You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllBusiness analyticsData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovation Data-driven decisions Coronavirus: what you need to know Esri's Chief Medical Officer - Dr Este Geraghty - shares a collection of the most up-to-date and authoritative resources on COVID-19 to help you stay informed and prepared during this emergency. Learn more Disruptive innovation Mineral exploration from space Advances in hyperspectral imagery are futureproofing the global exploration outlook - delve into the technology behind it. Learn more Disruptive innovation GIS tech trends - 2018 review and 2019 forecast In this annual review and forecast, Peter Gill looks back at 2018 - an awesome year in the geospatial industry - and gives us his highlights on the emerging technology capabilities and products to watch in 2019. 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 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 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 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 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 Disruptive innovation Give your maps the edge with the power of 3D GIS 3D offers new insights in data and maps providing new and engaging ways of communicating spatial information. Platforms like QLD Globe transform the way audiences interact with spatial data. Learn more Disruptive innovation Esri's strategy and vision for 3D GIS Although our world is 3D, many plans and maps are still 2D. 3D maps improve spatial understanding and communication with both internal stakeholders and the public. 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 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 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 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 Business analytics 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 Digital transformation The new urban planning trend transforming city design The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has revealed the jewel in its Smart Nation strategy crown - the highly anticipated first phase of its national 3D mapping project. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Coronavirus: what you need to know Esri's Chief Medical Officer - Dr Este Geraghty - shares a collection of the most up-to-date and authoritative resources on COVID-19 to help you stay informed and prepared during this emergency. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Mineral exploration from space Advances in hyperspectral imagery are futureproofing the global exploration outlook - delve into the technology behind it. Learn more
Disruptive innovation GIS tech trends - 2018 review and 2019 forecast In this annual review and forecast, Peter Gill looks back at 2018 - an awesome year in the geospatial industry - and gives us his highlights on the emerging technology capabilities and products to watch in 2019. 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 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 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
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
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
Disruptive innovation Give your maps the edge with the power of 3D GIS 3D offers new insights in data and maps providing new and engaging ways of communicating spatial information. Platforms like QLD Globe transform the way audiences interact with spatial data. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Esri's strategy and vision for 3D GIS Although our world is 3D, many plans and maps are still 2D. 3D maps improve spatial understanding and communication with both internal stakeholders and the public. 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
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 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 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
Business analytics 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
Digital transformation The new urban planning trend transforming city design The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has revealed the jewel in its Smart Nation strategy crown - the highly anticipated first phase of its national 3D mapping project. Learn more
