When the City annexes an area a multitude of maps and data need to be updated accordingly. We'll cover how we've used FME to automate the bulk of our annexation related map and data production.
Below is our production schedule. This is a list that we created consisting of the tasks that needed to be completed. It also includes information such as when we began the task, when we finished it, and what resources were required to complete it.
Above is our production schedule. This is a list that we created consisting of the tasks that needed to be completed. It also includes information such as when we began the task, when we finished it, and what resources were required to complete it.
Below is our production schedule. This is a list that we created consisting of the tasks that needed to be completed. It also includes information such as when we began the task, when we finished it, and what resources were required to complete it.
Above is our production schedule. This is a list that we created consisting of the tasks that needed to be completed. It also includes information such as when we began the task, when we finished it, and what resources were required to complete it.
Anti age your eyes - beauty expert's tricks for younger looking eyesuSkinCare
Your eyes are the windows to, well, your age. In fact, studies have shown that when strangers are asked to judge how old a person is, the eye area is one of the biggest influences. To help your eyes look brighter and more youthful (and like you've actually gotten enough sleep for once), follow these makeup tips, product suggestions, and at-home beauty remedies.
VALORIZACIÓN PRIORIZADA POR ATENCIÓN ESPECIALIZADA: Se muestra una forma simple de solicitar el pago de este beneficio al personal de salud bajo el D. Leg. 1153 (AUTOR: JOSÉ MARÍA PACORI CARI)
Using FME for Utility Asset Management Data Integrity & MigrationSafe Software
Georgetown Utility Systems is a community owned public utility in Georgetown, Texas. Georgetown Utility Systems provides Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Transportation, Conservation & Environmental, and Electric Utility Service for the City of Georgetown and adjacent areas. The GIS/Asset Management team at Georgetown Utility Systems leverages FME to ensure that the recently implemented Enterprise Asset Management System data is correctly maintained and that the scripts/workflows to synchronize assets are functioning properly. The team is using FME to package asset data for future asset integration and owning spatial master data management for Georgetown Utility Systems.
PRESENTACIÓN ANUAL DE PLIEGO DE RECLAMOS - LEY 30057: Existe una interpretación que consideramos incorrecta, sobre que el pliego de reclamos en la Ley 30057 se presenta cada dos (2) años, teniendo en cuenta que el convenio colectivo tiene una vigencia de dos (2) años, explicamos por qué razón consideramos esta interpretación incorrecta (AUTOR JOSÉ MARÍA PACORI CARI)
FME for Smallworld to Esri Water Data Model - Migration and ConsolidationTensing
Presentation of FME specialist Itay Bar-on during the FME International User Conference 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. The presentation is about the role of FME in a big migration process from Smallworld to the Esri Water Data Model at two major water companies in the Netherlands. The migration involved the critical migration of data from different databases.
GlobusWorld 2021: Arecibo Observatory Data MovementGlobus
The story of how Globus helped move petabytes of data from the Arecibo Observatory to TACC, and thereby save 50+ years of data for posterity and future research. Presented at the GlobusWorld 2021 conference by George Robb III.
Anti age your eyes - beauty expert's tricks for younger looking eyesuSkinCare
Your eyes are the windows to, well, your age. In fact, studies have shown that when strangers are asked to judge how old a person is, the eye area is one of the biggest influences. To help your eyes look brighter and more youthful (and like you've actually gotten enough sleep for once), follow these makeup tips, product suggestions, and at-home beauty remedies.
VALORIZACIÓN PRIORIZADA POR ATENCIÓN ESPECIALIZADA: Se muestra una forma simple de solicitar el pago de este beneficio al personal de salud bajo el D. Leg. 1153 (AUTOR: JOSÉ MARÍA PACORI CARI)
Using FME for Utility Asset Management Data Integrity & MigrationSafe Software
Georgetown Utility Systems is a community owned public utility in Georgetown, Texas. Georgetown Utility Systems provides Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Transportation, Conservation & Environmental, and Electric Utility Service for the City of Georgetown and adjacent areas. The GIS/Asset Management team at Georgetown Utility Systems leverages FME to ensure that the recently implemented Enterprise Asset Management System data is correctly maintained and that the scripts/workflows to synchronize assets are functioning properly. The team is using FME to package asset data for future asset integration and owning spatial master data management for Georgetown Utility Systems.
