This document summarizes an interview with Jack Dangermond, President of Esri, about how the ArcGIS platform is transforming government. Key points:
- ArcGIS provides a cloud-based platform for mapping, data analysis, and application development through ArcGIS Online. This has made GIS more accessible across devices and to non-experts.
- ArcGIS Online facilitates improved collaboration within and across agencies by allowing users to access and share maps, data, and applications.
- Esri has supported developers by providing tools and hosting events to promote building applications using ArcGIS APIs and geoservices. This helps organizations more broadly adopt and integrate GIS.
The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating Geographic Information Systems in Gover...GovLoop
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have used images as a means to tell stories. We have used images to educate, entertain or to build a just and moral society. Our ancient ancestors would use images to remember stories and archive information for future generations. Similar to our ancient ancestors, we use images today to convey meaning, understand complex relationships and improve communication.
The use of mapping and geospatial technology is at the heart of story telling and improved communications. As the challenges of the public sector continue to grow in complexity, efficient and effective communication tools are essential. Today, government is more interconnected than ever before, and the complexity has led to increased integration between state, local and federal officials. At all levels of government, agencies are looking for solutions to find value and improve public sector decision-making through data. http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/govloop-guide-the-mapping-revolution-incorporating-geographic-inf
CCAPS and AidData built an interactive app with the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF to map effects of aid, climate change, and conflict in Africa.
The Mapping Revolution: Incorporating Geographic Information Systems in Gover...GovLoop
Since the beginning of civilization, humans have used images as a means to tell stories. We have used images to educate, entertain or to build a just and moral society. Our ancient ancestors would use images to remember stories and archive information for future generations. Similar to our ancient ancestors, we use images today to convey meaning, understand complex relationships and improve communication.
The use of mapping and geospatial technology is at the heart of story telling and improved communications. As the challenges of the public sector continue to grow in complexity, efficient and effective communication tools are essential. Today, government is more interconnected than ever before, and the complexity has led to increased integration between state, local and federal officials. At all levels of government, agencies are looking for solutions to find value and improve public sector decision-making through data. http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/govloop-guide-the-mapping-revolution-incorporating-geographic-inf
CCAPS and AidData built an interactive app with the ArcGIS API for Microsoft Silverlight/WPF to map effects of aid, climate change, and conflict in Africa.
Tracking the Anonymous GIS User in King CountyGreg Babinski
This presentation analyzes 6 years of detailed GIS-based web mapping application user statistics within 35 King County (WA) departments and offices. It also compares King County web mapping application usage growth compared to other municipal jurisdictions accross the US.
If you took a Geography course over 20 years ago, you might recall the subject involving little more than memorizing the locations of continents, countries, cities, as well as climate and cultural facts. In that time, many universities have expanded their geography programs by entering the world of Geographic Information Systems, or GIS for short. In the beginning GIS was an obscure field of specialized hardware, software, and cryptic keyboard commands that allowed a skilled professional to query data to get answers to geographic-based inquiries. Queries, such as the quantity of forested acres within an area, were the beginning of the geographicbased analysis revolution that has since unfolded. But today’s leading geography programs are teaching students more than just the where, what, who, and why of our world, but also bring to the table an interdisciplinary approach to solving today’s local, regional, national, and global problems. Many of these programs are not limited to just universities, now involving the K-12 space, tapping into young people’s minds to unleash innovative ideas in what is now an interdisciplinary field. To maintain a competitive advantage in today’s world, leading countries, companies, and research organizations are embracing these new capabilities and the talent that is available in the marketplace.
Healthy City Community Planning and Development webinarHealthy City
This customized webinar is for individuals working in Community Planning & Development that are interested in learning new strategies and tools to create healthier living environments in our communities. Working within a social justice framework, this webinar will demonstrate useful practices for planners utilizing the HealthyCity.org website. It will focus on how to use HealthyCity.org to promote a deeper understanding of community assets, characteristics, and the physical environment in order to inform and enhance the planning process. It will also highlight successful methods to engage community members in planning efforts, particularly around sharing local knowledge about the built environment. The webinar will also feature a guest presenter from Legal Services of Northern California to share their experience and successes using data and maps for advocacy and community building.
