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 Q&A with Norman Disney & Young: Integrating BIM and GIS Norman Disney & Young's John Benstead shares further insights on the engineering firm's digital twin of Sydney's Circular Quay developed with BIM and GIS integration recently showcased at Ozri 2020. 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 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 Crowdsource is key: celebrating our 2019 Young Scholar 'Shout Out' to 2019 Esri Australia Young Scholar Recipient Sherbaz Hashmi from Australian National University for his crowdsource community application. 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 5 key terms to navigate the UX landscape About to step into your first UX meeting and afraid you'll be struck speechless at the conference table? This quick-read glossary will equip you with an understanding of common UX terms. 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 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 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 Disruptive innovation GIS technology trends - 2017 review and 2018 forecast What were the key GIS trends of 2017? And what was in store for 2018? Take a look back at Gordon Sumerling's predictions and compare it with what happened over the year. 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 Disruptive innovation Virtual Reality for smart cities and urban planning Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming the way citizens and city administrators interact with new developments, through the unique perspective of 3D models that show what the eye cannot see. 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 Enterprise GIS data meets Augmented Reality Augmented Reality (AR) adds even more detailed visualisation to maps and data. Find out how to bring your Enterprise GIS data into AR apps to supplement real-world views. 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 SAR imagery enhances critical decision making New SARscape features deliver more detailed image analysis to serve the needs of national security or disaster management agencies. 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 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 The top 3 trends in GIS technology: 3D, VR and AR With greater collaboration and more advanced tools, the latest developments in GIS technology are bringing even more detailed visualisation and revealing new insights into maps and data. 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 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 Disruptive innovation Best practice tips for collecting drone imagery As more organisations introduce drones into their operations, more people are asking about collecting drone imagery in the field. It's a task that's becoming easy to do, but the technology you choose is vital to doing it right. Learn more Disruptive innovation Crowdsourcing apps mean more data and less work for you Working together brings forth positive outcomes - we're taught this from a young age - and with crowdsourcing apps, councils are able to benefit firsthand from strength in numbers. 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 Disruptive innovation Disruptive apps like Tinder, Uber and Airbnb - what's the common thread? At the core of many of the world's most well-known and disruptive apps lies a common thread that could prove the key for more successful startups in the future. Learn more Disruptive innovation Can a drone improve your bottom line? For sharp-minded execs, drones are the new black - with one business estimating their drone and location-based analytics strategy will deliver cost savings of 60 per cent. 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
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 Q&A with Norman Disney & Young: Integrating BIM and GIS Norman Disney & Young's John Benstead shares further insights on the engineering firm's digital twin of Sydney's Circular Quay developed with BIM and GIS integration recently showcased at Ozri 2020. 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
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 Crowdsource is key: celebrating our 2019 Young Scholar 'Shout Out' to 2019 Esri Australia Young Scholar Recipient Sherbaz Hashmi from Australian National University for his crowdsource community application. 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 5 key terms to navigate the UX landscape About to step into your first UX meeting and afraid you'll be struck speechless at the conference table? This quick-read glossary will equip you with an understanding of common UX terms. 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
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
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
Disruptive innovation GIS technology trends - 2017 review and 2018 forecast What were the key GIS trends of 2017? And what was in store for 2018? Take a look back at Gordon Sumerling's predictions and compare it with what happened over the year. 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
Disruptive innovation Virtual Reality for smart cities and urban planning Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming the way citizens and city administrators interact with new developments, through the unique perspective of 3D models that show what the eye cannot see. 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 Enterprise GIS data meets Augmented Reality Augmented Reality (AR) adds even more detailed visualisation to maps and data. Find out how to bring your Enterprise GIS data into AR apps to supplement real-world views. 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 SAR imagery enhances critical decision making New SARscape features deliver more detailed image analysis to serve the needs of national security or disaster management agencies. 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
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 The top 3 trends in GIS technology: 3D, VR and AR With greater collaboration and more advanced tools, the latest developments in GIS technology are bringing even more detailed visualisation and revealing new insights into maps and data. 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 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
Disruptive innovation Best practice tips for collecting drone imagery As more organisations introduce drones into their operations, more people are asking about collecting drone imagery in the field. It's a task that's becoming easy to do, but the technology you choose is vital to doing it right. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Crowdsourcing apps mean more data and less work for you Working together brings forth positive outcomes - we're taught this from a young age - and with crowdsourcing apps, councils are able to benefit firsthand from strength in numbers. 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
Disruptive innovation Disruptive apps like Tinder, Uber and Airbnb - what's the common thread? At the core of many of the world's most well-known and disruptive apps lies a common thread that could prove the key for more successful startups in the future. Learn more
Disruptive innovation Can a drone improve your bottom line? For sharp-minded execs, drones are the new black - with one business estimating their drone and location-based analytics strategy will deliver cost savings of 60 per cent. 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