PRESENTACIÓN ANUAL DE PLIEGO DE RECLAMOS - LEY 30057: Existe una interpretación que consideramos incorrecta, sobre que el pliego de reclamos en la Ley 30057 se presenta cada dos (2) años, teniendo en cuenta que el convenio colectivo tiene una vigencia de dos (2) años, explicamos por qué razón consideramos esta interpretación incorrecta (AUTOR JOSÉ MARÍA PACORI CARI)
FME for Smallworld to Esri Water Data Model - Migration and ConsolidationTensing
Presentation of FME specialist Itay Bar-on during the FME International User Conference 2017 in Vancouver, Canada. The presentation is about the role of FME in a big migration process from Smallworld to the Esri Water Data Model at two major water companies in the Netherlands. The migration involved the critical migration of data from different databases.
GlobusWorld 2021: Arecibo Observatory Data MovementGlobus
The story of how Globus helped move petabytes of data from the Arecibo Observatory to TACC, and thereby save 50+ years of data for posterity and future research. Presented at the GlobusWorld 2021 conference by George Robb III.
After emerging from the resources wilderness thanks to its world-class geology and industry-friendly government policies, South Australia is now a leader in Australian mining and hydrocarbon developments over the last decade.
In little more than a decade the State has gone from four operating mines to more than 20 and is rated Australia’s second most popular exploration destination.
With a comprehensive review of the Mining Act under way, the State’s attractiveness as a place for resources and energy investment is expected to be strengthened.
South Australia is now a leader in the exploration for next generation energy sources with companies such as Santos and BP leading the charge, while initiatives such as the Government’s Copper Strategy – designed to treble annual copper production to 1 mtpa – is set to establish the State as one of the world’s premier producers of the red metal.
In the energy space, uranium and nuclear energy is another area of keen interest, with the South Australian Government initiating a Royal Commission into Participation in the Nuclear Fuel Cycle in 2016.
The State has become synonymous with innovation, cutting-edge development and a remarkable rate of discovery. From uranium prospects, to geothermal energy and the buoyant hydrocarbons sector, South Australia is now a leader in the exploration for next generation energy sources.
With full support from the Department of State Development, the South Australian Resources and Energy Investment Conference will continue to showcase this burgeoning sector in 2017. From copper plays in the Gawler Craton, to iron ore and graphite developments on the Eyre Peninsula and the emergence of the State as a new hydrocarbon frontier, South Australia’s resources potential is at last being fully recognised.
The conference will feature the success stories and emerging players in the State from both minerals and oil and gas and will also tackle thorny industry issues such as infrastructure, corporate social responsibility and the future of the Woomera Prohibited Area.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
The Zero-ETL Approach: Enhancing Data Agility and InsightSafe Software
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, Zero-ETL is an approach that is reshaping how businesses handle and integrate their data. This webinar explores Zero-ETL, a paradigm shift from the traditional Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process, offering a more streamlined, efficient, and real-time data integration method.
We will begin with an introduction to the concept of Zero-ETL, including how it allows direct access to data in its native environment and real-time data transformation, providing up-to-date information with significantly reduced data redundancy.
Next, we'll take you through several demonstrations showing how Zero-ETL can deliver real-time data and enable the free movement of data between systems. We will also discuss the various tools that support all aspects of Zero-ETL, providing attendees with an understanding of how they can adopt this innovative approach in their organizations.
Lastly, the session will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing participants to gain deeper insights into how Zero-ETL can be tailored to their specific business needs and how they can get started today.
Join us to discover how Zero-ETL can elevate your organization's data strategy.
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMESafe Software
Following the popularity of “Cloud Revolution: Exploring the New Wave of Serverless Spatial Data,” we’re thrilled to announce this much-anticipated encore webinar.
In this sequel, we’ll dive deeper into the Cloud-Native realm by uncovering practical applications and FME support for these new formats, including COGs, COPC, FlatGeoBuf, GeoParquet, STAC, and ZARR.
Building on the foundation laid by industry leaders Michelle Roby of Radiant Earth and Chris Holmes of Planet in the first webinar, this second part offers an in-depth look at the real-world application and behind-the-scenes dynamics of these cutting-edge formats. We will spotlight specific use-cases and workflows, showcasing their efficiency and relevance in practical scenarios.
Discover the vast possibilities each format holds, highlighted through detailed discussions and demonstrations. Our expert speakers will dissect the key aspects and provide critical takeaways for effective use, ensuring attendees leave with a thorough understanding of how to apply these formats in their own projects.
Elevate your understanding of how FME supports these cutting-edge technologies, enhancing your ability to manage, share, and analyze spatial data. Whether you’re building on knowledge from our initial session or are new to the serverless spatial data landscape, this webinar is your gateway to mastering cloud-native formats in your workflows.
Cloud Frontiers: A Deep Dive into Serverless Spatial Data and FMESafe Software
Following the popularity of "Cloud Revolution: Exploring the New Wave of Serverless Spatial Data," we're thrilled to announce this much-anticipated encore webinar.