Tracking the Anonymous GIS User in King CountyGreg Babinski
This presentation analyzes 6 years of detailed GIS-based web mapping application user statistics within 35 King County (WA) departments and offices. It also compares King County web mapping application usage growth compared to other municipal jurisdictions accross the US.
If you took a Geography course over 20 years ago, you might recall the subject involving little more than memorizing the locations of continents, countries, cities, as well as climate and cultural facts. In that time, many universities have expanded their geography programs by entering the world of Geographic Information Systems, or GIS for short. In the beginning GIS was an obscure field of specialized hardware, software, and cryptic keyboard commands that allowed a skilled professional to query data to get answers to geographic-based inquiries. Queries, such as the quantity of forested acres within an area, were the beginning of the geographicbased analysis revolution that has since unfolded. But today’s leading geography programs are teaching students more than just the where, what, who, and why of our world, but also bring to the table an interdisciplinary approach to solving today’s local, regional, national, and global problems. Many of these programs are not limited to just universities, now involving the K-12 space, tapping into young people’s minds to unleash innovative ideas in what is now an interdisciplinary field. To maintain a competitive advantage in today’s world, leading countries, companies, and research organizations are embracing these new capabilities and the talent that is available in the marketplace.
Healthy City Community Planning and Development webinarHealthy City
This customized webinar is for individuals working in Community Planning & Development that are interested in learning new strategies and tools to create healthier living environments in our communities. Working within a social justice framework, this webinar will demonstrate useful practices for planners utilizing the HealthyCity.org website. It will focus on how to use HealthyCity.org to promote a deeper understanding of community assets, characteristics, and the physical environment in order to inform and enhance the planning process. It will also highlight successful methods to engage community members in planning efforts, particularly around sharing local knowledge about the built environment. The webinar will also feature a guest presenter from Legal Services of Northern California to share their experience and successes using data and maps for advocacy and community building.
ArcGIS Online subscriptions allow organizations to leverage a secured, cloud-based geospatial content management system for their web and mobile mapping apps.
React’s suitability to develop Geospatial solutions.pdfMindfire LLC
Application development is a critical necessity for many firms that seek to create unique user experiences. This can range from a simple interface that provides relatively specialized access to data, such as data monetization, to a more comprehensive solution that supports complicated business decisions, such as site selection. According to 182 Pages Report, the worldwide geospatial solutions market is expected to reach USD 502.6 billion by 2024, up from USD 239.1 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 13.2 percent over the forecast period. In this article, we will discuss the significance of react in geospatial solutions.
Next Gen: Critical Conversations Slide DeckGovLoop
How many times have you run into conflict with a colleague? In a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor? Working as a team with your peers? Or even publicly questioned? No matter what we do, there are going to be moments of discontent.
There are really only three ways to deal with a difficult conversation — deal with it well, face it head–on and fail, or avoid it altogether. But there is no need to run away from conflict, it’s time to learn how to deal with it well.
Join this on-demand training to enhance your conflict management skills. We will discuss:
How to handle difficult conversations and conflict.
Tips to better communicate with peers, subordinates and supervisors.
Ways to gain confidence and overcoming a defensive nature.
Once you’ve grasped new conflict management skills, you’ll be on your way to resolving issues and increasing productivity.
Speakers:
Steve Ressler, Founder and CEO, GovLoop
Nate Mercer, HR Specialist – Development, Employee Services|The Learning Center, OPM
Building Powerful Outreach - Executive Research BriefGovLoop
You’ve done the research. You’ve gotten leadership buy-in. Your government program is set to start helping people. But if nobody knows about it, your program will never make a difference. It’s like if a public health department had prepared thousands of flu shots, but no patients showed up to get them. In this brief, we will tell you how to empower your outreach.
NoSQL is not only SQL, so it’s structured and unstructured data AND much of it is very important data, data that requires enterprise-grade features. I’m referring to all the features of Relational databases that large enterprises expect
In today's fast paced and digital world, many in government are looking to the cloud as a means to transform their agency. The cloud allows us to easily collaborate, share resources, receive on demand computing power, and change the way we deliver services to citizens. With the cloud, this all can be done faster and more efficiently than ever before.
