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GIS Directions Podcast brings you short, sharp, and immediately usable tips and tricks from a leading team of ArcGIS specialists. A mix of strong opinions on the hot topics makes for some lively – and often entertaining – debates. Join your hosts Wayne Lee-Archer, Ta Taneka, and Mary Murphy as they dive into the topics and trends that are shaping our spatial world. Learn more at gisdirectionspodcast.com.au.
Episodes

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Part One: Digital twin foundations
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
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.

Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
An insider’s guide to ArcGIS Pro 3.0
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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.

Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
What’s up with the weather
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
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.

Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Securing your spatial information
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
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.

Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
The art of transforming maps into apps
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
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.

Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Map hacks from the master
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
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.

Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Expand your GIS horizons
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
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.

Monday Sep 27, 2021
Spatially-enabling Microsoft essentials
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
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.

Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Sharing top-shelf maps and apps
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
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.

Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Machine Learning mastery made simple
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
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.