In this sequel, we'll dive deeper into the Cloud-Native realm by uncovering practical applications and FME support for these new formats, including COGs, COPC, FlatGeoBuf, GeoParquet, STAC, and ZARR.
Building on the foundation laid by industry leaders Michelle Roby of Radiant Earth and Chris Holmes of Planet in the first webinar, this second part offers an in-depth look at the real-world application and behind-the-scenes dynamics of these cutting-edge formats. We will spotlight specific use-cases and workflows, showcasing their efficiency and relevance in practical scenarios.
Discover the vast possibilities each format holds, highlighted through detailed discussions and demonstrations. Our expert speakers will dissect the key aspects and provide critical takeaways for effective use, ensuring attendees leave with a thorough understanding of how to apply these formats in their own projects.
Elevate your understanding of how FME supports these cutting-edge technologies, enhancing your ability to manage, share, and analyze spatial data. Whether you're building on knowledge from our initial session or are new to the serverless spatial data landscape, this webinar is your gateway to mastering cloud-native formats in your workflows.
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time AutomationSafe Software
Imagine a world where information flows as swiftly as thought itself, making decision-making as fluid as the data driving it. Every moment is critical, and the right tools can significantly boost your organization’s performance. The power of real-time data automation through FME can turn this vision into reality.
Aimed at professionals eager to leverage real-time data for enhanced decision-making and efficiency, this webinar will cover the essentials of real-time data and its significance. We’ll explore:
FME’s role in real-time event processing, from data intake and analysis to transformation and reporting
An overview of leveraging streams vs. automations
FME’s impact across various industries highlighted by real-life case studies
Live demonstrations on setting up FME workflows for real-time data
Practical advice on getting started, best practices, and tips for effective implementation
Join us to enhance your skills in real-time data automation with FME, and take your operational capabilities to the next level.
From Event to Action: Accelerate Your Decision Making with Real-Time AutomationSafe Software
Imagine a world where information flows as swiftly as thought itself, making decision-making as fluid as the data driving it. Every moment is critical, and the right tools can significantly boost your organization's performance. The power of real-time data automation through FME can turn this vision into reality.
Aimed at professionals eager to leverage real-time data for enhanced decision-making and efficiency, this webinar will cover the essentials of real-time data and its significance. We'll explore:
FME's role in real-time event processing, from data intake and analysis to transformation and reporting
An overview of leveraging streams vs. automations
FME's impact across various industries highlighted by real-life case studies
Live demonstrations on setting up FME workflows for real-time data
Practical advice on getting started, best practices, and tips for effective implementation
Join us to enhance your skills in real-time data automation with FME, and take your operational capabilities to the next level.
Beyond Boundaries: Leveraging No-Code Solutions for Industry InnovationSafe Software
Hiring and retaining software development talent is next to impossible for AEC firms and other industries alike.
Join us and guest speakers from HOK, a leader in the AEC industry, as they share their success in navigating the tight talent market through the use of no-code solutions and FME.
Discover how HOK approached the process of building a custom tool to automate the creation of projects and user management for Trimble Connect and ProjectSight.
Using a mix of traditional and no-code in FME, our guest speakers will reveal how the team bridged the resource gap and used the available talent pool, producing the mission-critical web app “Trajectory”.
They will also dive into details, illustrating first-hand how JSON data was used as a “glue” between two development groups.
Learn how embracing FME as a no-code solution can unlock potential within your teams, foster collaboration, and drive efficiency.
Powering Real-Time Decisions with Continuous Data StreamsSafe Software
In an era where making swift, data-driven decisions can set industry leaders apart, understanding the world of data streaming and stream processing is crucial. During this webinar, we'll explore:
Stream Processing Overview: Dive into what stream processing entails and the value it brings organizations.
Stream vs. Batch Processing: Learn the key differences and benefits of stream processing compared to traditional batch processing, highlighting the efficiency of real-time data handling.
Mastering Data Volumes: Discover strategies for effectively managing both high and low volume data streams, ensuring optimal performance.
Boosting Operational Excellence: Explore how adopting data streaming can enhance your organization's operational workflows and productivity.
Spatial Data's Role in Streams: Understand the importance of spatial data in stream processing for more informed decision-making.
Interactive Demos: Watch practical demos, from dynamic geofencing to group-based processing.
Plus, we’ll show you how you can do it without coding! Register now to take the first step towards more informed, timely, and precise decision-making for your organization.