Build Better Virtual Events & Training for your AgencyGovLoop
Build Better Virtual Events and Training for Your Agency
Meet In-Person to Learn How to Thrive Online
Conferences are being canceled, and training budgets have been trimmed, but government personnel still need to learn the latest developments in their areas of expertise. That's the crux of the problem facing agency leaders and human resources professionals that want to sustain a top-notch government workforce. Moving in-person events and training to an online forum is one solution, but it's not always easy to do it well.
A successful virtual training program has 3 key ingredients:
An interactive technology platform
Just-in-time, relevant content
Active facilitation by a skilled moderator
Guide to Managing the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Application Proce...GovLoop
If you plan to apply for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to make the Class of 2014, this guide is your core resource. We interviewed dozens of current and former PMFs, career advisors and agency PMF coordinators to provide both information and insight to help you navigate the process.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Neuro-symbolic is not enough, we need neuro-*semantic*Frank van Harmelen
Neuro-symbolic (NeSy) AI is on the rise. However, simply machine learning on just any symbolic structure is not sufficient to really harvest the gains of NeSy. These will only be gained when the symbolic structures have an actual semantics. I give an operational definition of semantics as “predictable inference”.
All of this illustrated with link prediction over knowledge graphs, but the argument is general.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
2. D e veloping
“GIS is changing the conversation, allowing the integration
N ew all the factors that should be addressed on a particular
of and
Aff or d abl e
decision.”
Jack Dangermond, Esri President
Oppor tuniti es
for the Mobile
Workforce in a
Secure
Environment
1 Esri Industry Perspective www.esri.com
3. ArcGIS Platform
as a
In this report, Jack Dangermond, Esri President, highlights how ArcGIS is transforming
the public sector, and what the future holds for geographic information systems (GIS).
Throughout history, and continu- geography continues to evolve, ArcGIS Online, Esri has created
ing today, the field of geography cartography has always served a platform that provides the op-
has led to a deeper awareness as medium to tell compelling portunity for both online map-
of our surroundings, providing stories. Geographic informa- ping, and enterprise geospatial
a visual representation of the tion systems (GIS) has not only content management, reimagin-
synergistic relationship we share revolutionized cartography and ing the way the public sector an-
with the Earth. In the ancient geography, but has led to new alyzes data to improve decision-
world, Greek cartographers cre- insights and findings in nearly ev- making.
ated maps that attempted to ery field of study. As society be-
link the physical world with the comes increasingly complex and Through ArcGIS, Esri has cre-
heavens. Maps allowed Ferdinand dependent on data analysis, GIS ated a geographic platform that
Magellan, Christopher Colum- now provides a solution to syn- extends GIS applications beyond
bus, and Marco Polo to navigate thesize complex and multivariate traditional GIS users. To improve
our oceans. Nearly 315 years af- data visually through maps. With collaboration efforts, organiza-
ter Columbus set sail, President GIS, organizations can find new tions are using Esri’s ArcGIS
Thomas Jefferson commissioned efficiencies, improve collabora- platform across their agencies.
explorers Meriwether Lewis and tion, and identify new insights Further, the emerging trend of
William Clark to explore the that would otherwise remain un- real-time location analytics has
American frontier, creating hun- known without spatial analysis. extended the adoption of GIS
dreds of maps depicting the land technology. This report will high-
west of the Mississippi. Today, In this report, Jack Dangermond, light ArcGIS for three GIS user
geography continues to provide Esri President, provides an over- communities, organizations, de-
an increasing awareness of our view of Esri’s GIS platform, Arc- velopers and location analytics.
surroundings, and has evolved far GIS. Dangermond provides in-
past the rudimentary tools used sights on how GIS continues to Dangermond’s interview reaf-
by Lewis and Clark. evolve, and how through emerg- firms that geography is a science,
ing technology, such as the cloud, and through a better understand-
Clearly, geography has played mobile, and location analytics, ing of geography, we can gather
an essential role in increasing GIS technology is transforming a stronger understanding of our
awareness and knowledge of the public sector. With the re- world and our communities.
