The document is a presentation by Learon Dalby about his work with the Arkansas Geographic Information Office (AGIO). Over the past 14 years, AGIO has developed and improved geographic data and services for Arkansas, including statewide road centerlines, parcel data for 46 counties, and address points for 49 counties. Dalby discusses the growth of AGIO from an initial staff of 1 to its current status. He also addresses challenges around keeping data and applications up to date and making them accessible to both government agencies and the public.
This was a test of the utility of Twitter during a couple of weather events. The test was performed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Office. The kml can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/bKzf5T
Learon Dalby gave a 5-minute presentation in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in October 2009 about visualizing where state network outages occur in near real-time using GIS technology. The presentation showed maps of the state network at different times on January 27, 2009 when outages were occurring to demonstrate the workflow and additional potential uses like monitoring power outages, cut lines, and the significance of events like tornadoes. Dalby encouraged contact to learn more about monitoring the state network.
The document discusses various cloud computing options for hosting geospatial data and applications, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and data as a service (DaaS). It provides examples of companies using clouds services like Esri, Google, and The RITRE Corporation. The key points are to understand your goals, evaluate provider capabilities, and do your own research to select the best cloud solution.
The document discusses the history and development of geographic information systems (GIS) in Arkansas from 1999 to 2013. It notes that in the early years there was only 1 staff member with no dedicated budget, but that over time staffing increased to 6 members and a general revenue budget was obtained. It outlines various geospatial datasets and programs that were established, such as statewide orthoimagery, road centerlines, parcels, addresses, and data distribution through GeoStor. Collaboration with other state agencies is also emphasized.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 20 minutes and discussion ensued.
This keynote was put together in less than 24 hour hours with the help of
Andrew Turner, FortiusOne
Jeff Harrison, Carbon Project
Jill M Terlaak Mulica, City of Greeley, CO
Gretchen N. Peterson, Peterson GIS
Nuke Goldstein, Carbon Project
Sean Gorman, FortiousOne
Shelby Johnson, AGIO
My apologies if I left anyone out
The document discusses the importance of companies using their own web mapping applications to demonstrate quality and capabilities. It notes that by using their own product, companies can identify issues and actively work to fix them. Additionally, when others also use the application, especially the right others to solve business problems, it will lead the application to get better and help the company survive. The presentation emphasizes how dogfooding a product helps ensure it works as intended and meets user needs.
This document appears to be a presentation by Learon Dalby on the topic of "Where are we going & who is 'we'". Some of the key points discussed include:
- The contributing factors that have led procurement, management structures, and project schedules to become barriers to progress.
- How approaches to procurement, software/applications, and data management have evolved since the 1950s and the challenges faced by the rapid adoption of technology.
- Questions around whether existing approaches to creating and maintaining large amounts of data have actually led to effective use and problem solving.
- The potential benefits of refocusing on solving problems directly rather than being constrained by existing procurement and software/infrastructure approaches.
This was a test of the utility of Twitter during a couple of weather events. The test was performed by the Arkansas Geographic Information Office. The kml can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/bKzf5T
Learon Dalby gave a 5-minute presentation in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in October 2009 about visualizing where state network outages occur in near real-time using GIS technology. The presentation showed maps of the state network at different times on January 27, 2009 when outages were occurring to demonstrate the workflow and additional potential uses like monitoring power outages, cut lines, and the significance of events like tornadoes. Dalby encouraged contact to learn more about monitoring the state network.
The document discusses various cloud computing options for hosting geospatial data and applications, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and data as a service (DaaS). It provides examples of companies using clouds services like Esri, Google, and The RITRE Corporation. The key points are to understand your goals, evaluate provider capabilities, and do your own research to select the best cloud solution.
The document discusses the history and development of geographic information systems (GIS) in Arkansas from 1999 to 2013. It notes that in the early years there was only 1 staff member with no dedicated budget, but that over time staffing increased to 6 members and a general revenue budget was obtained. It outlines various geospatial datasets and programs that were established, such as statewide orthoimagery, road centerlines, parcels, addresses, and data distribution through GeoStor. Collaboration with other state agencies is also emphasized.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 20 minutes and discussion ensued.