The Critical Role of Spatial Data in Today's Data EcosystemSafe Software
In today's data-driven landscape, integrating spatial data is becoming increasingly crucial for organizations aiming to harness the full potential of their data. Spatial data offers unique insights based on location, making it a fundamental component for addressing various challenges across different sectors, including urban planning, environmental sustainability, public health, and logistics.
Our webinar delves into the indispensable role of spatial data in data management and analysis. We'll showcase how omitting spatial data from your data strategy not only weakens your data infrastructure, but also limits the depth of your insights. Through real-world case studies, we'll highlight the transformative impact of spatial data, demonstrating its ability to uncover complex patterns, trends, and relationships.
Join us for this introductory-level webinar as we explore the critical importance of spatial data integration in driving strategic decision-making processes. By the end of the webinar, you'll gain a renewed perspective on how spatial data is essential for confronting and overcoming challenges across various domains.
Cloud Revolution: Exploring the New Wave of Serverless Spatial DataSafe Software
Once in a while, there really is something new under the sun. The rise of cloud-hosted data has fueled innovation in spatial data storage, enabling a brand new serverless architectural approach to spatial data sharing. Join us in our upcoming webinar to learn all about these new ways to organize your data, and leverage data shared by others. Explore the potential of Cloud Native Geospatial Formats in your workflows with FME, as we introduce five new formats: COGs, COPC, FlatGeoBuf, GeoParquet, STAC and ZARR.
Learn from industry experts Michelle Roby from Radiant Earth and Chris Holmes from Planet about these cloud-native geospatial data formats and how they can make data easier to manage, share, and analyze. To get us started, they’ll explain the goals of the Cloud-Native Geospatial Foundation and provide overviews of cloud-native technologies including the Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF (COG), SpatioTemporal Asset Catalogs (STAC), and GeoParquet.
Following this, our seasoned FME team will guide you through practical demonstrations, showcasing how to leverage each format to its fullest potential. Learn strategic approaches for seamless integration and transition, along with valuable tips to enhance performance using these formats in FME.
Discover how these formats are reshaping geospatial data handling and how you can seamlessly integrate them into your FME workflows and harness the explosion of cloud-hosted data.
Igniting Next Level Productivity with AI-Infused Data Integration WorkflowsSafe Software
Learn where FME meets AI in this upcoming webinar to offer you incredible time savings. This webinar is tailored to ignite imaginations and offer solutions to your data integration challenges. As the new digital era sets sail on the winds of AI, the tangibility of its integration in our daily schema is unfolding.
Segment 1, titled “AI: The Good, the Bad and the FME” by Darren Fergus of Locus, navigates through the realms of AI, scrutinizing its pervasive impact while underscoring the symbiotic potential of FME and AI. Join in an engaging demonstration as FME and ChatGPT collaboratively orchestrate a PowerPoint narrative, epitomizing the alliance of AI with human ingenuity.
In Segment 2, “Integrating GeoAI Models in FME” by Dennis Wilhelm and Dr. Christopher Britsch of con terra GmbH, the spotlight veers towards operationalizing AI in our daily tasks through FME. A practical approach to embedding GeoAI Models into FME Workspaces is unveiled, showcasing the ease of incorporating AI-driven methodologies into your FME workflows, skyrocketing productivity levels.
To follow, Segment 3, "Unleash generative AI on your terms!" by Oliver Morris of Avineon-Tensing. While the prospects of Generative AI are thrilling, security and IT reservations, especially with 'phone home' tools, are genuine concerns. However, with open-source tools, you can locally harness large language models. In this demo, we'll unravel the magic of local AI deployment and its seamless integration into an FME workspace.
Bonus! Dmitri will join us for a fourth segment to tie us off, showcasing what he has been up to this week, including using OpenAI API for texturing in FME, amoung other projects.
Join us to explore the synergy of FME and AI: opening portals to a realm of revolutionized productivity and enriched user experiences.
The Zero-ETL Approach: Enhancing Data Agility and InsightSafe Software
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, Zero-ETL is an approach that is reshaping how businesses handle and integrate their data. This webinar explores Zero-ETL, a paradigm shift from the traditional Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) process, offering a more streamlined, efficient, and real-time data integration method.
We will begin with an introduction to the concept of Zero-ETL, including how it allows direct access to data in its native environment and real-time data transformation, providing up-to-date information with significantly reduced data redundancy.
Next, we'll take you through several demonstrations showing how Zero-ETL can deliver real-time data and enable the free movement of data between systems. We will also discuss the various tools that support all aspects of Zero-ETL, providing attendees with an understanding of how they can adopt this innovative approach in their organizations.
Lastly, the session will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment, allowing participants to gain deeper insights into how Zero-ETL can be tailored to their specific business needs and how they can get started today.
Join us to discover how Zero-ETL can elevate your organization's data strategy.
