Podcasts by GIS Directions Podcast

Part Two: Digitalisation trends in natural resources from 2023-12-07T06:00

Navigating the digital transformation journey

In part two, Mary, Wayne, and guest speaker, Dal Hunter expand on the four emerging digital trends in natural resources. In addition, they di...

Part One: Digitalisation trends in natural resources from 2023-11-28T06:00

Exploring the emerging trends transforming the industry

In part one, Mary, Wayne, and Esri Natural Resources Director, Dal Hunter discuss the emerging trends fundamentally changing indust...

Part Three – Digital twin collaboration from 2023-10-12T06:00

Five steps to building a living digital twin

In the final episode of this three-part series exploring the digital twins landscape, Ta, Mary, and Wayne unpack the five steps to h...

Unpacking ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 – extended cut from 2023-09-14T06:00

An exploration of geospatial excellence

Wayne, Simon, and Esri Product Manager, Maggie Busek dig into the latest enhancements of Enterprise 11.1.

Tune in to discover the best path ...

Top Tech Trends from the 2023 Esri UC from 2023-08-24T06:00

Creating the world you want to see 

From advanced symbology and automatic resizing, to the Digital Atlas and the road ahead for 3D — Ta, Mary, Simon, and special guest Ellen Carter, discu...

Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part Two from 2023-08-03T05:00

Bridging the gap between BIM and GIS

In part two of their catch up with Esri's Andy Lovell, Wayne and Mary explore the tech stack being used as the building blocks for developing living, ...

Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part One from 2023-08-03T05:00

Connecting GIS and BIM to form a digital twin

Join Wayne, Mary, and special guest, Esri's leading AEC Solution Engineer, Andy Lovell, as they discuss the emerging trends in the digital tw...

Supercharge your GIS from 2023-07-11T06:00

Discover a new breed of GIS applications and tech

Whether you’re looking to ingest and analyse big data, streamline real-time operations or map workflows, this is all possible b...

Part Two – Digital twin visualisation from 2023-06-27T06:00

Bringing a digital twin to life

How do you visualise a digital twin? In part two of this series, Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss how to build a digital twin by harnessing real-time data with t...

Part One: Digital twin foundations from 2023-03-14T09:26

We've all heard of the term digital twin, but what does it really mean and how can it be used to create a virtual representation of the world around us?  Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss the four inte...

An insider’s guide to ArcGIS Pro 3.0 from 2023-02-28T08:47:25

Navigating the transition like a pro

Ta and Wayne enlist Esri’s ArcGIS Pro Product Manager, Kory Kramer, to help step-through the big-ticket items featured in the latest major release of ...

What’s up with the weather from 2022-12-14T06:00

The future of forecasting is looking up

There’s no denying that the weather patterns across Australia, and around the world have been somewhat unpredictable in recent years.  Simon, Wayn...

Securing your spatial information from 2021-12-07T16:55

Cybersecurity hacks for ArcGIS

Navigating today's cybersecurity landscape is a dizzying ordeal of ever-changing threats, risks and regulations. HTTP vs. HTTPS, Active directory vs. Enterp...

The art of transforming maps into apps from 2021-11-17T05:00

Tailor end-user experience with interactive apps

Whether you're an expert developer or app building beginner, discover how you can create bespoke, branded apps for any project. 

In...

Map hacks from the master from 2021-11-09T16:50

Lightning-fast lessons for ArcGIS Pro

Cartography connoisseur John Nelson returns, this time to help Wayne and Ta navigate his comprehensive collection of 1-minute map hacks for ArcGIS Pr...

Expand your GIS horizons from 2021-10-13T16:55

Practical tips for keeping up with your training

Staying ahead of the curve with spatial skills, mastering AI and Machine Learning and leveraging the latest ArcGIS products demands a heal...

Spatially-enabling Microsoft essentials from 2021-09-27T16:55

Leverage location in your everyday workflows

In this episode, Simon, Ta and Josh reveal how even non-GIS users can unlock spatial superpowers in the Microsoft suite, bringing rows and col...

Sharing top-shelf maps and apps from 2021-09-09T16:55

A guide to publishing content with confidence

GIS guru Simon Jackson joins Ta and Josh to explore the art of sharing intuitive, targeted mapping products with the web GIS world.

Ra...

Machine Learning mastery made simple from 2021-08-25T05:00

The top four must-have models

Wayne, Josh and Ta talk about Esri's growing collection of 'pre-trained' packages for deep learning - available now in ArcGIS. From building footprint detect...

Map Viewer reimagined from 2021-08-11T05:00

Fresh capabilities for smarter web maps

A new version of Map Viewer has launched to the world… and while the old ‘classic’ is still available, the new kid on the block is loaded with clev...

Top tech trends for 2021 from 2021-07-28T05:00

The Esri UC roundup

From Site Scan and SDKs for Unreal Engine to ArcGIS Image and Instant Apps, in this episode, Wayne, Ta and Josh share their greatest hits from this year's Esri UC.

Tapping into NASA's astronaut imagery from 2021-07-21T05:00

Incorporate an extraterrestrial element in your maps and apps

Over 60 years, NASA astronauts have captured more than four million photographs of Earth from the International Space Station...

ArcGIS Notebooks: Coding with Context from 2021-07-01T05:00

Where spatial analysis meets data science

It’s long been believed that Python is solely the domain of developers. But as Wayne, Josh and Ta reveal, there’s a wealth of resources available...

How to fix and enrich your data – FAST from 2021-06-17T05:00

Unpacking the ArcGIS data engineering toolbox

The essential – albeit tedious – task of data cleaning is estimated to consume more than 80% of a GIS analyst’s day. Take the time back to fo...

