You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllEsri techData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovationGIS in Education Data-driven decisions Strengthening Australia’s disaster response capabilities GIS technology has been at the heart of some of the most challenging response and reconstruction efforts globally. Demonstrating its benefit in numerous emergency situations in Australia and around the world. Learn more Data-driven decisions Satellite imagery and the search for MH370 debris When the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 was determined by authorities to have crashed into the ocean the same question was asked repeatedly: could satellites help find the crash site? Learn more Data-driven decisions 2022 Commonwealth Games digital management insights Transport for West Midlands Digital Innovation Lead Stuart Lester shares how to better manage transport systems for major events. 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 Wealth of real-time data driving common Games insight Transport for West Midlands has developed a state-of-the-art ArcGIS dashboard, combining live transport data with crowd-sourced information. Learn more Data-driven decisions The changing landscape of vegetation management Leading asset management and GIS specialist, Michael Krome talks 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 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 Esri Global Director of AI: Machine learning for disaster response and recovery Esri's Global Director of Artificial Intelligence, Omar Maher provides deeper insights into how machine learning can be applied in a post-disaster environment. 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 How to optimise GIS remote work As COVID-19 restrictions impact countries around the world, your GIS team may need to work remotely for several months. Find out how you can optimise an existing distributed working environment in part two of the blog series. 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 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 A winning formula for land management Look inside the QLD Department of Environment and Science's land use mapping program - spanning over 20 years of history for the state - integrating computer vision, remote sending, machine learning and automation. Learn more Data-driven decisions Predicting blackspots on remote roads with GIS 65% of all road fatalities in Australia happen in regional and remote areas. Find out how GIS technology is helping authorities identify the most dangerous roads - and pinpoint the reasons why they're blackspots. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Strengthening Australia’s disaster response capabilities GIS technology has been at the heart of some of the most challenging response and reconstruction efforts globally. Demonstrating its benefit in numerous emergency situations in Australia and around the world. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Satellite imagery and the search for MH370 debris When the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 was determined by authorities to have crashed into the ocean the same question was asked repeatedly: could satellites help find the crash site? Learn more
Data-driven decisions 2022 Commonwealth Games digital management insights Transport for West Midlands Digital Innovation Lead Stuart Lester shares how to better manage transport systems for major events. 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 Wealth of real-time data driving common Games insight Transport for West Midlands has developed a state-of-the-art ArcGIS dashboard, combining live transport data with crowd-sourced information. Learn more
Data-driven decisions The changing landscape of vegetation management Leading asset management and GIS specialist, Michael Krome talks 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 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 Esri Global Director of AI: Machine learning for disaster response and recovery Esri's Global Director of Artificial Intelligence, Omar Maher provides deeper insights into how machine learning can be applied in a post-disaster environment. 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 How to optimise GIS remote work As COVID-19 restrictions impact countries around the world, your GIS team may need to work remotely for several months. Find out how you can optimise an existing distributed working environment in part two of the blog series. 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
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 A winning formula for land management Look inside the QLD Department of Environment and Science's land use mapping program - spanning over 20 years of history for the state - integrating computer vision, remote sending, machine learning and automation. Learn more
Data-driven decisions Predicting blackspots on remote roads with GIS 65% of all road fatalities in Australia happen in regional and remote areas. Find out how GIS technology is helping authorities identify the most dangerous roads - and pinpoint the reasons why they're blackspots. Learn more