Mastering MicroStation DGN: How to Integrate CAD and GISSafe Software
Dive deep into the world of CAD-GIS integration with our expert-led webinar. Discover how to seamlessly transfer data between Bentley MicroStation and leading GIS platforms, such as Esri ArcGIS. This session goes beyond mere CAD/GIS conversion, showcasing techniques to precisely transform MicroStation elements including cells, text, lines, and symbology. We’ll walk you through tags versus item types, and understanding how to leverage both. You’ll also learn how to reproject to any coordinate system. Finally, explore cutting-edge automated methods for managing database links, and delve into innovative strategies for enabling self-serve data collection and validation services.
Join us to overcome the common hurdles in CAD and GIS integration and enhance the efficiency of your workflows. This session is perfect for professionals, both new to FME and seasoned users, seeking to streamline their processes and leverage the full potential of their CAD and GIS systems.
Geospatial Synergy: Amplifying Efficiency with FME & EsriSafe Software
Dive deep into the world of geospatial data management and transformation in our upcoming webinar focusing on the powerful integration of FME and Esri technologies. This insightful session comprises two compelling segments aimed at enhancing your geospatial workflows, while minimizing operational hurdles.
In the first segment, guest speaker Jan Roggisch from Locus unveils how Auckland Council triumphed over the challenges of handling large, frequent data updates on ArcGIS Online using FME. Discover the journey from manual data handling to an automated, streamlined process that reduced server downtime from minutes to seconds: setting a new standard for local government organizations.
The second segment, led by James Botterill from 1Spatial, unveils the magic of incorporating ArcPy into your FME workflows. Delve into real-world scenarios where ArcGIS geoprocessing is harmoniously orchestrated within FME using the PythonCaller. Gain insights into raster-vector data conversion, spatial analysis, and a host of practical tips and tricks that empower you to leverage the combined capabilities of FME and Esri for efficient data manipulation and conversion.
Join us to explore the remarkable possibilities that open up when FME and Esri technologies converge – enhancing your ability to manage and transform geospatial data with unprecedented efficiency.
Introducing the New FME Community Webinar - Feb 21, 2024 (2).pdfSafe Software
Join us at Safe Software as we unveil the exciting new FME Community platform.
Picture yourself entering a vibrant, interconnected world, where every click brings you closer to a fellow FME enthusiast, a new idea, or a solution that could revolutionize your workflow.
Since its inception, the FME Community has been a dynamic hub for knowledge sharing, where thousands of users converge to exchange insights, engage in stimulating discussions, and collaboratively solve challenges. Now, envision this community reimagined - retaining the features you know and love, but infused with new, cutting-edge functionalities designed to make your experience even more enriching and effortless. The Community is also planned to soon act as a central hub for all FME community acticity across the web.
This webinar is your personal tour through this enhanced FME Community landscape. Whether you're an experienced user familiar with every nook and cranny of the old platform, or you're setting foot in this community for the first time, our webinar will ensure you navigate the new terrain with ease and confidence. Discover how to maximize your engagement, tap into the wealth of resources available, and contribute to the growing tapestry of FME innovation.
Join us in celebrating the future of FME collaboration, where your next breakthrough idea, insightful article, or spirited discussion awaits. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the evolution of the FME Community!
Breaking Barriers & Leveraging the Latest Developments in AI TechnologySafe Software
Explore how to best leverage the latest of AI technology in our upcoming webinar, where we delve into advancements and trends in the field since our previous AI webinars in 2023. Join us for a session filled with fresh insights and practical knowledge. We're stitching together the final threads of this presentation as we speak, keeping pace with AI's breakneck speed. Expect a session brimming with the freshest insights, releases and breakthroughs in AI – right up to the minute! A spotlight of this session is set to include Dmitri Bagh’s exploration of innovative AI integrations with FME, ranging from generating 3D features for augmented reality using Dall-E, to enhancing urban planning with orthoimagery completion, and showcasing the power of AI in workspace analysis and geoart creation.
Whether you're new to AI or an experienced practitioner, this webinar is tailored to keep you at the forefront of AI innovation. Get ready for a session that is as informative as it is inspiring, equipping you with the tools to excel in the dynamic world of artificial intelligence.
Best Practices to Navigating Data and Application Integration for the Enterpr...Safe Software
Navigating the complexities of managing vast enterprise data across multiple systems can be challenging. This webinar is your guide to navigating and simplifying enterprise integration.
As a technology leader, you may grapple with legacy systems, shadow IT, and budget constraints. Data and personnel silos often impede technological progress. FME champions integrating superior business systems to bolster your organization's digital strength – efficiently and affordably, using your current team and accessible services.
