GIS Directions Podcast

Part One: Digital twin foundations

We've all heard of the term digital twin, but what does it really mean and how can it be used to create a virtual representation of the world around us?  Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss the four integral pillars to realise the ‘digital twin effect’ and list out the tech to get you started.   

An insider’s guide to ArcGIS Pro 3.0

Navigating the transition like a pro

Ta and Wayne enlist Esri’s ArcGIS Pro Product Manager, Kory Kramer, to help step-through the big-ticket items featured in the latest major release of ArcGIS Pro 3.0.

Hear about what's got everybody talking.

What’s up with the weather

The future of forecasting is looking up

There’s no denying that the weather patterns across Australia, and around the world have been somewhat unpredictable in recent years.  Simon, Wayne and Ta discuss the best weather data sources for historical, real-time, and predictive analysis.

Whether your interest lies in spatiotemporal voxel layers, surf forecasts, or studying historical natural disasters, this episode has something in the forecast for you. 

 

Disclaimer **  

Recording of this podcast was undertaken prior to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s announcement of its preferred ‘short name’. While in this episode the Bureau has been affectionately referred to as “BOM” by our hosts – we will ensure the correct reference is used moving forward. 

Securing your spatial information

Cybersecurity hacks for ArcGIS

Navigating today's cybersecurity landscape is a dizzying ordeal of ever-changing threats, risks and regulations. HTTP vs. HTTPS, Active directory vs. Enterprise vs. Single sign-on authentication and that’s all without considering data sovereignty...

In this episode Ta, Wayne and Josh untangle these hotly debated topics and share trusted resources for safeguarding security, privacy and compliance in ArcGIS.

The art of transforming maps into apps

Tailor end-user experience with interactive apps

Whether you're an expert developer or app building beginner, discover how you can create bespoke, branded apps for any project. 

In this special GIS Day episode, Wayne, Ta and Josh share their top tips and must-use tools for transforming traditional web maps into aesthetically-pleasing and intuitive apps.

Map hacks from the master

Lightning-fast lessons for ArcGIS Pro

Cartography connoisseur John Nelson returns, this time to help Wayne and Ta navigate his comprehensive collection of 1-minute map hacks for ArcGIS Pro.

Learn how to put politics aside when plotting disputed areas, texturize topography without compromising colour and map the Earth on an orange peel.

Expand your GIS horizons

Practical tips for keeping up with your training

Staying ahead of the curve with spatial skills, mastering AI and Machine Learning and leveraging the latest ArcGIS products demands a healthy appetite for learning.

In this episode, Ta, Simon and Josh share their insider’s guide to keeping pace with the latest trends in GIS – from following tech influencers for innovative hacks, to practical courses on product offerings.

Spatially-enabling Microsoft essentials

Leverage location in your everyday workflows

In this episode, Simon, Ta and Josh reveal how even non-GIS users can unlock spatial superpowers in the Microsoft suite, bringing rows and columns to life with dynamic visualisations.

Think geo-tagged documents, location-enabled lists and interactive maps for immersive reporting.

Sharing top-shelf maps and apps

A guide to publishing content with confidence

GIS guru Simon Jackson joins Ta and Josh to explore the art of sharing intuitive, targeted mapping products with the web GIS world.

Rather than hitting 'publish' and hoping for the best, follow Simon's three simple steps to improve data management, maintain security and accelerate delivery to end-users.

Machine Learning mastery made simple

The top four must-have models

Wayne, Josh and Ta talk about Esri's growing collection of 'pre-trained' packages for deep learning - available now in ArcGIS. From building footprint detection to point cloud classification and everything in between, there is something for everyone.

The team share their must-have Machine Learning models along with simple tips for getting started, where to access useful resources, and the proven pathway to deep learning mastery.