

Esri's Simon Thompson explains why financiers use GIS to understand how to provide the best services with the least risk in the financial industry.

Why GIS is Important to Retailers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:41:00 PST

Esri's Simon Thompson discusses how GIS gives retailers a more comprehensive understanding of their business and customers.

A Conversation on MapIt-Part III: Business Intelligence

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:03:00 PST

In the final segment of the MapIt podcast series, Esri's Josh Lewis and Johan Herrlin discuss how MapIt increases business intelligence by geo-enabling the business data organizations have.

A Conversation on MapIt - Part II: Services in the Cloud

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:41:00 PST

In the second of three podcasts on MapIt, Esri's Josh Lewis and Art Haddad talk about how MapIt creates and plugs into services in the cloud.

ArcGIS 9.4 Renamed ArcGIS 10

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:25:00 PST

Esri President Jack Dangermond discusses what's coming in the next release of ArcGIS, as well as why it will be called ArcGIS 10.

A Conversation on MapIt-Part I: What is MapIt?

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:55:00 PST

In the first of three podcasts on MapIt, Esri's Josh Lewis and Art Haddad discuss the basics of MapIt, what it is, and who benefits.

LandNET: How Singapore Land Authority Uses GIS to Share Land Information

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:16:00 PST

Lim Ming Ki, head of the Singapore Land Authority, explains how the Singapore Land Authority uses GIS technology as a land information sharing system. The foundation of that system is called LandNET.

Stratus Avance Dramatically Improves Server Uptime

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:46:45 PST

Karen Ramirez, Health Care Life Sciences Account Executive for Stratus Technologies, discusses availability technologies and Avance, a Stratus software product that increases server uptime.

ArcGIS Server as a Development Platform

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:58:00 PST

Ismael Chivite, ArcGIS Server Product Manager, gives an overview of ArcGIS Server as a platform for development.

Transitioning Nautical Chart System 2 (NCS 2)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:00 PST

Julia Powell, ENC Technical Director at NOAA, explains how GIS allowed NOAA to convert its NCS 2 data to a database.

GIS and Imagery Seamlessly Converge in ENVI EX

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:04:00 PDT

Richard Cook, President of ITT Visual Information Solutions (ITT Vis), discusses the complementary technologies of remote sensing and GIS and how they seamlessly perform together in ENVI EX

Mobile Inspection Application Project-Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:00 PDT

Cary Roberts, GIS Specialist, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, discusses how server and mobile GIS worked together to improve mosquito control in California's Coachella Valley.

Preparing Redistricting Systems for 2010 Census Data

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:07:00 PDT

Cathy McCully, Chief, U.S. Census Bureau Redistricting Data Office and Deirdre Bishop, Assistant Chief U.S. Census Bureau Redistricting Data Office, discuss the use of GIS in testing tabulation and processing systems for the 2010 U.S. Census.

2009 SAG Award Winner: Alabama Resource Management System

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:47:00 PDT

Chris McInnish and Steve McKinney, winners of a 2009 SAG Award, explain how the Alabama Resource Management System (ARMS) uses GIS to serve programs in the state of Alabama to meet the needs of disadvantaged children and families.

GIS and Remote Sensing for Wildlife Conservation

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:17:00 PDT

Auralie Shapiro, Remote Sensing Specialist in the Conservation Science Program, talks about how GIS and remote sensing are used to study land use change, migration patterns, and natural threats to species to facilitate conservation efforts.

The Coming of Age of Remote Sensing

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:16:00 PDT

Kass Green, past President of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, explains how digital imagery technology and the growth of hardware capacity have made the full integration of GIS and imagery a reality.

GIS and Remote Sensing in Africa

Tue 20 Oct 2009 08:38:00 PDT

Shawana Johnson, President of Global Marketing Insights, discusses how her firm conducted an online study on the use of remotely sensed data in Africa using Esri software. The study helped reveal much about the political, cultural, and environmental trends on the continent.

Managing Federal Real Property: Space Optimization at a NASA Campus

Mon 19 Oct 2009 12:16:00 PDT

Brad Ball, GIS Team Lead for NASA Langley Research Center (LARC), explains how GIS has been used by LARC for more than a decade to optimize facility space use.

Munich RE Insurance: GIS for Georisk Assessment in the Insurance Industry

Mon 12 Oct 2009 16:04:00 PDT

Andreas Siebert, Head of Geospatial Solutions at Munich RE, discusses how GIS is used to make maps of geologic hazards to inform its clients about risk.

GIS for Managing Federal Infrastructure

Mon 12 Oct 2009 10:34:00 PDT

John Young, Business Lead for Federal Civilian Facilities Management, explains how GIS is used to manage federal infrastructure assets. Young discusses how viewing assets on an interactive map makes maintenance planning and workload distribution more precise.