This keynote was put together in less than 24 hour hours with the help of
Andrew Turner, FortiusOne
Jeff Harrison, Carbon Project
Jill M Terlaak Mulica, City of Greeley, CO
Gretchen N. Peterson, Peterson GIS
Nuke Goldstein, Carbon Project
Sean Gorman, FortiousOne
Shelby Johnson, AGIO
My apologies if I left anyone out
The document discusses the importance of companies using their own web mapping applications to demonstrate quality and capabilities. It notes that by using their own product, companies can identify issues and actively work to fix them. Additionally, when others also use the application, especially the right others to solve business problems, it will lead the application to get better and help the company survive. The presentation emphasizes how dogfooding a product helps ensure it works as intended and meets user needs.
This document appears to be a presentation by Learon Dalby on the topic of "Where are we going & who is 'we'". Some of the key points discussed include:
- The contributing factors that have led procurement, management structures, and project schedules to become barriers to progress.
- How approaches to procurement, software/applications, and data management have evolved since the 1950s and the challenges faced by the rapid adoption of technology.
- Questions around whether existing approaches to creating and maintaining large amounts of data have actually led to effective use and problem solving.
- The potential benefits of refocusing on solving problems directly rather than being constrained by existing procurement and software/infrastructure approaches.
This document discusses Chris Anderson's concept of "free" as it relates to digital goods and services. It outlines four business models for "free": direct cross-subsidies, three-party markets, freemium, and non-monetary markets. The models are shifting from scarcity to abundance as digital goods can be reproduced nearly infinitely at little to no cost. While companies may struggle to profit from free goods directly, the models find ways to do so through other revenue streams or non-monetary exchanges. Ultimately, businesses will be forced to compete with free in many industries and figure out new management and decision-making approaches as a result.
The document discusses the importance of being relevant when communicating information. It provides examples of county courthouse maps created for Arkansas counties and maps of a tornado that occurred in Dumas, Arkansas. It also discusses a project to create parcel maps for counties and receiving funds to accelerate that project during a difficult economic time. The key message is that relevance is important to effectively answer questions and ask good follow up questions.
The document discusses an event hosted by the National States Geographic Information Council on June 15-16, 2011 regarding open source mapping possibilities. It provides the address and contact information for the council. Several links are included to mapping ecosystems and resources. Open source is cited as a viable option by the Department of Defense, and that need, not predetermined solutions, should drive architectural and software choices. Contact information is given for a person named Learon Dalby.
This document discusses using geospatial technologies like satellite imagery and floodplain mapping to better understand flood risks. It also lists various geospatial companies and tools, and provides Learon Dalby's contact information for questions. The document seems to be notes from a presentation on emerging geospatial topics, opportunities, and challenges.
The document discusses mapping Arkansas' state budget by geographic location using GIS, including obtaining funding data from various state agencies, displaying the data thematically by county, city, and school district on maps, and presenting the results in binders divided by legislative district for the House and Senate to easily view budget allocations for their areas. Issues addressed include acquiring and processing the data, mapping and display methods, delivering the results on time, and ensuring clear and consistent presentation.
The Arkansas Road Centerline File was created in 2002 to provide a single, accurate source for road information in Arkansas that was maintained by local contributors and shared publicly. It took 8 years and over 75 contributors to build the 420,216 record, 1 gigabyte file, which is updated as information is provided and aims to be a globally accessed resource available through Arkansas' GeoStor website.
The document discusses Arkansas' statewide GIS data program called GeoStor. It notes that GeoStor was established in 2003 to coordinate GIS data development and distribution across state, local, and federal government agencies to reduce duplication. GeoStor currently hosts over 200 datasets that are freely accessible online through various download and web service methods. The document highlights that Arkansas GIS data is accessed globally and notes the economic and disaster response benefits of openly sharing standardized GIS data. It also discusses opportunities to improve data quality through increased sharing with other systems like OpenStreetMap.
I had the opportunity to author the first half of this presentation and provide feedback on the second half. This presentation was presented by Shelby Johnson, Arkansas Geographic Information Officer and Michael Turner, Applied Geographics to the Joint Arkansas Advanced Communications and Information Technology Legislative Committee.
