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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 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 How open data saved residents millions in parking tickets A clever approach to location-based analytics uncovered that the New York Police Department had unintentionally ticketed legally parked cars to the tune of millions of dollars. Learn more Data-driven decisions Catching drug traffickers with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Go behind the scenes of the United States Border Patrol's innovative drug prevention strategy which leverages AI and ML to stop drug traffickers in their tracks. Learn more Data-driven decisions An inter-agency approach to national security The United States Border Patrol's interoperable GIS solution enables authorities like the FBI to collaborate on multi-state missions. Learn how this approach is making significant progress towards a truly integrated cross-agency geospatial system. Learn more Digital transformation 3 fundamentals for leading a smart cities program Councils slow to translate smart city thinking into effectual actions risk loss of private investment, state and federal funding, and tech-connected citizens' equanimity. These three factors are delivering fast wins to council leaders. 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 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 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 Esri tech 10 tips for creating successful story maps Transforming complex data into compelling, visually stunning information is easy with story maps. Follow these 10 tips to tell stories through visualisation and interaction. 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 Harnessing the power of location The technology partner agreement between Esri and SAP makes harnessing the power of location achievable for any organization - including yours - and the potential benefits of this integration can be immediate and dramatic. 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 Digital transformation Why location is vital for optimising your business processes A new era in location enablement has arrived, with smarter technology integration capabilities strengthening the potential ROI of traditional business intelligent systems. But how can this benefit your organisation? 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 What's the million-dollar secret to streamlining logistics? A new approach to optimising transport fleets is streamlining logistics for global freight companies - delivering unprecedented efficiencies and cost savings. 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 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 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
Data-driven decisions Systems, trust and GDA2020 Why is GDA2020 data migration so important? The value of spatial systems, data and analysis is based on the ability to trust the results they provide for accurate decision-making. 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
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 How open data saved residents millions in parking tickets A clever approach to location-based analytics uncovered that the New York Police Department had unintentionally ticketed legally parked cars to the tune of millions of dollars. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Catching drug traffickers with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Go behind the scenes of the United States Border Patrol's innovative drug prevention strategy which leverages AI and ML to stop drug traffickers in their tracks. Learn more
Data-driven decisions An inter-agency approach to national security The United States Border Patrol's interoperable GIS solution enables authorities like the FBI to collaborate on multi-state missions. Learn how this approach is making significant progress towards a truly integrated cross-agency geospatial system. Learn more
Digital transformation 3 fundamentals for leading a smart cities program Councils slow to translate smart city thinking into effectual actions risk loss of private investment, state and federal funding, and tech-connected citizens' equanimity. These three factors are delivering fast wins to council leaders. 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 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
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
Esri tech 10 tips for creating successful story maps Transforming complex data into compelling, visually stunning information is easy with story maps. Follow these 10 tips to tell stories through visualisation and interaction. 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 Harnessing the power of location The technology partner agreement between Esri and SAP makes harnessing the power of location achievable for any organization - including yours - and the potential benefits of this integration can be immediate and dramatic. 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
Digital transformation Why location is vital for optimising your business processes A new era in location enablement has arrived, with smarter technology integration capabilities strengthening the potential ROI of traditional business intelligent systems. But how can this benefit your organisation? 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 What's the million-dollar secret to streamlining logistics? A new approach to optimising transport fleets is streamlining logistics for global freight companies - delivering unprecedented efficiencies and cost savings. 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
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
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
