You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog AllBusiness analyticsData-driven decisionsDigital transformationDisruptive innovation Digital transformation Facilitating a flexible workforce with Cloud GIS Learn how Woodside Energy's transition from desktop to Cloud enables improved stability, enhanced user experience and scalability for the future. Learn more Digital transformation 6 essentials for your next GIS implementation Learn about and avoid common mistakes that slow down or derail the implementation of a new GIS. Learn more Digital transformation APA's playbook for pipeline and gas utilities Discover how APA Group rapidly designed and deployed a whole-of-organisation geospatial platform creating instant access to data and insights - and for the first time, a consistent cloud-based approach. Learn more Digital transformation Inside WA Health's vision for the future WA Health covers the largest area for a single health authority in the world, with a population scattered across 2.5 million square kilometres. Managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state required a comprehensive geospatial solution. Learn more Digital transformation Driving an Enterprise GIS with strategic rebranding How rebranding job titles and department names can help you change your image from mapmaker to enterprise IT solution provider. Learn more Digital transformation Best practices for enterprise GIS Explore the five pillars of location intelligence and how to put in place a learning pathway for GIS users across your organisation. 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 Digital transformation A business guide to AI and location intelligence See how business executives derive insight by combining artificial intelligence with location-based analytics Learn more Digital transformation Digitalising navigational charts for safety NOAA is leading the world in phasing out paper charts, embracing the advantages of Electronic Navigational Charts. Learn more Digital transformation How to future-proof GIS remote work In the aftermath of COVID-19, businesses will rethink their remote work operations. Find out how your GIS team can future-proof a distributed workforce system in part three of the blog series. Learn more Digital transformation 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 Digital transformation How to transition your GIS team to work remotely COVID-19 has catalysed a global transition to remote work. Find out how your GIS team can make the transition to remote work a success in part one of the blog series. Learn more Digital transformation GIS: the foundation of grid modernisation Discover how GIS technology provides core functionality to help utilities drive their grid modernisation initiatives, and build tougher, smarter and more secure grids. Learn more Digital transformation 3 emerging trends in Web GIS resourcing Leveraging the power of the internet, web GIS is empowering GIS specialists to focus on core business initiatives rather than the day-to-day IT system support. Learn more Digital transformation Connected communities drive positive change Public and private entities need data sharing platforms that deliver open data and allow data contributions to connect with their communities and drive positive change. Learn more Digital transformation 3 steps to choosing the right data Many organisations are often 'data rich', but 'insight poor' - as they don't have their hands on the right content to drive the greatest return from their geospatial tech. Learn more Digital transformation Mapping a robust smart city nervous system Australia's government and telecommunications sectors alike have turned to GIS technology to underpin a new strategic smart city priority: submarine cables. 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. Find out what steps to take to be on your best game when it comes to GDA2020. Learn more Digital transformation Lessons from history on why data velocity and volume matters The ten-year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which triggered a catastrophic global financial crisis, is a timely reminder of the importance of robust risk management strategies backed by scalable technology systems. Learn more Digital transformation The GIS solution transforming traditional emergency response American Red Cross's GIS solution informs the decisions of an 80,000+ strong workforce - as well as thousands of government agencies and community partners. Learn more Digital transformation The modern land parcel solution future-proofing South Australia's cadastre South Australia's Land Boundaries Group shares how an out-of-the-box technology solution has boosted their land parcel management productivity by up to 80%. Learn more Digital transformation Agile transformation for local government A shift is occurring in the attitudes of local governments to make small changes now to realise long-term digital goals. Mark Wallace explains how an agile approach to local government digital transformation allows for incremental implementation. Learn more Digital transformation 3 ways location-based analytics makes New York more liveable For a modern city to function efficiently, location data is core to transparent and effective decision-making. Dr Amen Ra Mashariki explains the role that location analytics plays in improving the lives of New York residents. Learn more Digital transformation Digital transformation for local government The most successful leaders in digital transformation are equipped with the tools and resources to help them make decisions and effect change that improves efficiency, performance and profitability. Learn more Digital transformation UX design for GIS apps: creating the new Queensland Globe To help DNRM upgrade the Queensland Globe interactive map, Esri Australia's UX design team applied digital anthropology to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience. Learn more Digital transformation City of Adelaide responds to Grenfell Tower inferno Following the catastrophic Grenfell Tower inferno in the UK, the City of Adelaide completed a comprehensive audit of non-compliant cladding on its buildings in record time using mobile GIS apps. Learn more Digital transformation What are the five factors that define smart communities? Most smart community discussions focus on technology, innovation, digital, connectivity, data and real-time sensors. With such a wide range of factors, how can you tell if your community is smart? Learn more Digital transformation Esri Young Scholar Award winner: bridging gap between theory and practice Queensland University of Technology research assistant and third-year B.Sc student Alan Pearse developed IDW-Plus, an ArcGIS tool to calculate land use impact on stream health. Learn more Digital transformation 5 reasons why students thrive with GIS for Schools The GIS for Schools Program pledges to donate industry-leading technology to all Australian students. Discover the benefits of teaching and learning with GIS - from the perspective of Australian teachers. Learn more