This 2010 presentation discussed Arkansas' response to an 2009 ice storm and issues with visualizing state network outages. The presentation lasted 20 minutes and included discussion. Key issues focused on communication. The problem was visualizing where state network outages occurred on the state network. Additional potential uses of visualizing outages included power outages, lines cut, assessing the significance of an event like a tornado, and quick calculations of outage percentages. Contact information was provided for further information.
Is government ready to embrace what social mediaLearon Dalby
This document discusses how government can better embrace social media to communicate with the public. It notes that people, especially younger generations, increasingly use mobile apps and social networks to communicate. However, government still relies primarily on one-way communication methods like websites and email lists. The document suggests that government should communicate through multiple social channels simultaneously and be responsive to public feedback in order to better serve citizens in the modern era of technology. It provides examples of how government agencies can use social games and crowd-sourced crisis maps to engage the public and receive authoritative data.
NSGIC Intro to a Different Kind of ConferenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses Ignite sessions and opportunities for an Ignite/Un-Conference event. Ignite sessions involve 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, allowing presenters 5 minutes to share their idea. An Un-Conference allows attendees to provide topics and have discussions. The document proposes combining Ignite sessions in the morning with Un-Conference breakouts in the afternoon, which could enable more topics to be covered, deeper dives into topics, and greater interaction among attendees. Some challenges of this hybrid event include uncertainty and needing speakers, but it has potential to build a more customized conference experience. Contact information is provided for the author discussing this proposal.
Social Media For Business IntelligenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses using social media tools like Twitter for business intelligence. It provides two demonstrations of analyzing Twitter data using FME Server and Google Maps/Earth. Tweets are collected from Twitter and stored in a database. FME Server transforms the tweets and streams them to Google clients via KML. The tweets are displayed spatially based on location data and refreshed regularly. Social media can provide bidirectional information exchange between government and citizens.
FME Server is used to transform Twitter data and stream it to Google Maps and Earth via KML. The tweets are stored in a database and time stamped to allow for future analysis and replaying the event. Every 30 seconds new tweets are archived and every 10 seconds Google Earth requests updated tweets from the database, while the Google Maps view requires page refreshes to see new tweets.
How to Sign Up for Various Communication ToolsLearon Dalby
1) The presentation introduces various Google communication tools and how to set them up, including setting up a Google account, homepage, documents, and access to Google Wave.
2) It also discusses how to set up a Facebook page and connect it to NSGIC's page and how to set up a Twitter account to search for people to follow and tweet.
3) The presentation encourages exploring different communication tools and considering how to establish an online presence across multiple platforms using consistent profile details.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 10 minutes as part of a panel.
This document discusses Chris Anderson's concept of "free" as it relates to digital goods and services. It outlines four business models for "free": direct cross-subsidies, three-party markets, freemium, and non-monetary markets. The models are shifting from scarcity to abundance as digital goods can be reproduced nearly infinitely at little to no cost. While companies may struggle to profit from free goods directly, the models find ways to do so through other revenue streams or non-monetary exchanges. Ultimately, businesses will be forced to compete with free in many industries and figure out new management and decision-making approaches as a result.
The document discusses the importance of being relevant when communicating information. It provides examples of county courthouse maps created for Arkansas counties and maps of a tornado that occurred in Dumas, Arkansas. It also discusses a project to create parcel maps for counties and receiving funds to accelerate that project during a difficult economic time. The key message is that relevance is important to effectively answer questions and ask good follow up questions.
The document discusses an event hosted by the National States Geographic Information Council on June 15-16, 2011 regarding open source mapping possibilities. It provides the address and contact information for the council. Several links are included to mapping ecosystems and resources. Open source is cited as a viable option by the Department of Defense, and that need, not predetermined solutions, should drive architectural and software choices. Contact information is given for a person named Learon Dalby.
This document discusses using geospatial technologies like satellite imagery and floodplain mapping to better understand flood risks. It also lists various geospatial companies and tools, and provides Learon Dalby's contact information for questions. The document seems to be notes from a presentation on emerging geospatial topics, opportunities, and challenges.
