You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllEsri techData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovationGIS in Education Disruptive innovation Q&A with Lauren Bennett & Ankita Bakshi: Advanced spatial analytics Take a deep dive into spatial statistics and analysis with Esri's Data Science Lead Lauren Bennett and Product Engineer Ankita Bakshi, as they answer questions from the user community on their recent Ozri presentation. Learn more Data-driven decisions GIS and data science: two sides of the same coin If data scientists analyse data to uncover insights that help improve bottom lines, then what have GIS professionals been doing for years? Learn more Digital transformation 3 steps to choosing the right data Many organisations are often 'data rich', but 'insight poor' - as they don't have their hands on the right content to drive the greatest return from their geospatial tech. Learn more Digital transformation Citizen engagement drives the next phase of smart cities The traditional roles of government, businesses and citizens are evolving as smart city initiatives tap into the collective intelligence of empowered citizens. Learn more Data-driven decisions A guide to using data strategically for smart city thinking Cities that want to learn how to use their data as an asset must first implement and execute operational analytics and smart city thinking. Learn more Digital transformation Want a smart city? Hire a chief analytics officer Probing deeply into big data and pinpointing effective smart city solutions demands the unique skills of a chief analytics officer (CAO). Learn more Digital transformation ArcGIS Earth - the 3D interface Esri ArcGIS expert Darron Pustam tells how ArcGIS Earth came to be the advanced, seamless interactive mapping technology that revolutionised geographic visualisation. Learn more Data-driven decisions How data failed during September 11 New York's ex-Chief Analytics Officer reflects on how greater data sharing and inter-agency operability could have minimised the extent of catastrophe during 9/11. Learn more Data-driven decisions Open data hubs key to smart city transformation Across Australia, demand for effective smart city transformation is driving the adoption of shared data hubs that allow civic leaders to tell their story and seek feedback from stakeholders, collaborators and the community. Learn more Disruptive innovation Satellite kitchens become the new online retail Technology has already disrupted commercial real estate once with the advent of online trading. Now, location intelligence is changing the game when it comes to commercial space for restaurants. Learn more Data-driven decisions Students use GIS to track cattle movements A new program has launched in Australia where students use GIS technology to track herd movement and work with emerging agri-tech to bridge the digital divide. Learn more Data-driven decisions Big spatial data keeping maritime safety afloat Recent advances in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and Cloud computing allow organisations to take advantage of big spatial datasets with relative ease. See how quickly it can analyse millions of shipping data records. Learn more Data-driven decisions Big spatial data and Cloud computing Recent advances in Cloud technology and distributed computing with GIS server software can significantly reduce the time needed to process big spatial data. See how the technology handles millions of geocoded address database records. Learn more Digital transformation Digital transformation for local government The most successful leaders in digital transformation are equipped with the tools and resources to help them make decisions and effect change that improves efficiency, performance and profitability. Learn more Data-driven decisions Gaining insights from multidimensional data The world is a huge, constantly changing system that is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Through advanced scientific technology we can record information about our planet in near real-time. 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 Digital transformation Building agile law enforcement with GIS Global security expert Mike King outlines how GIS technology offers a complete, agile law enforcement system by integrating existing networks with the latest technology for enhanced mobile capabilities and data intelligence. 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 Geo-enable your organisation with an open platform More businesses are asking the question: 'How can we successfully geo-enable our whole organisation using an open platform, while working with an already complex mix of enterprise systems?' The answer is here. Learn more Digital transformation The advantages of working with an open platform While open source is probably the interpretation of 'open' that attracts more media attention, interoperability, or the notion of an open platform, is typically of greater importance to most organisations. Learn more Disruptive innovation Upgrading legacy systems is easier than you think Why aren't more companies in the energy sector upgrading their legacy systems? Most simply consider the process too problematic, however, with location-based analytics, it doesn't have to be this way. Learn more Disruptive innovation The crime analysis technology securing our streets Location-based crime analysis technology has fast emerged as the smart weapon for law enforcement agents tackling today's dynamic security challenges. Learn more Data-driven decisions When near enough is not good enough in risk assessment When will another flood hit Australia? Which properties will summer's cyclones strike? How much damage will the next major bushfire cause? These are just some of the risk assessment questions insurance companies are asking of their data. Learn more Data-driven decisions 5 questions to ask your Big Data analyst Asking geographic questions is something we as humans do all the time. It's a capability that has served us well since the early days, when knowing where a sabre-tooth tiger's lair was in relation to your cave proved very valuable. 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 Disruptive innovation How Big Data analytics can inform your smart transport strategy With Australia's population set to soar to 30 million by 2031, the pressure on authorities and commercial enterprises to deliver intelligent transport systems has never been greater. Learn more Disruptive innovation The disruptive retail technology removing data blind spots The most disabling data blind spots in traditional BI tools are caused by the inability to clearly identify patterns and trends. Location-based analytics is here to provide the complete picture. Learn more Data-driven decisions Why it's time you invested in Big Data analytics tools Location-based analytics has changed the fortunes of many of the world's data rich, information poor retailers - connecting data to the real-world and using geographic context to deliver actionable business insights. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Q&A with Lauren Bennett & Ankita Bakshi: Advanced spatial analytics Take a deep dive into spatial statistics and analysis with Esri's Data Science Lead Lauren Bennett and Product Engineer Ankita Bakshi, as they answer questions from the user community on their recent Ozri presentation. Learn more