Join us and partner guest speakers from Seamless in an engaging session exploring the essential roles of data and systems in modern enterprises. We'll provide insights on achieving high-quality data management, establishing strong governance, and enabling teams to manage their data effectively. Delve into strategies for ensuring high-quality data and building robust governance structures, with tips and tricks along the way.
This webinar features real-life case studies demonstrating success in diverse industries. Learn cutting-edge strategies for data governance and system integration. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and best practices for transforming your data governance and system integration processes.
Cloud Revolution: Exploring the New Wave of Serverless Spatial DataSafe Software
Once in a while, there really is something new under the sun. The rise of cloud-hosted data has fueled innovation in spatial data storage, enabling a brand new serverless architectural approach to spatial data sharing. Join us in our upcoming webinar to learn all about these new ways to organize your data, and leverage data shared by others. Explore the potential of Cloud Native Geospatial Formats in your workflows with FME, as we introduce five new formats: COGs, COPC, FlatGeoBuf, GeoParquet, STAC and ZARR.
Learn from industry experts Michelle Roby from Radiant Earth and Chris Holmes from Planet about these cloud-native geospatial data formats and how they can make data easier to manage, share, and analyze. To get us started, they’ll explain the goals of the Cloud-Native Geospatial Foundation and provide overviews of cloud-native technologies including the Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF (COG), SpatioTemporal Asset Catalogs (STAC), and GeoParquet.
Following this, our seasoned FME team will guide you through practical demonstrations, showcasing how to leverage each format to its fullest potential. Learn strategic approaches for seamless integration and transition, along with valuable tips to enhance performance using these formats in FME.
Discover how these formats are reshaping geospatial data handling and how you can seamlessly integrate them into your FME workflows and harness the explosion of cloud-hosted data.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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!
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
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Gopinath Rebala
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3. Automated our
annexation
related map
and data
production with
FME.
Outline
1. Business Need
2. Old vs. New Workflows
3. Maps Produced
4. Workbench Components
5. Shutdown Script
6. Examples
7. Future Enhancements
8. Closing
6. Collaboration
Wanted more staff depth
with FME and more staff
knowledge of annexation
process.
Team:
Aubrey Drescher
Ben Vanderford
Stacy Meeks
Bruce Bacia
Mark Hawkins
Marna McLain
Logan Pugh
John Cook
8. More Efficient & More Depth
Old process
• ½ FTE (~1000 hours annually)
• One person who owned the
entire process
• Process was difficult to follow
New process
• 800 hours on project
• Project to spend 40-80 hours
annually maintaining
• Multiple folks on the team
who can do this work
26. Full Purpose Before Reduced Fees Before
Legend
Full Purpose
Annexation Area
Agricultural Development
Agreement Annexation Area
Full Purpose Jurisdiction
30% Reduced Fee Zone
20% Reduced Fee Zone
Full Purpose After Reduced Fees After
Reduced Fee Zones
North East Austin Annexations
27.
28. Hazardous Materials Storage Zone
FM 812 Landfill Annexation
Full Purpose Before HMS Before
Legend
Annexation Area
Onion Creek
Watershed Boundary
Full Purpose
Jurisdiction
Hazardous Materials
Storage Zone
Full Purpose After HMS After
32. Thank you!
Austin GIS Portal:
http://austintexas.gov/department/gis-
and-maps
Aubrey – Aubrey.Drescher@austintexas.gov
Ben – Ben.Vanderford@austintexas.gov
John – John.Cook@austintexas.gov
Editor's Notes
Thank FME for giving us this opportunity to show off our work and putting on this event.
It’s good to see so many folks are interested in and doing this work.
I’m John Cook
Joining me today are Aubrey Drescher and Ben Vanderford.
We work the IT department at the City of Austin.
Aubrey
-On our team for about 3 years
-Non-defined role - troubleshooting specialist
-Lived all over, both coasts, Huntsville now here
Ben
-Been with the City for a long time, joined our team ~5 years ago
-Non-defined role - business processes
-Grew up in Saudi Arabia where they had a money jar in the house; now he’s slumming it with us here
John
-I’ve been on theteam since 2007
-Non-defined role – Cheerleader and I can type fast.
-I grew up in Houston and moved all the way to Austin, wow!
What we did on this project.
John
-I’m going kick things off by covering the business needs that we addressed and wrap things up by going over some future enhancements we plan to make.
Ben
-Going to talk about how the workflow/workload has been updated, the basic structure of the workbench, and touch on all the maps it produces
Aubrey
-Going to cover our Shutdown Script and go over some examples from recent annexations to illustrate changes the workbench makes to our data
Two business needs:
1) Update annexation related data and maps
2) Grow bench strength with FME and annexation processing
-Only had two folks in the department proficient with FME at the start
Those were the goals, get the work done and learn how to do it with FME.