The document discusses mapping Arkansas' state budget by geographic location using GIS, including obtaining funding data from various state agencies, displaying the data thematically by county, city, and school district on maps, and presenting the results in binders divided by legislative district for the House and Senate to easily view budget allocations for their areas. Issues addressed include acquiring and processing the data, mapping and display methods, delivering the results on time, and ensuring clear and consistent presentation.
The Arkansas Road Centerline File was created in 2002 to provide a single, accurate source for road information in Arkansas that was maintained by local contributors and shared publicly. It took 8 years and over 75 contributors to build the 420,216 record, 1 gigabyte file, which is updated as information is provided and aims to be a globally accessed resource available through Arkansas' GeoStor website.
The document discusses Arkansas' statewide GIS data program called GeoStor. It notes that GeoStor was established in 2003 to coordinate GIS data development and distribution across state, local, and federal government agencies to reduce duplication. GeoStor currently hosts over 200 datasets that are freely accessible online through various download and web service methods. The document highlights that Arkansas GIS data is accessed globally and notes the economic and disaster response benefits of openly sharing standardized GIS data. It also discusses opportunities to improve data quality through increased sharing with other systems like OpenStreetMap.
I had the opportunity to author the first half of this presentation and provide feedback on the second half. This presentation was presented by Shelby Johnson, Arkansas Geographic Information Officer and Michael Turner, Applied Geographics to the Joint Arkansas Advanced Communications and Information Technology Legislative Committee.
This 2010 presentation discussed Arkansas' response to an 2009 ice storm and issues with visualizing state network outages. The presentation lasted 20 minutes and included discussion. Key issues focused on communication. The problem was visualizing where state network outages occurred on the state network. Additional potential uses of visualizing outages included power outages, lines cut, assessing the significance of an event like a tornado, and quick calculations of outage percentages. Contact information was provided for further information.
Is government ready to embrace what social mediaLearon Dalby
This document discusses how government can better embrace social media to communicate with the public. It notes that people, especially younger generations, increasingly use mobile apps and social networks to communicate. However, government still relies primarily on one-way communication methods like websites and email lists. The document suggests that government should communicate through multiple social channels simultaneously and be responsive to public feedback in order to better serve citizens in the modern era of technology. It provides examples of how government agencies can use social games and crowd-sourced crisis maps to engage the public and receive authoritative data.
NSGIC Intro to a Different Kind of ConferenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses Ignite sessions and opportunities for an Ignite/Un-Conference event. Ignite sessions involve 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, allowing presenters 5 minutes to share their idea. An Un-Conference allows attendees to provide topics and have discussions. The document proposes combining Ignite sessions in the morning with Un-Conference breakouts in the afternoon, which could enable more topics to be covered, deeper dives into topics, and greater interaction among attendees. Some challenges of this hybrid event include uncertainty and needing speakers, but it has potential to build a more customized conference experience. Contact information is provided for the author discussing this proposal.
Social Media For Business IntelligenceLearon Dalby
This document discusses using social media tools like Twitter for business intelligence. It provides two demonstrations of analyzing Twitter data using FME Server and Google Maps/Earth. Tweets are collected from Twitter and stored in a database. FME Server transforms the tweets and streams them to Google clients via KML. The tweets are displayed spatially based on location data and refreshed regularly. Social media can provide bidirectional information exchange between government and citizens.
FME Server is used to transform Twitter data and stream it to Google Maps and Earth via KML. The tweets are stored in a database and time stamped to allow for future analysis and replaying the event. Every 30 seconds new tweets are archived and every 10 seconds Google Earth requests updated tweets from the database, while the Google Maps view requires page refreshes to see new tweets.
How to Sign Up for Various Communication ToolsLearon Dalby
1) The presentation introduces various Google communication tools and how to set them up, including setting up a Google account, homepage, documents, and access to Google Wave.
2) It also discusses how to set up a Facebook page and connect it to NSGIC's page and how to set up a Twitter account to search for people to follow and tweet.
3) The presentation encourages exploring different communication tools and considering how to establish an online presence across multiple platforms using consistent profile details.
This presentation was provided in 2009 and is certainly temporal, given the nature of the discussion.
Presentation roughly 10 minutes as part of a panel.