You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllEsri techData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovationGIS in Education Digital transformation UX design for GIS apps: creating the new Queensland Globe To help DNRM upgrade the Queensland Globe interactive map, Esri Australia's UX design team applied digital anthropology to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience. Learn more Data-driven decisions Real-time fieldwork solutions for Main Roads Western Australia With multiple features combined into one tool, field staff can record their findings on asset inspections, damage assessment, database management and report live updates without the need for software engineers or GIS specialists. Learn more Data-driven decisions Crowd-sourced data helps WA government improve road safety The Western Australia state government is leveraging data captured by members of the community to assist with road safety planning aimed at reducing road fatalities. Learn more Data-driven decisions Cleaning the Gulf of Mexico using GIS The clean-up efforts following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is an example of how GIS technology can be used to assist in disaster response. Learn more Esri tech Tackling terrorism with apps Geo-enabled smartphone apps not only warn the public of impending crises, but also harvest critical community updates to support government response. Learn more Digital transformation IOT trends driving transformation in the APAC utilities sector Increased pressure on gas and electricity utilities to meet financial and customer service expectations makes IOT and geospatial analytics technology essential to future success. Learn more Data-driven decisions Geoscience Australia releases MH370 search data Story Map The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mapped more than 700,000 square kilometres of seafloor. Data from phase one of the search is now available to the public through an interactive Story Map. Learn more Data-driven decisions Sustainable Development and the transformative power of GIS The power of advanced GIS technology is helping the world examine the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and collate the statistics behind them, shifting the planet onto a sustainable, more resilient path by 2030. Learn more Disruptive innovation Geoscape: Australia's National 3D Dataset See how Geoscape, Australia's world-leading 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) dataset, makes maps with unprecedented detail and depth, creating new business and policy opportunities across the country. Learn more Digital transformation Collaborative GIS technology streamlines city works With the launch of Smarter Planning Perth, Western Australia is at the forefront of using GIS technology to streamline processes, leading to a future of collaborative, efficient public works. Learn more Digital transformation A platform for smart government As communities realise that a Geographic Information System is more than just a pretty map, smart governments are implementing location-centric platforms to drive strategic data-driven decision-making for smarter communities. Learn more Disruptive innovation 3D GIS technology: Australia's renewable energy future 3D GIS technology is helping a team from ANU map potential sites for a carbon-free renewable energy solution using a pumped hydro model that relies on wind and solar photovoltaic energy. Learn more Data-driven decisions 7 critical success factors for disaster mitigation GIS technology is transforming disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. With intelligent preparation and data analysis, responders can implement targeted disaster plans to help save lives. Learn more Digital transformation GIS the catalyst for digital transformation of local government As early adopters of GIS technology, local governments are leading the push for more open, mobile, and data-driven organisations. Learn more Data-driven decisions Improving public safety with GIS-enabled emergency response GIS technology is providing predictive capabilities for handling natural disaster response and recovery. Learn how the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service uses GIS to improve its coordination of emergency response across the state. Learn more Digital transformation Solidifying geospatial science as a smart career choice With GIS now seen as essential to making informed business and government decisions, the annual Esri Young Scholar Award is playing a vital role in promoting geospatial science as a career choice. Learn more Disruptive innovation Open government starts with transparent information sharing One of the most popular apps within the ArcGIS platform, Story Maps is increasingly being utilised by all levels of government as an open data tool to share community information, raise environmental awareness and attract visitors. Learn more Disruptive innovation Crowdsourcing apps mean more data and less work for you Working together brings forth positive outcomes - we're taught this from a young age - and with crowdsourcing apps, councils are able to benefit firsthand from strength in numbers. Learn more Digital transformation Intelligent transportation systems within reach for any government Intelligent transportation systems just became within reach for governments of every size, all around the world, with the announcement that hugely popular community-based traffic and navigation app Waze is partnering with Esri. Learn more Digital transformation Is this what's missing from your digital transformation strategy? How can you remain competitive in the digital age? Have you started on the road to digital transformation? Find out the number one question you need to ask to ensure you can modernise your processes and perform at the top of your game. Learn more Digital transformation Why Abu Dhabi's transport system is a global best practice From enabling the public to intuitively report traffic issues, to providing all staff with a single real-time view of all agency data - here's why Abu Dhabi's transport spatial information framework is a global best practice. Learn more Data-driven decisions 3 ways to drive greater ROI from your transport analytics A common question posed by transport leaders tasked with overseeing smart transport initiatives is how to generate greater returns from existing data reservoirs. Read the answers here. Learn more Data-driven decisions Get to know Esri's Jack Dangermond - the man taking maps mainstream No one would describe Jack Dangermond as a household name. Yet this unassuming tech giant has pioneered a ubiquitous technology that underpins many of the world's latest business innovations. Learn more
