This is the final episode of Spatial Report, so we kick things off with some thank yous. Then Alison O’Brien steps in to talk with Mark Ho about all things GIS. First, we’ll learn about what’s new in ArcGIS Monitor with our special guest from Redlands California, Derek Law. Then, Janis Lapointe discusses how ArcGIS Solutions can leverage your data to improve operations, provide new insight and enhance your services.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

2:41– ArcGIS Monitor

10:29 – ArcGIS Solutions

ArcGIS Monitor

With the release of ArcGIS Monitor 2024.1 at the end of January 2025, we wanted to bring Derek Law back to the podcast to highlight the new and improved features. ArcGIS Monitor provides information about system health, usage and performance to your ArcGIS Enterprise. It captures key metrics and can identify problems before they affect users. This tool is invaluable in maintaining the operational health of your enterprise.

ArcGIS Solutions

ArcGIS Solutions provides a collection of industry-specific configurations of ArcGIS that align with your organization's needs, transform your use of ArcGIS and help you maximize your investment in location-based data and technology. Our guest Janis Lapointe shares insights into how these solutions help organizations streamline their workflows. You’ll hear Janis highlight the Tree Management and Roadway Management Solutions.

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See our full interviews and GeoSnaps on the Esri Canada YouTube channel

Stay up-to-speed on products and developments affecting you in our blog, Getting Technical

Have a podcast idea? E-mail us at spatialreport@esri.ca

Hosts

Alison O’Brien, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

In this special episode of Spatial Report, we crossover with our sibling Esri Canada podcast Geographical Thinking. Michelle Brake joins us to talk about her first year as podcast host, sharing stories and conversations through the lens of geography. She then introduces her year-end episode for our listening pleasure: 2024 Geospatial Reflections.

Rundown

0:00 – Spatial Report: Geographical Thinking Crossover

8:43 – Geographical Thinking: 2024 Geospatial Reflections

Spatial Report: Geographical Thinking Crossover [0:00]

For more information

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See our full interviews and GeoSnaps on the Esri Canada YouTube channel

Stay up-to-speed on products and developments affecting you in our blog, Getting Technical

Have a podcast idea? E-mail us at spatialreport@esri.ca

Host

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

Mark Ho welcomes back Michelle Brake to her old podcast stomping grounds. She was our original ArcGIS Enterprise GeoGeek before becoming the host of the Geographical Thinking podcast in January 2024. In this special episode, they chat about her first year as host of our sibling Esri Canada podcast, then goes deeper into how Geographical Thinking has a unique perspective compared to Spatial Report. Michelle also gives us a sneak peek at some of the guests lined up for future episodes. Finally, she introduces us to one of her favourite episodes for our listening pleasure: 2024 Geospatial Reflections.

Guest: Michelle Brake, Senior Technical Solutions Specialist, Enterprise at Esri Canada

Geographical Thinking: 2024 Geospatial Reflections [8:43]

As 2024 comes to a close, the Geographical Thinking podcast is taking a moment to reflect on 2024—a year filled with innovation, breakthroughs and unforgettable moments in the world of GIS.

In this episode of Geographical Thinking, host Michelle Brake asks some of her colleagues at Esri Canada to share their most memorable GIS moments of the year. From game-changing technology to community growth, you’ll hear stories that highlight how GIS continues to make an impact. Join us as we look back on these standout moments, explore why they resonated and celebrate the power of geography to transform our lives and communities.

For more information

Visit our website

See our full interviews and GeoSnaps on the Esri Canada YouTube channel

Stay up-to-speed on products and developments affecting you in our blog, Getting Technical

Have a podcast idea? E-mail us at spatialreport@esri.ca

Host

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

We’ve got stockings full of gifts in our year-end what’s new spectacular starring our GeoGeeks. Join your hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho as they welcome Alison, Justin, Sue, and Brandon back to the podcast. They’ll celebrate the holidays by sharing their three favourite new features and enhancements in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Mobile Apps, and ArcGIS Online.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

1:33 – What’s New in ArcGIS Pro 3.4

8:15 – What's New in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4

16:23 – What's New in ArcGIS Mobile Apps (November 2024)

23:02 – What's New in ArcGIS Online (November 2024)

33:15 – Wrap

What's New in ArcGIS Pro 3.4

To kick things off, gliding in from the Rideau Canal Skateway with a cocoa and a Beavertail is our skating superstar Alison O’Brien. She’s back to share three new additions you need to know in ArcGIS Pro 3.4, released in November 2024.

• Setting the time for offline license checkout
• Creating combo charts
• Adding hyperspectral imagery

What's New in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4

Next up, joining us around the virtual fireplace is our holly jolly soul, Mr. Bonhomme himself, Justin Brassard. He guides us through three major improvements in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.4, released in November 2024.

• Updated User Types now available for ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Web Editor now in ArcGIS Enterprise
• New item classification functionality

What's New in ArcGIS Mobile Apps (November 2024)

Returning from her canoeing and camping trip up at the North Pole is our field apps GeoGeek Sue Enyedy. She drops some knowledge about one new enhancement in each of our mobile apps: ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, and ArcGIS QuickCapture.

• ArcGIS Field Maps: more ways to work with the web map
• ArcGIS Survey123: support for the grid layout in the web form
• ArcGIS QuickCapture: configure project user input variables using dynamic lists

What's New in ArcGIS Online (November 2024)

Finally, our GIS Grinch Brandon Wheatley joined the pod. Not only has he stole Christmas, but he’s also stolen our hearts. And he breaks down three huge new innovations in the November 2024 release of ArcGIS Online.

• Map Viewer improvements, including embed maps
• Introducing ModelBuilder (Beta)
• Introducing ArcGIS Experience Builder Express Mode

For more information

Visit our website

See our full interviews and GeoSnaps on the Esri Canada YouTube channel

Stay up-to-speed on products and developments affecting you in our blog, Getting Technical

Have a podcast idea? E-mail us at spatialreport@esri.ca

Hosts

Maggie Samson, Product Specialist, ArcGIS Online at Esri Canada

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

Guest: Alison O’Brien, Technical Solutions SpecialistGuest: Justin Brassard, Technical Solutions SpecialistGuest: Sue Enyedy, Product Specialist, Mobile SolutionsGuest: Brandon Wheatley, Technical Solutions Specialist Wrap UpWe wrap up the podcast by saying farewell to Maggie as a permanent co-host of the Spatial Report podcast. But as the new Product Specialist for ArcGIS Online, she will return often as a guest to share information on our web mapping solutions. As her last task, she is forced to read the outro one more time!