Are you looking for great data? We got you covered with this data-heavy edition of the podcast. First, we’ll introduce you to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Then our honorary GeoGeek will provide tips to finding imagery data.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

2:00 – What’s Making Us Mappy

5:24 – Inside the Arc: ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

15:56 – The GeoGeeks: Finding Imagery Data

25:40 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Maggie highlights a cool website she discovered. Your Name in Landsat is a fun way to discover amazing imagery from around the world. All you need to do is type in your name, and it spells out your name as Landsat satellite imagery. But please give Maggie more G imagery!

Mark delves into the developer world as he shares some information on the new ArcGIS Maps SDK for Flutter. Flutter is the hip open-source technology from Google that is taking the mobile app world by storm. The newest way to build cross-platform mapping native apps is currently in beta but will be in full release by the end of 2024.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

At the heart of a good GIS is great data. But finding authoritative data can be challenging. Thankfully, Esri curates a library of the best geographic content from around the globe. From boundaries to basemaps and everything in between, the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World provides data layers, maps and apps that are ready to use. To give us a tour of all the data you can discover in the ArcGIS Living Atlas, we welcome our tour guide Malena McCrossan. She is the Data and Content Curator for the Living Atlas at Esri Canada.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

We keep the data train rolling with a special honorary GeoGeek, but he’s no stranger to the pod. Jeff Petillion, our imagery guru at Esri Canada, returns to the podcast to drop some knowledge on how to find and procure imagery data. He offers up some great tips, from connecting to STAC imagery in ArcGIS Pro to third-party vendors that can provide quality high-resolution data.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

Mark is back in control of the game show controls, and this time he has ArcGIS Pro layouts on his mind. In the inaugural game coined Is This a Thing, Mark quizzes Maggie about whether different functions are available when making a layout in ArcGIS Pro. Is a Magnetic North Arrow Left a thing? Play along to find out!

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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

We’re going to pumpkin spice up your GIS in this episode of the podcast. First, we’ll look at how our user community is using GIS to better understand and confront climate change. Then our ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek will share what’s new in ArcGIS Spatial Analyst.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

1:21 – What’s Making Us Mappy

5:40 – Inside the Arc: GIS & Climate Change

14:41 – The GeoGeeks: ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

24:00 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Mark kicks off the podcast by sharing his mappiness about the latest additions to ArcGIS Solutions. He provides a quick rundown of the six new solutions, then dives a little deeper into one that might be useful for many GIS organizations to implement – GIS Request Management.

Maggie shares her excitement about ArcGIS Online is now authorized as FedRAMP Moderate. The Federal Risk and Authorization Program (FedRAMP) in the United States granted ArcGIS Online with this higher-level security standard on July 22,2024. Learn more about what this means and what’s coming next.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

At the forefront of many of our global conversations is climate change. GIS is a critical tool to help us understand and tackle the impacts of a changing climate. From tracking extreme weather to modeling environmental scenarios, GIS enables stakeholders to make informed decisions and drive effective climate action. To walk us through an Esri Canada resource to help us address a changing climate using GIS, we are thrilled to welcome Madison Mackey to the podcast. She is a Technical Solutions Specialist with the President’s Office and is the creator and curator of our Climate Change Data & Resources site.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

Alison O’Brien, our ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek returns to the podcast to talk about one of her favourite topics, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst. This extension provides advanced spatial modelling and analysis tools for both raster and feature data. Alison highlights many of the new features and enhancements to ArcGIS Spatial Analyst included in ArcGIS Pro 3.3.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

Maggie takes control of the game board as she quizzes Mark about all things Paralympics. Learn more about the history and the geography behind one of the biggest sporting competitions on the planet in the afterglow of the latest event in Paris. Does Mark have his A-Game about these games? Gold medals are on the line!

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

The next generation of 9-1-1 is coming! We’ll discuss how GIS will play a big role in advancing emergency response. Then our field operations GeoGeek will tell us how to keep on mapping, even when you’re disconnected.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – What’s Making Us Mappy

6:36 – Inside the Arc: Next Generation 9-1-1

17:05 – The GeoGeeks: ArcGIS Field Maps Offline

28:43 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Maggie brings back some intel from an announcement made at the Esri User Conference in July. iNaturalist is a global network of naturalists who share biodiversity observations to help identify and record species. It has over 800,000 contributors and millions of observations covering 479,000 species. This data is now available for everyone to use through the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.