Data-driven decisions GIS and data science: two sides of the same coin If data scientists analyse data to uncover insights that help improve bottom lines, then what have GIS professionals been doing for years? Learn more
Digital transformation 3 steps to choosing the right data Many organisations are often 'data rich', but 'insight poor' - as they don't have their hands on the right content to drive the greatest return from their geospatial tech. Learn more
Digital transformation Citizen engagement drives the next phase of smart cities The traditional roles of government, businesses and citizens are evolving as smart city initiatives tap into the collective intelligence of empowered citizens. Learn more
Data-driven decisions A guide to using data strategically for smart city thinking Cities that want to learn how to use their data as an asset must first implement and execute operational analytics and smart city thinking. Learn more
Digital transformation Want a smart city? Hire a chief analytics officer Probing deeply into big data and pinpointing effective smart city solutions demands the unique skills of a chief analytics officer (CAO). Learn more
Digital transformation ArcGIS Earth - the 3D interface Esri ArcGIS expert Darron Pustam tells how ArcGIS Earth came to be the advanced, seamless interactive mapping technology that revolutionised geographic visualisation. Learn more
Data-driven decisions How data failed during September 11 New York's ex-Chief Analytics Officer reflects on how greater data sharing and inter-agency operability could have minimised the extent of catastrophe during 9/11. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Open data hubs key to smart city transformation Across Australia, demand for effective smart city transformation is driving the adoption of shared data hubs that allow civic leaders to tell their story and seek feedback from stakeholders, collaborators and the community. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Satellite kitchens become the new online retail Technology has already disrupted commercial real estate once with the advent of online trading. Now, location intelligence is changing the game when it comes to commercial space for restaurants. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Students use GIS to track cattle movements A new program has launched in Australia where students use GIS technology to track herd movement and work with emerging agri-tech to bridge the digital divide. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Big spatial data keeping maritime safety afloat Recent advances in Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and Cloud computing allow organisations to take advantage of big spatial datasets with relative ease. See how quickly it can analyse millions of shipping data records. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Big spatial data and Cloud computing Recent advances in Cloud technology and distributed computing with GIS server software can significantly reduce the time needed to process big spatial data. See how the technology handles millions of geocoded address database records. Learn more
Digital transformation Digital transformation for local government The most successful leaders in digital transformation are equipped with the tools and resources to help them make decisions and effect change that improves efficiency, performance and profitability. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Gaining insights from multidimensional data The world is a huge, constantly changing system that is as unpredictable as it is beautiful. Through advanced scientific technology we can record information about our planet in near real-time. 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
Digital transformation Building agile law enforcement with GIS Global security expert Mike King outlines how GIS technology offers a complete, agile law enforcement system by integrating existing networks with the latest technology for enhanced mobile capabilities and data intelligence. 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 Geo-enable your organisation with an open platform More businesses are asking the question: 'How can we successfully geo-enable our whole organisation using an open platform, while working with an already complex mix of enterprise systems?' The answer is here. Learn more
Digital transformation The advantages of working with an open platform While open source is probably the interpretation of 'open' that attracts more media attention, interoperability, or the notion of an open platform, is typically of greater importance to most organisations. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Upgrading legacy systems is easier than you think Why aren't more companies in the energy sector upgrading their legacy systems? Most simply consider the process too problematic, however, with location-based analytics, it doesn't have to be this way. Learn more
Disruptive innovation The crime analysis technology securing our streets Location-based crime analysis technology has fast emerged as the smart weapon for law enforcement agents tackling today's dynamic security challenges. Learn more
Data-driven decisions When near enough is not good enough in risk assessment When will another flood hit Australia? Which properties will summer's cyclones strike? How much damage will the next major bushfire cause? These are just some of the risk assessment questions insurance companies are asking of their data. Learn more
Data-driven decisions 5 questions to ask your Big Data analyst Asking geographic questions is something we as humans do all the time. It's a capability that has served us well since the early days, when knowing where a sabre-tooth tiger's lair was in relation to your cave proved very valuable. 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
Disruptive innovation How Big Data analytics can inform your smart transport strategy With Australia's population set to soar to 30 million by 2031, the pressure on authorities and commercial enterprises to deliver intelligent transport systems has never been greater. Learn more
Disruptive innovation The disruptive retail technology removing data blind spots The most disabling data blind spots in traditional BI tools are caused by the inability to clearly identify patterns and trends. Location-based analytics is here to provide the complete picture. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Why it's time you invested in Big Data analytics tools Location-based analytics has changed the fortunes of many of the world's data rich, information poor retailers - connecting data to the real-world and using geographic context to deliver actionable business insights. Learn more