our world. Although the field of lease of the cloud-based service,
www.esri.com ArcGIS as a Platform 2
4. How the ArcGIS Platform is accessible on mobile devices, tablets and on desk-
Transforming Government tops. ArcGIS features include:
ArcGIS provides a structured environment for An easy and ready to use service that includes:
map making and allows organizations to compile self-service mapping, applications across all
geographic information to share and visualize spa- devices and browsers, and geoprocessing
tial data. Dangermond notes that ArcGIS Online
is distinctly different than traditional GIS desktop/ Improved features for developers
server tools. Since ArcGIS Online is built with a
cloud and device architecture, GIS professionals Hosting and sharing applications and content
can easily manage their organizations’ geospatial
content using cloud based mapping tools and infra- Cloud infrastructure that creates a dynamic
structure. With the use of the cloud, agencies can and scalable GIS infrastructure
quickly collaborate, share maps, and bring data to
life with mapping. As Dangermond states, “What Built on open standards
we see happening is a huge technology shift, the
cloud is creating a new modality for the usage of Supports real-time data server networks and
GIS information.” all geospatial data types
In the latest release of ArcGIS Online, users can ac- Simple access through a Software as a
cess geospatial functions on any device, anywhere Service (SaaS) model
and at any time. Also, ArcGIS Online includes a li-
brary of map applications and templates for users Integration with business intelligence (BI)
to share and create customized maps, which are all tools
“ The new ArcGIS platform
strategy will change the way
that organizations collaborate
and work together.
“
- Jack Dangermond
3 Esri Industry Perspective www.esri.com
5. ArcGIS for Organizations
As the public sector is tasked to increase col-
laboration efforts, ArcGIS Online is transforming
collaboration practices within agencies. Through
ArcGIS, users can access thousands of maps and
resources made by the GIS community as well as
data sets, maps, applications and tools to improve
their GIS initiatives. By creating a common GIS
environment, agencies can improve collaboration
practices through spatial data and fully leverage
GIS investments agencies have made. Dangermond This US government data portal leverages
explains, “The creation of new web apps that are ArcGIS Online: www.geoplatform.gov
associated with the cloud supports very simple
mapping and very simple use of geographic data
in such a way that many more people are learning GIS users. Dangermond notes, “We are opening
how to make maps, on top of the base maps and up ArcGIS Online with a series of development
infrastructure maps that our traditional users are code and documentation, to allow everyone from
making.” simple startups to enterprise developers to have
access to online maps and geo-services.” Esri has
With ArcGIS, Esri has led the charge in how GIS provided the development community with a ro-
can be leveraged by organizations. ArcGIS now bust set of tools and services to facilitate increased
provides organizations the ability to more broadly adoption and support of the developer community.
adopt GIS, and integrate with the cloud, mobile,
and other web applications. “Traditional GIS users In support of developers and the start-up commu-
work through the traditional desktop and user ex- nity, Esri has opened offices in startup hotbed cities
perience; with ArcGIS Online, we want to share such as San Francisco and Santa Monica, California.
maps with everybody,” states Dangermond. Dangermond mentioned that Esri hosts meet-ups
and events to help promote and engage the GIS
As the cloud has facilitated increased adoption developer community. Through these kinds of in-
of ArcGIS Online, the types of GIS users have teractions, Esri can educate developers on how to
evolved. ArcGIS Online benefits many different best leverage ArcGIS tools to build applications,
kinds of users, and in order for GIS to continue services, and support revenue growth.
to evolve, GIS experts must still exist within the
agency to serve as an authoritative source for GIS Through ArcGIS, Esri has provided developers
initiatives, manage GIS infrastructure and perform with access to a suite of ArcGIS Runtime Software
the science backbone for GIS. Developer Kits (SDKs), which can be used to cre-
ate custom GIS business applications for mobile
devices and tablets. These applications can run on
ArcGIS for Developers
any operating system and be deployed in the Apple
App Store, or the Android and Microsoft Market-
Developers can use ArcGIS to assist in developing
place.
applications, and extend the tools for GIS and non-
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6. Further, in addition to SDKs, developers have ac- connect business intelligence platforms to GIS, to
cess to ArcGIS APIs to aid in development. ArcGIS develop geographic analysis of the rich and com-
Runtime allows developers to create applications plex analytical BI data organizations collect.