Mark stays within the technical realm, as he highlights the four newest widgets to ArcGIS Experience Builder, added in the June 2024 update. He welcomes Measurement, Feature Report, Building Explorer, and My Location (Beta) to the widget family.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

Imagine if you’re in an emergency. You pick up the phone and dial 9-1-1. But you must describe where you are and unable to leverage modern location technology on our devices. Well, that is about to change. The next generation of 9-1-1 is fast approaching, and GIS will play a pivotal role in its evolution. To help us envision the future of emergency response and address management, we are joined by our colleague Subany Arudchelvam. She is a Technical Solutions Specialist for the Ontario Region and has worked with Esri Canada’s tools to advance NG9-1-1 in this country.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

Our field operations GeoGeek, Sue Enyedy, loves the outdoors. You’ll often find her vacationing in the backcountry; canoeing, hiking and camping. This inspired us to talk about how to use ArcGIS Field Maps offline in places where you can’t connect to the web. Sue hooks us up with everything we need to know about setting up, receiving, and syncing your data offline using our native data collection app.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

Do you B-lieve in Maggie winning another game show? You’ll have to find out as Mark brings back the GIS Dictionary game. Maggie needs to decode the GIS term that begins with the letter B from its dictionary definition. Just the word – no spelling bee required!

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

The Community Map of Canada is on a roll. We’ll talk about how you can leverage our basemaps to access the most accurate and authoritative data. And our GeoGeek drops by to give us the details on the latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise.

Rundown

1:20 – What’s Making Us Mappy

4:55 – Inside the Arc: Community Map of Canada

20:49 – The GeoGeeks: What’s New in ArcGIS Enterprise

28:33 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Maggie is still mappy and happy about Esri Canada Tech Trek, an internal event where our technical staff from across the country gets together for a week of learning and fun. And it’s why Maggie and Mark recorded the podcast together in the same room! Mark goes down the different rabbit hole to talk about his favourite type of map – transit maps! This is sparked by an article in the ArcGIS Blog about how ArcGIS Pro is used to make a schematic of the London Underground map. From cartographic design to wayfinding, transit maps are a special brand of map that deserves more love.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

The Community Map of Canada is a significant initiative by Esri Canada that fosters community engagement and enhances the quality of mapping experiences, making it a source of great pride for all of us. Today, we are joined by Amanda Hunter, a Technical Solutions Specialist with our Community Maps team. She is here to celebrate an important milestone for the Community Map of Canada—500 publications of the basemap! She will give us an overview of the basemap and how the program can benefit our users and our communities.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

Hot off the presses, the latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise was recently released. And our GeoGeek has got your back! Justin Brassard returns to the podcast to give us an overview of the newest functionality in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3, including Map Viewer updates, ArcGIS Video Server, and custom web tools.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

Bigger than the beef between Drake and Kendrick, Maggie and Mark are battling again for GIS supremacy. Mark brings back our favourite game Tool or Fool! Will Maggie be able to spot the real geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro’s Ready To Use toolbox? Or will she be faked out?

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 ou in our blog, Getting Technical

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

Hosts

Maggie Samson, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

Mark Ho, Technical Solutions Specialist at Esri Canada

What's Making Us Mappy [2:41] 

Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS.

Maggie marvels at the captivating creations of the Esri User Conference Map Gallery. From shimmering sea sparkle to rink magic of NHL teams, she showcases her top picks from 2023. Don’t miss your chance to shine, submit your maps by June 6!

• Analytic Methods and Results 3rd place map: The Impact of Travel and Rest on NHL Teams

• Communicating Science Spatially 1st place map: A Geospatial Account of Sea Sparkle in the Arabian Sea

Mark takes into the world of StoryScapes. He highlights this monthly magazine curated by Esri Inc's ArcGIS StoryMaps team. With each issue, a new theme unfolds, offering a unique glimpse into captivating narratives through the lens of ArcGIS StoryMaps stories. Mark explores the recent, which delved into the enchanting realm of dark skies, just in time for the solar eclipse. Check out StoryScape to experience the captivating power of geography-based storytelling.

• Blog: Introducing StoryScapes – a new way to enjoy ArcGIS StoryMaps 

Inside the Arc [7:12] 

Feature interview that provides our audience exclusive insights into an Esri product or capability.

