You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllBusiness analyticsData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovation Data-driven decisions The changing landscape of vegetation management Doug van Gelder speaks to asset management and GIS specialist, Michael Krome from Trimble about the current trends in vegetation management and how asset owners should be optimising their maintenance programs to meet changing requirements. Learn more Data-driven decisions ACT Parks smart mapping control system for invasive species Invasive Species Manager Steve Taylor shares how ACT Parks and Conservation Service effectively track and manage invasive plants with ArcGIS Field Maps. Learn more Data-driven decisions Authoritative data sharing: An architecture blueprint for utilities A System of Engagement - an app-centric approach to connecting people, processes and data - is a key technology pattern that will make a big difference to any electric, gas, water or telecommunications organisation. But how do you know if your organisation has one? Learn more Data-driven decisions Q&A: Smart Government with Melissa Harris ANZLIC Chair and CEO of Land Use Victoria, Melissa Harris shares how DELWP is harnessing the digital revolution to develop smarter communities through location intelligence. Learn more Data-driven decisions Smarter government for the digital age Discover how an entrepreneurial approach to government - built on transparency and accountability can drive smarter decisions for the future with Governor Martin O'Malley. Learn more Data-driven decisions The view from above Learn how near real-time data streams are helping develop targeted, effective policies for climate action, disaster resilience and a more sustainable future for Australia. 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 Data-driven decisions The maps that will make you rethink emergency management Looking at needs geographically helps provide a scientific approach to disaster management. Learn more Data-driven decisions How geography plays a key role in the climate fight Climate data collected using geospatial technology can be visualised and forecasted over time, providing a method for decision-makers to monitor - in real-time - the effectiveness of carbon farming initiatives. Learn more Data-driven decisions Get to know Mike King Learn more about the man behind the breakout Australian true crime podcast Mapping Evil with Mike King. Learn more Data-driven decisions Why vaccine distribution requires geographic thinking The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine poses a complex geospatial challenge for Australia in ensuring vaccine doses arrive where and when they're needed - and that they remain viable. Learn more Data-driven decisions Ensuring equitable vaccine distribution in Australia UNSW's Dr Ori Gudes answers questions on the use of location intelligence for equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in Australia. Learn more Data-driven decisions Q&A with New York State Police: Getting ahead of a public safety crisis New York State Police's Senior Intelligence Analyst Kellen Crouse shares valuable insights on how law enforcement organisations can use GIS to stay ahead of threats to public safety. Learn more Data-driven decisions Q&A with Lauren Bennett & Ankita Bakshi: Advanced spatial analytics Take a deep dive into spatial statistics and analysis with Esri's Data Science Lead Lauren Bennett and Product Engineer Ankita Bakshi, as they answer questions from the user community on their recent Ozri presentation. Learn more Data-driven decisions Why census data is critical to COVID-19 response At the height of the pandemic, access to authoritative and up-to-date statistics became the key to developing effective response strategies. Here's why census data is central to policy making. Learn more Data-driven decisions Why health agencies need spatial data during a crisis In the wake of COVID-19, a spatial perspective is more important than ever in managing outbreaks, performing contact-tracing and enabling a robust community response to stop the spread. Learn more Data-driven decisions Navigating the path from GIS manager to GIS leader Over the last 10 years, the role of GIS manager has transformed from managing a team of GIS practitioners to an enterprise IT system leader enabling others to use GIS to make better decisions. Learn more Data-driven decisions Lessons from Bega Valley's bush fire recovery efforts In the summer of 2019, 70 per cent of Bega Valley Shire Council's land area was damaged by the bush fires. Here are the lessons learned from their response and recovery efforts. Learn more Data-driven decisions Why open data is critical in times of crisis The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shares complex data in an easy-to-use, digestible format for public consumption to assist government agencies and communities in understanding the potential impacts of COVID-19. Learn more Data-driven decisions What the world's smartest cities all have in common The world's smartest cities use location intelligence to help civic leaders and executives make data-driven decisions and plan long-term improvements that benefit residents. Here's how. Learn more Data-driven decisions Earth Day 2020 welcomes insight from global citizen science In the leadup to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, citizen scientists answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding the future of our planet. Learn more Data-driven decisions A best-practice approach to bushfire recovery It's important to look at what we can learn from past disasters and extreme weather events - to map the best path forward for recovery. Learn more Data-driven decisions Teacher Talk: Navigating the GIS Classroom Australian teachers see the power of using GIS in their classroom, but many aren't sure on the pedagogy and teaching method to use. We look at tried and tested approaches, to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Learn more Data-driven decisions Combatting drug-related deaths with GIS US law enforcement expert Mike King outlines how authorities are using location intelligence to report drug activity, educate the community, promote treatment options and understand the effectiveness of response activities. 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 Machine and Deep Learning frameworks New Machine and Deep Learning frameworks are providing an easy-to-use way to extract accurate information from data. Dipak Paudyal explains how the technology delivers insights. 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 Data-driven decisions Diagnosis: a geospatial check-up for global health The importance of understanding the 'where' of health issues provides us with a deeper understanding of how diseases spread and the key contributors to widespread health concerns. 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 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