Los Angeles Uses GIS for Sanitation Fleet Routing

Wed 07 Oct 2009 15:34:00 PDT

Sal Aguilar Jr., Environmental Engineer with the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation Division, discusses how the City of Los Angeles uses ArcLogistics to plan the routes of the city's sanitation fleet.

Managing Federal Government Civilian Campuses Using GIS

Mon 05 Oct 2009 11:34:00 PDT

Thomas Gibbs, Federal Government Account Manager, talks about how federal agencies use GIS to manage federal government campuses. Gibbs explains how GIS can be integrated into existing systems to maximize available office space.

Managing Federal Real Property Using GIS

Tue 29 Sep 2009 13:30:00 PDT

Dennis Smith, Federal Team Member, talks about the need to precisely manage federal real property. In 2004, an executive order was issued to enforce the efficient and economical use of government real property assets. Smith explains why GIS is the ideal platform for the task.

Samson Realizes Savings and Decision Support Using ArcGIS

Fri 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 PDT

Heath Wallis, Supervisor of Technical Applications Development for Samson, talks about the benefits of integrating GIS into the enterprise.

GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook

Tue 22 Sep 2009 16:00:00 PDT

David Allen, Author of GIS Tutorial II: Spatial Analysis Workbook, explains how educators and self-learners alike can benefit from the hands-on lessons in his workbook.

2009 SAG Award Winner: City of Oakland

Thu 17 Sep 2009 15:44:33 PDT

Julian Ware, Spatial Data Analyst, City of Oakland, explains how the city converted its database into maps and improved delivery of geospatial information using ArcGIS Server. The city's GIS-based mapping application earned it a 2009 Special Achievement in GIS Award.

ArcGIS Data Appliance Delivers Maps and Tasks Behind the Firewall

Mon 14 Sep 2009 16:54:33 PDT

Christophe Charpentier, ArcGIS Content Product Manager, talks about the benefits of using ArcGIS Data Appliance, a preconfigured network storage device loaded with an extensive collection of maps and tasks optimized for publishing with ArcGIS Server. In addition to ready-to-use imagery, street, and other basemaps, ArcGIS Data Appliance now also provides secure access to geocoding and routing functionality.

EGUG Preconference Training Workshop

Wed 2 Aug 2009 17:42:33 PDT

Kerri Manorek, Training Consultant for Utilities, talks about the benefits of attending the EGUG preconference training workshops.

Fusion Core Solution: Esri and Microsoft Collaborate to Improve Fusion Center Management

Tue 1 Aug 2009 10:24:33 PDT

Dave Stampfli, Technical Architect, Microsoft, discusses the challenges of Fusion Center management. Recently, Esri and Microsoft collaborated to create Fusion Core Solution, a management tool that combines robust ArcGIS Advanced Enterprise Server technology and SharePoint Server 2007 to improve Fusion Center operations.

Risk Assessment Software: Spatial Risk Analyst

Wed 25 Aug 2009 17:23:33 PDT

Rich Arata, Distribution Practice Manager, New Century Software, explains the application of GIS to risk assessment management in the gas industry. Spatial Risk Analyst combines spatial and tabular data to assess the impact of threats and analyze the risks to any facility in the gas distribution system.

Incorporating Mobile into the Enterprise GIS

Wed 25 Aug 2009 14:21:33 PDT

Elizabeth Marshall, CEO, Marshall GIS, details how Marshall GIS helps its clients implement mobile GIS technology into the enterprise.

Wacom Digital Pen and GIS Solutions

Wed 19 Aug 2009 17:00:33 PDT

Mike Dana, Business Development Leader, Wacom, discusses Wacom's digital pen technology and how it streamlines the GIS workflow while increasing productivity.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Uses GIS for Asset Management

Tue 18 Aug 2009 14:56:33 PDT

Assad Reichdan, Consultant for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, explains how the bureau uses GIS to manage a multitude of irrigation projects. Esri ArcGIS Server, combined with IBM's Maximo, also provides an interactive work order and asset management system for the organization.

EGUG 2009 Preview

Mon 10 Aug 2009 16:40:33 PDT

Ray Brunner, President of EGUG, discusses the topics and hot issues at the upcoming EGUG conference, in particular the smart grid, green technologies, and doing more with less resources in a flagging economy.

GIS for Federal Office Building Management

Wed 5 Aug 2009 17:10:33 PDT

John Young, Business Lead for Federal Civilian Facilities Management, details how GIS helps real estate portfolio managers determine the location of office space by giving them a geographic perspective.