According to the PBS documentary, “The Human Face of Big Data,” we now create as much data every two days as the world generated from its inception through 2003
Feature – Partly Cloudy: The UAV Data Concern
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that can film extended flights and gather data in 4K Video, LiDAR, or using other sensors create a huge cloud data storage issue. Since the data may reveal sensitive information about key property, progress, or infrastructure, how will you ensure data security and integrity? One of the key components of any […]
Mapping Reform: Where are Things Likely to Change?
In the uncertain times following this election, one thing is for sure. Things will change over the next few years with a Republican president bent on change and a congress likely to cooperate with him.
Tools for Utility Supervisors: GIS Based Asset Management That Performs
Essentially, utility supervisors in local government positions have 5 daily objectives:
Feature – Essential Apps and Tools for GIS Professionals
I fell into being a GeoGeek accidentally. Like many experiences I had in college, I never intended to be a GIS professional. I wrote technical reports, loved maps, and wanted a way to integrate them into my reports, so I took a course from ESRI online. Then another, and another, and so on. I was […]
Feature – GIS and the NFL: Sustainability and Millennial Fans
Some NFL television ratings have been suffering and for a number of reasons this season, and while it seems like a perfect storm, the week 6 tie between the Seahawks and the Cardinals on Sunday night saw a resurgence that says all hope may not be lost for the league and its advertisers.
Feature – Create an Interactive Map From a Spreadsheet Using Geosheets
There are a variety of tools for creating online maps, but many are impractical, requiring you either to enter numerous points by hand, to structure and import data in a specific format, to learn an expensive or cumbersome tool, or to be a programmer.
GeoGeeksinCars at #EsriUC 2016 – Episode #21 with Tom Hasselbeck
The one where Glenn takes a ride with Tom Hasselbeck, former Esri staffer (#EXRI) and now with Hasselbeck Industries. Glenn and Tom chat about esriuc, San Diego life, his past life at Esri and his present life doing video and multi-media marketing for software companies, particularly involved in GeoTech.
City of Covington Finds Success Using Elements XS3 for GIS Based Asset Management
The City of Covington, WA has successfully implemented GIS based asset management for streets, parks, and stormwater assets in their Public Works Department. The City has integrated their ArcGIS platform with Elements XS3 to track and coordinate efforts in Public Works and maximize their GIS investment.
Feature – Ten Government Workflows that Benefit from Mobilizing Maps
By Mike Gundling, Vice President, Product Management and Marketing, TerraGo Technologies
