Best Esri Australia Podcasts (2024)

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The final frontier: A 2023 GIS round-up 15:52

8M ago15:52

15:52

Ta, Mary, and Simon get together for the last time in 2023 and discuss their favourite updates from the past year, and predictions for 2024. They also explore the new features of ArcGIS Pro 3.2, highlighting advancements in 3D technology and the potential for tighter integrations and spatial representation of business data. For all resources mentio…

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Part Two: Digitalisation trends in natural resources 24:31

8M ago24:31

24:31

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 discuss the technical aspects of managing sensor data and its integration into GIS systems. During the episode, the team uncovers how digital twins play a pivotal pa…

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Part One: Digitalisation trends in natural resources 35:11

9M ago35:11

35:11

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 industries such as mining, oil and gas, agriculture and forestry – and their digital journeys. From sustainable business operations to advanced analytics, find out the t…

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Part Three – Digital twin collaboration 23:21

10M ago23:21

23:21

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 help you create your own living twin. Our hosts share the essential tech needed to get you started on your journey and showcase the best of the best from Esri’s ArcGIS user c…

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Unpacking ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 – extended cut 26:19

11M ago26:19

26:19

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 for upgrading and how Esri’s latest release can reset the foundations of your GIS workflows. From new portal features that make data management a breeze, to upgraded secu…

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Top Tech Trends from the 2023 Esri UC 18:54

12M ago18:54

18:54

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, discuss the greatest hits from this year’s Esri UC. Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest features in ArcGIS Pro, best practices for app integrations, and how indu…

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Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part Two 15:19

1y ago15:19

15:19

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, growing digital twins. Learn more about how designers are embracing GeoBIM and hear Andy’s top tips for getting the most out of the geospatial context in data. Hea…

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Building on a Foundation of Collaboration - Part One 16:37

1y ago16:37

16:37

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 twins space and the technologies driving smarter urban planning, collaborative design and enhanced stakeholder management. Hear how the integration of GIS and BIM is…

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Supercharge your GIS 20:00

1y ago20:00

20:00

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 by simply integrating and extending your existing GIS platform. Wayne, Ta, and Mary discuss how you can enhance your GIS capability with these six game-changing apps. For all…

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Part Two – Digital twin visualisation 17:04

1y ago17:04

17:04

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 the consideration of audience and purpose. They delve into groundbreaking examples of digital twins from across the globe and give a comprehensive overview of the e…

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Part One: Digital twin foundations 17:47

1+ y ago17:47

17:47

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 integral pillars to realise the ‘digital twin effect’ and list out the tech to get you started.By BGT Productions

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An insider’s guide to ArcGIS Pro 3.0 15:59

1+ y ago15:59

15:59

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 ArcGIS Pro 3.0. Hear about what's got everybody talking.By BGT Productions

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What’s up with the weather 15:46

1+ y ago15:46

15:46

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, Wayne and Ta discuss the best weather data sources for historical, real-time, and predictive analysis. Whether your interest lies in spatiotemporal voxel layers, surf fo…

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S2 04: Mapping a Monster 50:54

2y ago50:54

50:54

Touching down in Los Angeles after a fairly uneventful 14-hour flight from Australia, criminal profiler Mike King is tired but happy to be home after a gruelling fortnight of back-to-back meetings, events, and media engagements. As he makes his way through LAX, his phone rings. On the other end the caller says: "I listened to your interview on the …

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S2 03: Locating Justice 37:18

2y ago37:18

37:18

The first time Desche Birtles took her story to police she was a 16-year-old runaway. It was a harrowing account of a childhood trauma – one that tied Desche’s father to the brutal murder of Betty Shanks – and one that police would repeatedly dismiss. For historian and author Ted Duhs, Desche’s tale was so compelling that he would dedicate decades …

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S2 02: The Geography of Crime and Punishment 25:51

2y ago25:51

25:51

In the cold hard light of day, police investigating the murder of Betty Shanks are confronted with a sickening scene of unbridled savagery and punishment. Reports of the gruesome crime leads the evening news, while theories as to who could possibly commit such a monstrous act start to circulate. Among the lineup of potential suspects was a soldier,…

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S2 01: Terrain of Terror 33:23