ArcMap vs. ArcGIS Pro from 2021-06-03T05:00

The migration mythbusters you need to know

For diehard desktop users, the debate about when to migrate from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro is heating up. In this episode, Wayne, Josh and Ta dive in...

ArcGIS on Kubernetes: Scalability at a service level from 2021-05-14T06:00

Greek captains, K8s and containerisation

Kubernetes can be a difficult concept to grasp – it might get IT architects excited, but why should it matter to end-users of GIS?

Ta is ba...

A crash course in NASA’s SAR data from 2021-04-21T06:00

Landscape detection with millimetre accuracy

NASA’s Jeremy Kirkendall is back with top tips for incorporating SAR data into your projects and analysis. Join Wayne and Rylea as they crack ...

GIS Directions leadership series – where leaders come to learn from 2021-04-12T06:00

Wayne Lee-Archer goes toe-to-toe with one of Australia’s most respected journalists – Stan Grant – to test his GIS literacy. 

Wayne gets the lowdown on Stan’s new podcast series – “Direct...

Bonus episode: Mapping Evil with Mike King from 2021-03-01T15:32:59

Wayne gives his take on a new podcast that explores the geography of crime and how GIS technology can shed light on Australian cold cases. 

Pfizer Vs AstraZeneca: Vaccine distribution through a spatial lens from 2021-02-19T08:55:41

Inside the world's most complex logistical challenge

Wayne and Josh take on the topic of Australia's vaccine rollout with the help of Esri UK's healthcare specialist Jonny King. Jonny sha...

Fast-loading maps and high-performing apps: Sure-fire tips that meet the need for speed from 2020-12-17T10:04:53

Attention spans are measured in milliseconds - so make sure your maps and apps meet the need for speed with Wayne, Josh and Rylea’s best practice tips. Learn how to serve up zippy map layers, tr...

Exploring NASA’s open data universe: Elevate your analysis with earth observations from 2020-12-07T12:20:52

Earth observations are a veritable treasure trove for ArcGIS users - so dig into the data gold mine with Wayne, Rylea and Senior GIS Administrator for NASA's Disaster Program, Jeremy Kirkendall....

Demystifying Machine Learning: Part Two from 2020-11-19T16:31:56

In this episode, Esri’s Global Director of AI Omar Maher cracks open his playbook, giving Wayne and Josh some practical advice for introducing Machine Learning to established workflows. From kic...

Time-saving hacks for Web GIS from 2020-11-05T08:53:11

Navigate the world of Web GIS with the latest two-minute tips from Wayne, Josh and Rylea. Uncover little-known ways to serve up snappy map layers, effortlessly craft modern web interfaces and ju...

Rebranding GIS: Shifting the conversation from technology to capability from 2020-10-20T15:36

Join Wayne Lee-Archer and Rylea McGlusky as they explore the idea of 'rebranding GIS' with Esri's Community Evangelist Adam Carnow. Carnow presents a fresh and entertaining perspective that will...

Demystifying Machine Learning: Part One from 2020-09-28T13:43:21

It's the word on everyone's lips, but for many, Machine Learning is still a greenfield waiting to be explored. Join Josh, Wayne and Esri's Global Director of Artificial Intelligence Omar Maher t...

Time-saving hacks for ArcGIS Desktop from 2020-09-10T08:27:37

Calling all desktop junkies! Join Wayne, Josh and Rylea as they share their latest tips for getting the most out of ArcGIS Desktop. Learn how to speed up slow systems, set up smart automated wor...

Back to the future of GIS: An interview with an Exploration Futurist from 2020-08-26T10:48:14

Is the rise of the machines coming? Join Wayne and Josh as they meet OZ Minerals' Exploration Futurist Andrew McCulloch to unearth how GIS can support innovation. From using voxel-powered models...

Playing nice with open standards: Mastering the art of true interoperability from 2020-08-13T09:14:30

How can you navigate the complex terrain of open standards, open data and open development? Join Ta, Josh and special guest Yvette Bevis as they explore how to get your tech systems talking. The...

What’s big in 2020: Unpacking the latest tech from Esri from 2020-07-29T17:17:26

From voxels to Esri’s schmick new Map Viewer, take an inside look at the coolest toys released at the world’s biggest GIS event. Join Wayne, Josh and Rylea as they talk top tech takeaways.

Concealing complexity with great UX: Tips for getting started from 2020-07-08T13:51:08

How can you dramatically increase the adoption of GIS apps and maps? In this episode, Ta and Josh explore user experience design with the country's leading UX in GIS authority Shannon Stavrou. L...

Unpacking the Pandora's box of projections from 2020-06-30T17:03:37

Ta, Wayne and Esri's John Nelson explore how mid-century mapping masters – like Eduard Imhof and Erwin Raisz – are inspiring a new generation of modern web apps. The team discuss how map project...

An insider's guide to Firefly cartography from 2020-06-23T13:44:44

You’ve seen it in movies like Ironman, Jason Bourne and the Matrix – the neon glow of critical data on a black screen. The style inspired John Nelson to create “Firefly” or “glow map” cartograph...

Mapping with integrity from 2020-06-09T16:14:11

Whether you rely on maps to understand the scale of a natural disaster or to avoid illegally crossing a country border – maps can be vital information sources for millions. So what happens when ...

GPS vs. Blockchain from 2020-06-09T14:23:08

Ta, Wayne and Josh explore the question of whether GPS still cuts it as a source for proving location – or if Blockchain and IoT have permanently shifted the goal posts. Learn how geomining is u...