for desktop and cloud users with small runtimes
and lightweight deployment features. For organizations, BI and GIS integration is a
promising development. By mapping BI informa-
ArcGIS for Location Analytics tion, agencies can unlock new insights that would
traditionally not be known or understood. The
An emerging trend in the geospatial community is ArcGIS platform easily integrates with BI informa-
the use of location analytics and integration with tion. Dangermond states, “Our partners are really
business intelligence (BI), enterprise resource plan- excited because in a non-disruptive way, all of a
ning (ERP) and customer relationship management sudden fantastic maps can be made from BI infor-
(CRM) software. Traditionally, BI, ERP, and CRM mation.”
analytics have not been defined spatially, either be-
cause the data could not be accessed within the Mapping the Future of GIS
organization, or the need to spatially portray data
had not been expressed. Today, GIS continues to evolve and mapping is
redefining the way we interact with our sur-
Organizations typically use BI to make charts, roundings. The public sector is facing increasingly
graphs, and tables, but have yet to leverage the complex challenges that require sophisticated sta-
power of spatial data. With ArcGIS, paired with an tistical analysis tools to understand, manage, and
organization’s BI, ERP, and CRM data, organizations visualize data.
can identify new insights and find new relationships
to improve business workflows, operations, and Yet, today is unlike any other time in history, as
improve how services are delivered to customers. Dangermond explains, “The difference today is
ArcGIS and location analytics seeks to support and that now you can register maps and services in the
“ What I am excited about is that
GIS is giving insights, and
particularly spatial statistical
insights, so that a policy might be
changed.
-Jack Dangermond
“
5 Esri Industry Perspective www.esri.com
7. ArcGIS cloud and discover maps and mash them lytics would shape the future of GIS. This may in-
up to discover relationships in seconds. You don’t volve spatially representing real time traffic, real
have to do all the data collection yourself, you are time transactional data, or real time environmental
actually leveraging the data that is already digitized monitoring, which will have an impact on public
by each of the federal, state or local agencies.” sector policy making.
As Dangermond asserts, ArcGIS capitalizes on GIS is certainly in a transition phase, and through
the wisdom of the crowds, and allows GIS users the ArcGIS platform, the public sector can lever-
to connect with the passionate GIS community age cloud technology, big data, and mobility to
to share public sector resources and information. transform how government operates. ArcGIS as
“This platform opens the way for simple crowd- a platform has improved GIS for advanced users,
sourcing of observational data; people are begin- and made GIS more accessible for new users. Esri
ning to share their observations, so every citizen has truly created a geographic platform through
or field worker becomes a sensor on a map, and ArcGIS, providing the GIS community the platform
that real time information goes back into web to share resources and knowledge, expanding GIS
maps, which can be combined with other layers applications and transforming the public sector.
of data.”
When asked what the next phase of GIS will be,
Dangermond responded that real-time data ana-
About Esri About GovLoop
When Esri was founded in 1969, we realized even GovLoop’s mission is to “connect government to
then that geographic information system (GIS) tech- improve government.” We aim to inspire public
nology could make a difference in society. Working sector professionals by serving as the knowledge
with others who shared this passion, we were en- network for government. GovLoop connects more
couraged by the vast possibilities of GIS. than 65,000 members, fostering cross-government
collaboration, solving common problems and ad-
Today, our confidence in GIS is built on the belief vancing government careers. GovLoop is headquar-
that geography matters - it connects our many cul- tered in Washington D.C with a team of dedicated
tures and societies and influences our way of life. professionals who share a commitment to connect
GIS leverages geographic insight to ensure better and improve government.
communication and collaboration.
For more information about this report, please
Explore our website to discover how our custom- reach out to Pat Fiorenza, Senior Research Analyst,
ers have obtained the geographic advantage by us- GovLoop, at pat@govloop.com, or follow him on
ing Esri software to address social, economic, busi- twitter: @pjfiorenza.
ness, and environmental concerns at local, regional,
national, and global scales. We hope you will be in-
spired to join the Esri community in using GIS to
create a better world.
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