You are here News and events Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllBusiness analyticsData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovation Disruptive innovation Replacing 50,000 man hours with AI Discover Director of Artificial Intelligence Omar Maher's state-of-the-art approach to detecting overhead powerlines with deep neural networks. Learn more Disruptive innovation Pioneering a world-first approach to building safety Read an interview with David Middlemiss on the ACT Government's new tool automating building audit and inspection processes. Learn more Digital transformation Don't let aging technology damage your legacy Legacy technology can be a roadblock for utility providers. Real-time, spatial software can work alongside legacy technology. Geo-enabling the network can create a model for digital transformation for energy infrastructure businesses. Learn more Digital transformation Why Cloud is king in the post-COVID-19 era The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more agile Cloud-based technology deployments - as demonstrated with the global best-practice example of oil and gas giant Woodside. 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 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 An open platform one-call solution A new one-call solution maintains data security, keeps an audit trail and leverages an open platform to drive innovation in underground asset protection solutions. Learn more Data-driven decisions Scalable solutions for underground asset protection A scalable solution helps protect Australia's $340 billion worth of underground assets and field nearly two million enquiries. Learn more Digital transformation Next-gen underground asset protection The first of a three-part series detailing the journey to develop a solution for underground asset protection using an enquiry-first service that builds on spatial data discovery and sharing. Learn more Digital transformation When metres matter most - moving to GDA2020 In 1994, the year Australia's Geocentric Datum (GDA94) was last re-set, a heart-pounding moment on the rugby field highlighted the difference a metre can make. Peter Lambert explains what steps to take to be on your best game when it comes to GDA2020. 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 How to optimise utility asset value with GIS Location-based analytics plays a key role in helping organisations optimise their network infrastructure management. Find out how a business process called reliability-centred maintenance is driving the success of utilities around the world. Learn more Disruptive innovation SmarterWX 2.0 release tips and tricks The release of SmarterWX 2.0 includes enhancements to streamline public works planning, such as Live Connect, Planiter integration and a software developers' API. In this overview of what's new Gary Johnson shares tips to help get the most out of the platform. Learn more Digital transformation Utility network modelling with ArcGIS 10.6 The new Utility Network Management extension brings advanced support for utilities to model, view, manage and analyse networks, preparing for real-world events and resulting in more efficient network management. 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 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 3 steps for digital transformation in utilities Esri utilities industry team manager Bill Meehan outlines the steps Australian utility companies should take to face the challenges of digital transformation. 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 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 Disruptive innovation If you're not using GIS mobile apps, you're not working efficiently The concepts of real-time and mobility are key to creating integrated systems and achieving connectivity. This has made GIS mobile apps a valuable and versatile tool for the evolving modern company. Learn more Disruptive innovation A lightbulb moment in customer engagement for utilities When it comes to customer engagement for utilities in Australia, Western Power are raising the bar - turning to new technology and web apps to improve overall service and responsiveness. Learn more Digital transformation 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 Could satellites be the secret to detecting water leaks? Innovative water utilities are using techniques that are out-of-this-world to detect leaks in their water networks - leveraging imagery captured from satellites orbiting the earth. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Replacing 50,000 man hours with AI Discover Director of Artificial Intelligence Omar Maher's state-of-the-art approach to detecting overhead powerlines with deep neural networks. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Pioneering a world-first approach to building safety Read an interview with David Middlemiss on the ACT Government's new tool automating building audit and inspection processes. Learn more
Digital transformation Don't let aging technology damage your legacy Legacy technology can be a roadblock for utility providers. Real-time, spatial software can work alongside legacy technology. Geo-enabling the network can create a model for digital transformation for energy infrastructure businesses. Learn more
Digital transformation Why Cloud is king in the post-COVID-19 era The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more agile Cloud-based technology deployments - as demonstrated with the global best-practice example of oil and gas giant Woodside. 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
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 An open platform one-call solution A new one-call solution maintains data security, keeps an audit trail and leverages an open platform to drive innovation in underground asset protection solutions. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Scalable solutions for underground asset protection A scalable solution helps protect Australia's $340 billion worth of underground assets and field nearly two million enquiries. Learn more
Digital transformation Next-gen underground asset protection The first of a three-part series detailing the journey to develop a solution for underground asset protection using an enquiry-first service that builds on spatial data discovery and sharing. Learn more
Digital transformation When metres matter most - moving to GDA2020 In 1994, the year Australia's Geocentric Datum (GDA94) was last re-set, a heart-pounding moment on the rugby field highlighted the difference a metre can make. Peter Lambert explains what steps to take to be on your best game when it comes to GDA2020. 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 How to optimise utility asset value with GIS Location-based analytics plays a key role in helping organisations optimise their network infrastructure management. Find out how a business process called reliability-centred maintenance is driving the success of utilities around the world. Learn more
Disruptive innovation SmarterWX 2.0 release tips and tricks The release of SmarterWX 2.0 includes enhancements to streamline public works planning, such as Live Connect, Planiter integration and a software developers' API. In this overview of what's new Gary Johnson shares tips to help get the most out of the platform. Learn more
Digital transformation Utility network modelling with ArcGIS 10.6 The new Utility Network Management extension brings advanced support for utilities to model, view, manage and analyse networks, preparing for real-world events and resulting in more efficient network management. 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 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 3 steps for digital transformation in utilities Esri utilities industry team manager Bill Meehan outlines the steps Australian utility companies should take to face the challenges of digital transformation. 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 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
Disruptive innovation If you're not using GIS mobile apps, you're not working efficiently The concepts of real-time and mobility are key to creating integrated systems and achieving connectivity. This has made GIS mobile apps a valuable and versatile tool for the evolving modern company. Learn more
Disruptive innovation A lightbulb moment in customer engagement for utilities When it comes to customer engagement for utilities in Australia, Western Power are raising the bar - turning to new technology and web apps to improve overall service and responsiveness. Learn more
Digital transformation 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 Could satellites be the secret to detecting water leaks? Innovative water utilities are using techniques that are out-of-this-world to detect leaks in their water networks - leveraging imagery captured from satellites orbiting the earth. Learn more
