You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllBusiness analyticsData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovation Data-driven decisions The rise of smart cities Governor Martin O'Malley shares his insight into tackling common city challenges with smart government solutions. Learn more Digital transformation How small councils achieve great things with GIS Small LGAs face challenges that their larger, usually urban counterparts do not. Yet, many are achieving outstanding results with their GIS capability through intelligent application of modern web GIS. Learn more Digital transformation A transformation journey for the City of Cockburn Follow the City of Cockburn's transformation journey to become the most attractive place to live, work, visit and invest in Perth. Learn more Disruptive innovation Damage prevention for underground assets Local councils can prevent damage to underground assets and ensure accurate responses to DBYD enquiries with a cloud-based automated response system. Learn more Digital transformation Connected communities drive positive change Public and private entities need data sharing platforms that deliver open data and allow data contributions to connect with their communities and drive positive change. 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 Digital transformation Mapping a robust smart city nervous system Australia's government and telecommunications sectors alike have turned to GIS technology to underpin a new strategic smart city priority: submarine cables. Learn more Digital transformation The GIS solution transforming traditional emergency response American Red Cross's GIS solution informs the decisions of an 80,000+ strong workforce - as well as thousands of government agencies and community partners. Learn more Data-driven decisions How data collaboration empowers citizens Across Australia, local governments are looking to maximise communication, collaboration and data-sharing to create more liveable, sustainable and smart communities. Learn more Digital transformation A new era in bushfire preparedness and disaster resilience As part of a disaster resilience program, the ACT Emergency Services Authority (ESA) has launched a revolutionary tool that accurately determines the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) for individual properties. Learn more Digital transformation Why smart cities need data-driven leaders Smart cities are built on a transformative, data-driven culture that leverages tools that are no longer the sole domain of large and highly-funded organisations. Learn more Digital transformation The technical leap in GIS field apps for mobility Lightning-fast offline capabilities of GIS field apps are bringing new capabilities to mobile teams, able to communicate real-time information organisation-wide from the field. 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 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 Digital transformation 3 ways location-based analytics makes New York more liveable For a modern city to function efficiently, location data is core to transparent and effective decision-making. Dr Amen Ra Mashariki explains the role that location analytics plays in improving the lives of New York residents. 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 Digital transformation City of Adelaide responds to Grenfell Tower inferno Following the catastrophic Grenfell Tower inferno in the UK, the City of Adelaide completed a comprehensive audit of non-compliant cladding on its buildings in record time using mobile GIS apps. Learn more Disruptive innovation Super-charge your geospatial platform with IoT data Adding a location aspect to your IoT data opens up the potential to optimise systems and processes, save time and costs as well as improve the quality of operations. 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 Ozri 2017: The Science of Where brought to life across 3 cities More than a thousand delegates gathered for the Australian Esri User Conference, hearing about the latest in GIS technology from international and local presenters. Laura Berman shares her highlights from the day. Learn more Digital transformation What are the five factors that define smart communities? Most smart community discussions focus on technology, innovation, digital, connectivity, data and real-time sensors. With such a wide range of factors, how can you tell if your community is smart? Learn more Business analytics 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 Ozri 2017: A guide to top 5 highlights Ozri 2017 program manager Laura Berman shares her experience at the world's largest geospatial event, Esri UC in San Diego, and provides a sneak peek into Ozri 2017, Australia's most influential GIS event in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 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 Driving through roadblocks with GIS innovation Asset managers are using GIS technology to share data and collaborate on public works, leading to less disruption and reduced costs. 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 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 Scholars Award is playing a vital role in promoting geospatial science as a career choice. Learn more Business analytics 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 SAR imagery: the smart solution for road maintenance The smart solution for road maintenance is in the sky - with SAR imagery making it possible to spot surface movement from a thousand kilometres away. Learn more
Data-driven decisions The rise of smart cities Governor Martin O'Malley shares his insight into tackling common city challenges with smart government solutions. Learn more
Digital transformation How small councils achieve great things with GIS Small LGAs face challenges that their larger, usually urban counterparts do not. Yet, many are achieving outstanding results with their GIS capability through intelligent application of modern web GIS. Learn more
Digital transformation A transformation journey for the City of Cockburn Follow the City of Cockburn's transformation journey to become the most attractive place to live, work, visit and invest in Perth. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Damage prevention for underground assets Local councils can prevent damage to underground assets and ensure accurate responses to DBYD enquiries with a cloud-based automated response system. Learn more
Digital transformation Connected communities drive positive change Public and private entities need data sharing platforms that deliver open data and allow data contributions to connect with their communities and drive positive change. 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
Digital transformation Mapping a robust smart city nervous system Australia's government and telecommunications sectors alike have turned to GIS technology to underpin a new strategic smart city priority: submarine cables. Learn more
Digital transformation The GIS solution transforming traditional emergency response American Red Cross's GIS solution informs the decisions of an 80,000+ strong workforce - as well as thousands of government agencies and community partners. Learn more
Data-driven decisions How data collaboration empowers citizens Across Australia, local governments are looking to maximise communication, collaboration and data-sharing to create more liveable, sustainable and smart communities. Learn more
Digital transformation A new era in bushfire preparedness and disaster resilience As part of a disaster resilience program, the ACT Emergency Services Authority (ESA) has launched a revolutionary tool that accurately determines the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) for individual properties. Learn more
Digital transformation Why smart cities need data-driven leaders Smart cities are built on a transformative, data-driven culture that leverages tools that are no longer the sole domain of large and highly-funded organisations. Learn more
Digital transformation The technical leap in GIS field apps for mobility Lightning-fast offline capabilities of GIS field apps are bringing new capabilities to mobile teams, able to communicate real-time information organisation-wide from the field. 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 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
Digital transformation 3 ways location-based analytics makes New York more liveable For a modern city to function efficiently, location data is core to transparent and effective decision-making. Dr Amen Ra Mashariki explains the role that location analytics plays in improving the lives of New York residents. 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
Digital transformation City of Adelaide responds to Grenfell Tower inferno Following the catastrophic Grenfell Tower inferno in the UK, the City of Adelaide completed a comprehensive audit of non-compliant cladding on its buildings in record time using mobile GIS apps. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Super-charge your geospatial platform with IoT data Adding a location aspect to your IoT data opens up the potential to optimise systems and processes, save time and costs as well as improve the quality of operations. 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 Ozri 2017: The Science of Where brought to life across 3 cities More than a thousand delegates gathered for the Australian Esri User Conference, hearing about the latest in GIS technology from international and local presenters. Laura Berman shares her highlights from the day. Learn more
Digital transformation What are the five factors that define smart communities? Most smart community discussions focus on technology, innovation, digital, connectivity, data and real-time sensors. With such a wide range of factors, how can you tell if your community is smart? Learn more
Business analytics 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 Ozri 2017: A guide to top 5 highlights Ozri 2017 program manager Laura Berman shares her experience at the world's largest geospatial event, Esri UC in San Diego, and provides a sneak peek into Ozri 2017, Australia's most influential GIS event in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 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 Driving through roadblocks with GIS innovation Asset managers are using GIS technology to share data and collaborate on public works, leading to less disruption and reduced costs. 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
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 Scholars Award is playing a vital role in promoting geospatial science as a career choice. Learn more
Business analytics 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 SAR imagery: the smart solution for road maintenance The smart solution for road maintenance is in the sky - with SAR imagery making it possible to spot surface movement from a thousand kilometres away. Learn more