Slide speaks to the 1st business need.
When the City annexes an area a multitude of maps and data are impacted and need to be updated accordingly. It is our responsibility to see that those updates are made and shown on the maps and in applications.
Here are some screenshots from AustinTexas.gov that illustrate some of the ways this information is disseminated.
Jurisdiction Web Map – Needs to show most current info
GIS and Maps page of AustinTexas.gov – portal to City’s GIS data, lots of it impacted by jurisdiction
Open Data Portal – Jurisdiction data is posted on this site for public consumption
Government page – All this data impacts the delivery of government services; services like, voting, development fees, utilities, emergency services, library access, etc..
Had been doing this, but wanted to automate this work to save time.
This slide represents the second business need.
FME is powerful software, we could see lots of potential for it.
As you can see, lots of folks worked on this project.
We could have had a smaller team work on this, but we used this project as a mechanism to get folks on the team exposed to FME and these business processes.
In this project we combined an FME workspace and an Esri WMX Job Type to track of and automate most of this work.
The new process begins with some manual data editing of two GIS layers. Then we schedule an FME workspace to run which edits 5 of these data layers, creates the maps, and publishes the data/maps to our database, FTP site, and public data portal on the scheduled day.
With the completion of the project we have more efficiency and depth with this work.
We figure we’ll save over 900 hours of staff time annually.
The process is still complex and difficult to troubleshoot, but we have more depth with it so we’re in better shape.
Old Model was great for it’s time but had many short comings.
It didn’t make maps, run on a schedule, post data to FTP or the cities Open data Portal.
Worse of all almost every time we opened it was broken.
You’ll see in a moment that this model is a lot prettier than the replacement workspace. What is deceptive is that this older method had a lot more manual work involved.
The workbench to fix all the old models shortcomings looks like this.
Not nearly as nice to look at as our old model, but the work gets done.
The workspace begins with the jurisdiction feature class that has just experienced some change,
A single jurisdiction change pushing a row of bookmarked dominoes down the transformation and mapping production line.
Here are the old and current workflows for all the annexation work. The old workflow went on and on no one could understand this. I’m not sure anyone was ever able to finish this.
The new workflow is a lot simpler with the workbench taking the place of most of these steps.
In workflow manager each of the shapes reference a step in the process. Some of the steps are procedural, make edits,
The schedule jurisdiction change workbench step runs the FME workspace mentioned previously. The step executes a batch file that then runs the workspace completing all the tasks required. For those that don’t know you can embed a workspace in a batch file. Handy tip)
There is a canned up email that sends all the vested parties notification that the process is complete.
Time sensitive – must be posted by the next day
Dynamic - Jurisdiction changes a couple of times a year
Produces 21 separate maps with each change
Impacts people – Lots of eyes are watching
Our creation is composed of a collection of bookmarks each with a task to performed. There is a collection of 6 readers; only the jurisdiction one is dynamic. The results are about a dozen different features being written. All of these updated features get consumed in the mapping process, published to our default SDE data base. And some will also go on to be posted on the open data portal.
The number one transformer used in the workspace is by far the tester. The process involves a lot of selecting out attribute then performing some geometry and attribute transformation.
Other transformers used extensively in this workspace are the clipper, dissolver, attribute creator, aggregator and the AreaOnAreaOverlay.
Use your bookmarks! - Bookmarks hold all the work together for each step in the process. Here we are making the layer which will be used to create the Reduced Fee Zone Maps. There are inputs from other locations in the workbench, testers testing and clippers clipping then a dissolver and an aggregator. The bookmarks helped along the way in testing. If a map or feature didn’t bring the desired results; we can quickly go to the bookmarks and inspect.
The transformers in these bookmarks create the geometry for the outer boundary for the city of Austin. This outer boundary is in about every standard map product we make. You can see by all the lines disseminating from the attribute keeper that many other transformers are waiting down the line.
One of the main things that is different and better about our FME solution is that it automatically updates those 21 maps that Ben showed you flying in on a previous slide. We make those maps available to the public on our “GIS / Map Downloads” webpage. We call them our “Standard Map Products” and they’re a collection of PDF files. We create those PDFs from ESRI map document (mxd) templates.
It used to be that when we finished running our old model, somebody had to go in and open the mxd for every map that had a data layer that changed, and re-export the PDF file manually, one by one. Then, that person had to go and upload all those new PDFs to the website.