Digital transformation Facilitating a flexible workforce with Cloud GIS Learn how Woodside Energy's transition from desktop to Cloud enables improved stability, enhanced user experience and scalability for the future. Learn more
Digital transformation 6 essentials for your next GIS implementation Learn about and avoid common mistakes that slow down or derail the implementation of a new GIS. Learn more
Digital transformation APA's playbook for pipeline and gas utilities Discover how APA Group rapidly designed and deployed a whole-of-organisation geospatial platform creating instant access to data and insights - and for the first time, a consistent cloud-based approach. Learn more
Digital transformation Inside WA Health's vision for the future WA Health covers the largest area for a single health authority in the world, with a population scattered across 2.5 million square kilometres. Managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state required a comprehensive geospatial solution. Learn more
Digital transformation Driving an Enterprise GIS with strategic rebranding How rebranding job titles and department names can help you change your image from mapmaker to enterprise IT solution provider. Learn more
Digital transformation Best practices for enterprise GIS Explore the five pillars of location intelligence and how to put in place a learning pathway for GIS users across your organisation. 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
Digital transformation A business guide to AI and location intelligence See how business executives derive insight by combining artificial intelligence with location-based analytics Learn more
Digital transformation Digitalising navigational charts for safety NOAA is leading the world in phasing out paper charts, embracing the advantages of Electronic Navigational Charts. Learn more
Digital transformation How to future-proof GIS remote work In the aftermath of COVID-19, businesses will rethink their remote work operations. Find out how your GIS team can future-proof a distributed workforce system in part three of the blog series. Learn more
Digital transformation 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
Digital transformation How to transition your GIS team to work remotely COVID-19 has catalysed a global transition to remote work. Find out how your GIS team can make the transition to remote work a success in part one of the blog series. Learn more
Digital transformation GIS: the foundation of grid modernisation Discover how GIS technology provides core functionality to help utilities drive their grid modernisation initiatives, and build tougher, smarter and more secure grids. Learn more
Digital transformation 3 emerging trends in Web GIS resourcing Leveraging the power of the internet, web GIS is empowering GIS specialists to focus on core business initiatives rather than the day-to-day IT system support. Learn more
Digital transformation Connected communities drive positive change Public and private entities need data sharing platforms that deliver open data and allow data contributions to connect with their communities and drive positive change. Learn more
Digital transformation 3 steps to choosing the right data Many organisations are often 'data rich', but 'insight poor' - as they don't have their hands on the right content to drive the greatest return from their geospatial tech. Learn more
Digital transformation Mapping a robust smart city nervous system Australia's government and telecommunications sectors alike have turned to GIS technology to underpin a new strategic smart city priority: submarine cables. 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. Find out what steps to take to be on your best game when it comes to GDA2020. Learn more
Digital transformation Lessons from history on why data velocity and volume matters The ten-year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which triggered a catastrophic global financial crisis, is a timely reminder of the importance of robust risk management strategies backed by scalable technology systems. Learn more
Digital transformation The GIS solution transforming traditional emergency response American Red Cross's GIS solution informs the decisions of an 80,000+ strong workforce - as well as thousands of government agencies and community partners. Learn more
Digital transformation The modern land parcel solution future-proofing South Australia's cadastre South Australia's Land Boundaries Group shares how an out-of-the-box technology solution has boosted their land parcel management productivity by up to 80%. Learn more
Digital transformation Agile transformation for local government A shift is occurring in the attitudes of local governments to make small changes now to realise long-term digital goals. Mark Wallace explains how an agile approach to local government digital transformation allows for incremental implementation. Learn more
Digital transformation 3 ways location-based analytics makes New York more liveable For a modern city to function efficiently, location data is core to transparent and effective decision-making. Dr Amen Ra Mashariki explains the role that location analytics plays in improving the lives of New York residents. Learn more
Digital transformation Digital transformation for local government The most successful leaders in digital transformation are equipped with the tools and resources to help them make decisions and effect change that improves efficiency, performance and profitability. Learn more
Digital transformation UX design for GIS apps: creating the new Queensland Globe To help DNRM upgrade the Queensland Globe interactive map, Esri Australia's UX design team applied digital anthropology to deliver a seamless, intuitive user experience. Learn more
Digital transformation City of Adelaide responds to Grenfell Tower inferno Following the catastrophic Grenfell Tower inferno in the UK, the City of Adelaide completed a comprehensive audit of non-compliant cladding on its buildings in record time using mobile GIS apps. Learn more
Digital transformation What are the five factors that define smart communities? Most smart community discussions focus on technology, innovation, digital, connectivity, data and real-time sensors. With such a wide range of factors, how can you tell if your community is smart? Learn more
Digital transformation Esri Young Scholar Award winner: bridging gap between theory and practice Queensland University of Technology research assistant and third-year B.Sc student Alan Pearse developed IDW-Plus, an ArcGIS tool to calculate land use impact on stream health. Learn more
Digital transformation 5 reasons why students thrive with GIS for Schools The GIS for Schools Program pledges to donate industry-leading technology to all Australian students. Discover the benefits of teaching and learning with GIS - from the perspective of Australian teachers. Learn more