Data-driven decisions The changing landscape of vegetation management Doug van Gelder speaks to asset management and GIS specialist, Michael Krome from Trimble about the current trends in vegetation management and how asset owners should be optimising their maintenance programs to meet changing requirements. Learn more
Data-driven decisions ACT Parks smart mapping control system for invasive species Invasive Species Manager Steve Taylor shares how ACT Parks and Conservation Service effectively track and manage invasive plants with ArcGIS Field Maps. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Authoritative data sharing: An architecture blueprint for utilities A System of Engagement - an app-centric approach to connecting people, processes and data - is a key technology pattern that will make a big difference to any electric, gas, water or telecommunications organisation. But how do you know if your organisation has one? Learn more
Data-driven decisions Q&A: Smart Government with Melissa Harris ANZLIC Chair and CEO of Land Use Victoria, Melissa Harris shares how DELWP is harnessing the digital revolution to develop smarter communities through location intelligence. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Smarter government for the digital age Discover how an entrepreneurial approach to government - built on transparency and accountability can drive smarter decisions for the future with Governor Martin O'Malley. Learn more
Data-driven decisions The view from above Learn how near real-time data streams are helping develop targeted, effective policies for climate action, disaster resilience and a more sustainable future for Australia. 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
Data-driven decisions The maps that will make you rethink emergency management Looking at needs geographically helps provide a scientific approach to disaster management. Learn more
Data-driven decisions How geography plays a key role in the climate fight Climate data collected using geospatial technology can be visualised and forecasted over time, providing a method for decision-makers to monitor - in real-time - the effectiveness of carbon farming initiatives. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Get to know Mike King Learn more about the man behind the breakout Australian true crime podcast Mapping Evil with Mike King. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Why vaccine distribution requires geographic thinking The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine poses a complex geospatial challenge for Australia in ensuring vaccine doses arrive where and when they're needed - and that they remain viable. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Ensuring equitable vaccine distribution in Australia UNSW's Dr Ori Gudes answers questions on the use of location intelligence for equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in Australia. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Q&A with New York State Police: Getting ahead of a public safety crisis New York State Police's Senior Intelligence Analyst Kellen Crouse shares valuable insights on how law enforcement organisations can use GIS to stay ahead of threats to public safety. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Q&A with Lauren Bennett & Ankita Bakshi: Advanced spatial analytics Take a deep dive into spatial statistics and analysis with Esri's Data Science Lead Lauren Bennett and Product Engineer Ankita Bakshi, as they answer questions from the user community on their recent Ozri presentation. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Why census data is critical to COVID-19 response At the height of the pandemic, access to authoritative and up-to-date statistics became the key to developing effective response strategies. Here's why census data is central to policy making. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Why health agencies need spatial data during a crisis In the wake of COVID-19, a spatial perspective is more important than ever in managing outbreaks, performing contact-tracing and enabling a robust community response to stop the spread. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Navigating the path from GIS manager to GIS leader Over the last 10 years, the role of GIS manager has transformed from managing a team of GIS practitioners to an enterprise IT system leader enabling others to use GIS to make better decisions. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Lessons from Bega Valley's bush fire recovery efforts In the summer of 2019, 70 per cent of Bega Valley Shire Council's land area was damaged by the bush fires. Here are the lessons learned from their response and recovery efforts. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Why open data is critical in times of crisis The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shares complex data in an easy-to-use, digestible format for public consumption to assist government agencies and communities in understanding the potential impacts of COVID-19. Learn more
Data-driven decisions What the world's smartest cities all have in common The world's smartest cities use location intelligence to help civic leaders and executives make data-driven decisions and plan long-term improvements that benefit residents. Here's how. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Earth Day 2020 welcomes insight from global citizen science In the leadup to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, citizen scientists answer some of the most pressing questions surrounding the future of our planet. Learn more
Data-driven decisions A best-practice approach to bushfire recovery It's important to look at what we can learn from past disasters and extreme weather events - to map the best path forward for recovery. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Teacher Talk: Navigating the GIS Classroom Australian teachers see the power of using GIS in their classroom, but many aren't sure on the pedagogy and teaching method to use. We look at tried and tested approaches, to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Combatting drug-related deaths with GIS US law enforcement expert Mike King outlines how authorities are using location intelligence to report drug activity, educate the community, promote treatment options and understand the effectiveness of response activities. 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 Machine and Deep Learning frameworks New Machine and Deep Learning frameworks are providing an easy-to-use way to extract accurate information from data. Dipak Paudyal explains how the technology delivers insights. 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
Data-driven decisions Diagnosis: a geospatial check-up for global health The importance of understanding the 'where' of health issues provides us with a deeper understanding of how diseases spread and the key contributors to widespread health concerns. 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
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