Now, we have a python shutdown script embedded in to the workspace which runs as the last thing the workspace does. It reads in an .ini configuration file where we list the names of all the mxds that we want it to process. It uses the ArcPy mapping module to loop through that list of mxds and export them to pdf. It took some trickery for us to get ArcPy working inside FME. We had to make it use a custom python interpreter which points to the ArcGIS desktop installation folder on the local machine. But then, it works just perfect.
Not only do we export the maps automatically, we also upload them to the website automatically. This website is actually an FTP site, and we store a pointer to our FTP login credentials in that same .ini file. We use the FTPLib module to connect to the FTP directory and upload the PDFs as binary files.
In addition to our GIS FTP site, where we make maps available to the public, we also make some of our data available to the public on the Socrata Open Data Portal. One of the layers we have up there is the watershed regulation areas, which gets clipped to the outer edge of the Austin extra territorial jurisdiction.
Our python shutdown script uploads the new watershed regulation areas and the new jurisdiction boundary to Socrata. FME actually has a built in Socrata writer, which works for point layers, but these are polygon layers, so we had to take a different approach. Our writer writes to a shapefile, which is the format accepted by Socrata. The python script reads this shapefile and posts it to Socrata using the Socrata REST API.
Now I’m going to give you examples of two of our maps which changed. I’m going to zoom in on the changed places and show you how they look before and after our workbench ran.
Austin has a “Smart Growth” initiative where we want to encourage development in certain parts of the city, basically the ones that are off of the aquifer (so we have cleaner water) and closer to downtown (so we have less urban sprawl).
In order to accomplish this, we have established three zones which have reduced fees for things like permits and other development-related costs. The green area closest to downtown has the biggest reduction in fees, the yellow area has the second biggest, and the blue area has the smallest reduction.
Over the past couple years we’ve had several annexations in the area of North East Austin where I’ve drawn the orange boxes on the maps. These annexations are going to cause the yellow zone to change shape. I’m going to zoom in on this area on the next slide.
The orange boxes on these maps show areas which are getting annexed in to the Full Purpose zone. The purple boxes show an area which got annexed into the Agricultural Development Agreement Zone – which is not Full Purpose – its still Extra Territorial Jurisdiction.
Now, if you are building in the Full Purpose, you get a 30% reduction in fees, but if you are building in the ETJ you only get a 20% reduction in fees. So what you are going to see on the left is the Full Purpose growing in to the orange boxes, but not in to the purple box [play animation]. And then on the right you will see the yellow 30% zone grow into the orange boxes, but not in to the purple box [play animation].
I thought this was significant to show you, because its an example of a place where we used testers in our workspace to tell the difference between different types of annexations, and process them differently.
This map shows where the City of Austin requires permits for Underground Storage Tanks. Permits are required in the Full Purpose, which is the yellow area on the map, and in the part of the ETJ that is on top of watersheds that recharge the aquifer, which is the blue area of the map.
Back in December 2014, we annexed a landfill off of FM road 812, which is located where I’ve drawn the orange box on the maps. This annexation is going to cause the blue zone to change shape. I’m going to zoom in on this area on the next slide.
The orange outline shows the boundary of the landfill, which is getting annexed in to the Full Purpose. The light blue area is the Hazardous Materials Storage Zone, or HMS zone – where permits are required in the ETJ. This zone only exists in the ETJ and it also only exists on top of certain watersheds.
On the left you will see the Full Purpose growing in to the orange boundary [play animation]. And then on the right you will see the Hazardous Materials Storage zone moving out of the orange area – because the HMS zone doesn’t exist in the full purpose [play animation]. Now, if you were watching really closely, you might have noticed another change. The blue area disappeared from inside the orange box, but it grew bigger outside the orange box. This is because the Onion Creek watershed boundary, which is the dark blue outline, also changed slightly around this same time. And if you remember, the HMS zone is the part of the ETJ that is also inside the special watersheds. I’ll play it again, this time watch the area just to the left of the orange annexation area [play animation].
I thought this was significant to show you, because its an example of a place where we merged changes that happened in two different layers together in to the final product. None of this is hard for FME.
And now I’ll hand it off to John to wrap things up.
Inspector areas are not currently part of the workspace and are edited manually. We want to add them.
Workspace is started manually. Eventually we’d like to set up a process where the workspace starts automatically based on the effective date field in our annexation layer. Couldn’t set up on a schedule because of data alignment issues that we’ll correct some day some how.
Send notification to stakeholders. Currently in WMX workflow; would like to have in the workflow.
Not many enhancements because it’s already great. Big pat on the back.
Austin GIS Portal
-mapping applications
-data downloads
-hardcopy maps
-link to City’s Open Data Portal