Digital transformation UX design for GIS apps: creating the new Queensland Globe To help DNRM upgrade the Queensland Globe interactive map, Esri Australia's UX design team applied digital anthropology to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Real-time fieldwork solutions for Main Roads Western Australia With multiple features combined into one tool, field staff can record their findings on asset inspections, damage assessment, database management and report live updates without the need for software engineers or GIS specialists. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Crowd-sourced data helps WA government improve road safety The Western Australia state government is leveraging data captured by members of the community to assist with road safety planning aimed at reducing road fatalities. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Cleaning the Gulf of Mexico using GIS The clean-up efforts following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is an example of how GIS technology can be used to assist in disaster response. Learn more
Esri tech Tackling terrorism with apps Geo-enabled smartphone apps not only warn the public of impending crises, but also harvest critical community updates to support government response. Learn more
Digital transformation IOT trends driving transformation in the APAC utilities sector Increased pressure on gas and electricity utilities to meet financial and customer service expectations makes IOT and geospatial analytics technology essential to future success. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Geoscience Australia releases MH370 search data Story Map The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mapped more than 700,000 square kilometres of seafloor. Data from phase one of the search is now available to the public through an interactive Story Map. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Sustainable Development and the transformative power of GIS The power of advanced GIS technology is helping the world examine the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and collate the statistics behind them, shifting the planet onto a sustainable, more resilient path by 2030. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Geoscape: Australia's National 3D Dataset See how Geoscape, Australia's world-leading 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) dataset, makes maps with unprecedented detail and depth, creating new business and policy opportunities across the country. Learn more
Digital transformation Collaborative GIS technology streamlines city works With the launch of Smarter Planning Perth, Western Australia is at the forefront of using GIS technology to streamline processes, leading to a future of collaborative, efficient public works. Learn more
Digital transformation A platform for smart government As communities realise that a Geographic Information System is more than just a pretty map, smart governments are implementing location-centric platforms to drive strategic data-driven decision-making for smarter communities. Learn more
Disruptive innovation 3D GIS technology: Australia's renewable energy future 3D GIS technology is helping a team from ANU map potential sites for a carbon-free renewable energy solution using a pumped hydro model that relies on wind and solar photovoltaic energy. Learn more
Data-driven decisions 7 critical success factors for disaster mitigation GIS technology is transforming disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. With intelligent preparation and data analysis, responders can implement targeted disaster plans to help save lives. Learn more
Digital transformation GIS the catalyst for digital transformation of local government As early adopters of GIS technology, local governments are leading the push for more open, mobile, and data-driven organisations. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Improving public safety with GIS-enabled emergency response GIS technology is providing predictive capabilities for handling natural disaster response and recovery. Learn how the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service uses GIS to improve its coordination of emergency response across the state. Learn more
Digital transformation Solidifying geospatial science as a smart career choice With GIS now seen as essential to making informed business and government decisions, the annual Esri Young Scholar Award is playing a vital role in promoting geospatial science as a career choice. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Open government starts with transparent information sharing One of the most popular apps within the ArcGIS platform, Story Maps is increasingly being utilised by all levels of government as an open data tool to share community information, raise environmental awareness and attract visitors. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Crowdsourcing apps mean more data and less work for you Working together brings forth positive outcomes - we're taught this from a young age - and with crowdsourcing apps, councils are able to benefit firsthand from strength in numbers. Learn more
Digital transformation Intelligent transportation systems within reach for any government Intelligent transportation systems just became within reach for governments of every size, all around the world, with the announcement that hugely popular community-based traffic and navigation app Waze is partnering with Esri. Learn more
Digital transformation Is this what's missing from your digital transformation strategy? How can you remain competitive in the digital age? Have you started on the road to digital transformation? Find out the number one question you need to ask to ensure you can modernise your processes and perform at the top of your game. Learn more
Digital transformation Why Abu Dhabi's transport system is a global best practice From enabling the public to intuitively report traffic issues, to providing all staff with a single real-time view of all agency data - here's why Abu Dhabi's transport spatial information framework is a global best practice. Learn more
Data-driven decisions 3 ways to drive greater ROI from your transport analytics A common question posed by transport leaders tasked with overseeing smart transport initiatives is how to generate greater returns from existing data reservoirs. Read the answers here. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Get to know Esri's Jack Dangermond - the man taking maps mainstream No one would describe Jack Dangermond as a household name. Yet this unassuming tech giant has pioneered a ubiquitous technology that underpins many of the world's latest business innovations. Learn more