Housing availability and affordability are top concerns for Canadians everywhere. Access to data and understanding the impact of building can be a significant barrier to any housing efforts. In this episode, we're diving straight into the heart of the matter with Erin Morrow, Director of Products for Ratio.City, a Division of Esri Canada. Join us as we explore how Ratio.City, a recent addition to the Esri Canada family, is revolutionizing urban planning and development. Learn how this user-friendly platform is empowering non-GIS users to make a difference in designing cities for the future. Stay tuned for insights that could reshape the way you approach urban challenges.

Guest: Erin Morrow, Director of Products for Ratio.City, a division of Esri Canada (LinkedIn)

• Website: Ratio.City at Esri Canada

• Blog: Ratio.City Joins Forces with Esri Canada!

GeoGeeks [20:24]

Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology.

ArcGIS Pro 3.3 launched this month and our ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek, Alison O’Brien, is here to give us the scoop on what’s coming from her work in the beta testing. Join us as we discuss flood simulation, presentations and more.

Guest: Alison O’Brien, ArcGIS Support Consultant at Esri Canada (LinkedIn)

M versus M [28:18] 

Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS. 

Maggie takes the reins for this month’s MvM as she quizzes Mark about everyone’s favourite GIS topic: projections! Will Mark be the S.A.D.D. loser yet again? Tune in to find out.

Lindsay Thomas from Esri Inc. joins us to discuss the power of ArcGIS Solutions for public safety. Then our mobile apps GeoGeek, Sue Enyedy, is back for a chat about GeoAI in ArcGIS Survey123.

Rundown

2:45 – What’s Making Us Mappy

6:59 – Inside the Arc: ArcGIS Solutions and Public Safety

20:42 – The GeoGeeks: GeoAI and ArcGIS Survey123

30:46 – M versus M

What's Making Us Mappy - Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS

Mark starts things off by sharing his love of ArcGIS Pro’s new Neighborhood Explorer tool. This new tool, added in ArcGIS Pro 3.2, helps you prepare for statistical analysis by configuring, visualizing, and refining spatial relationships. By understanding the spatial proximity between features and their neighbours, users can model geographic effects accurately across various domains and problems. Maggie highlights a subtle but significant update to ArcGIS StoryMaps. Map actions have now been replaced with Media Actions, allowing you to create interactions not just the map but can be used to swap out the media entirely for a different piece of media. Want users to be able to add points to your map with a Survey123 form? Now you can add that form right to your story with media actions.

Inside the Arc - Feature interview that takes our audience inside an Esri product or capability

Navigating the vast array of tools within the ArcGIS ecosystem can be daunting for many organizations. When responding to situations like natural disasters, damage assessments, or informing the public, every second counts. With ArcGIS Solutions, you can cut down on the time it takes to get to the heart of the issue by deploying industry-specific configurations that help you harness the potential of your GIS. We are pleased to welcome Lindsay Thomas to the podcast. She is the ArcGIS Solutions Lead for Public Safety at Esri Inc. She joined us to talk about her work and how it impacts on our communities.

The GeoGeeks - Rotation of Esri Canada panelists share what's new in ArcGIS technology

Today our mobile solutions GeoGeek, Sue Enyedy, Product Specialist for Mobile Solutions at Esri Canada, returns to the pod. Our focus? GeoAI in mobile apps. Sue dives into the impact of GeoAI post-Developer Summit, discussing its integration into our beloved ArcGIS Survey123. She walks us through the latest AI-driven features and even shares a fun wine-themed example, showcasing the Survey123 web designer assistants' prowess in survey construction. We also touch on the recent enhancements in Survey123's February 2024 release, including the intriguing Translator tool for multilingual surveys.

M versus M - Our hosts quiz each other about all things ArcGIS and GIS

In this riveting round of M vs M, Mark puts Maggie to the test with a thrilling challenge centered around everyone’s favourite line, the Equator. The game is simple: determine whether the named location lies to the north or south of this iconic line of latitude. Who will emerge victorious in this ultimate test of geographical prowess?

For more information

Visit our website: https://esri.ca/spatialreport

See the full interviews and GeoSnaps on the Esri Canada Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/user/esricanadatv

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

Have a podcast idea? Email us at spatialreport@esri.ca