2y ago33:23

33:23

It’s September 1952 on the night of the new moon and 22-year-old university student Betty Shanks is making her way home from evening classes. The journey from her tram stop to the home she shares with her loving parents is a mere 400 yards along a path Betty has strode countless times before. On this night, Betty would not survive the walk. With th…

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S2 Trailer: Mapping Evil with Mike King: Season Two – Murdering Betty 3:43

2y ago3:43

3:43

On a moonless spring night in 1952, a bright young woman – only metres from her home – screams out in terror as she is overpowered, brutally beaten and left to die on an otherwise safe suburban street. The savage murder of 22-year-old Betty Shanks sent shock waves through the tight-knit community of Wilston and came to be known as the crime that st…

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The best data for emergency services CAD systems 32:31

2y ago32:31

32:31

HERE Technologies has just been recognised as the top ranked location platform by industry analysts at Strategy Analytics. The annual report benchmarks the world’s largest location companies and ranks HERE, Google, Mapbox and TomTom across seven categories. We were lucky to speak with two experts in the location technology industry recently, and ou…

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Coastal Risk Australia gets an update. 35:09

2+ y ago35:09

35:09

Location Matters welcomes CEO of FrontierSI, Graeme Kernich to the podcast for the first time to get the scoop on the updated Coastal Risk Australia, climate modelling tool which was first built in 2015. In partnership with FrontierSI, NGIS developed Coastal Risk Australia to illustrate the severity of rising seas based on the latest scientific mod…

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Drone mapping with Karen Joyce 49:12

2+ y ago49:12

49:12

We are excited to have Karen Joyce, She Maps Founder and Senior Lecturer in Remote Sensing, back on the Location Matters podcast this week! Karen sat down with our Senior GIS Consultant, Marty Rocks, and Winyama IT Coordinator, Time Cable, to talk about everything drone mapping. Tune in to this episode to learn about some of the coolest places Kare…

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Empowering women to enter tech careers 54:30

2+ y ago54:30

54:30

Find out what ‘rubber-ducking’ is. Hear why Khia has been crying happy tears and celebrate the perspective that women bring to the table in this special edition of Location Matters, curated in lieu of International Women's Day. New Location Matters host, Claire Wilson, is joined by guests Kate Kirwin, founder of She Codes, Daphne Yu, Graduate Devel…

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What does the Esri utilities upgrade mean for your business? 35:44

2+ y ago35:44

35:44

In this week’s episode we are excited to welcome two colleagues from our new Brisbane office onto the Location Matters podcast to talk about the Esri ArcGIS utilities upgrade. Alex Geer, NGIS Queensland General Manager, and Conway Pene, Principal GIS Consultant have worked on many utilities GIS projects and give us some insight into what this Esri …

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What is First Nations Earth Observation? 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

24:27

We’re back with a brand new season of Location Matters! To kick off the first episode, we’re joined by Andrew Dowding, Managing Director of Winyama, and Yvonne Fong, Data Scientist at EO Data Science, to discuss the importance of First Nations Earth Observation and how Winyama are working towards seeing more Indigenous communities utilise Earth Obs…

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S1 Bonus: The disappearance of Suzanne Morphew - locating the truth 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

34:38

In a special case update from Mapping Evil, Mike and Tory investigate how the sad story of a missing Colorado mum morphed into a high-stakes, circumstantial murder trial – plagued by rumour and innuendo. Suzanne Morphew – a vibrant mother-of-two – disappeared from her home on Mother’s Day 2020. One year later, her high school sweetheart and husband…

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Securing your spatial information 15:37

2+ y ago15:37

15:37

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. Enterprise vs. Single sign-on authentication and that’s all without considering data sovereignty... In this episode Ta, Wayne and Josh untangle these hotly debated topic…

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The art of transforming maps into apps 15:34

3y ago15:34

15:34

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 this special GIS Day episode, Wayne, Ta and Josh share their top tips and must-use tools for transforming traditional web maps into aesthetically-pleasing and intuitive a…

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Map hacks from the master 17:34

3y ago17:34

17:34

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 Pro. Learn how to put politics aside when plotting disputed areas, texturize topography without compromising colour and map the Earth on an orange peel.…

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S1 Bonus: Ritual Murder - Confessions of a Predator 32:09

3y ago32:09

32:09

In a special bonus episode of Mapping Evil, Mike and Tory revisit the macabre case of the Lafferty brothers (Episode 8) – a truly disturbing story of religious fanaticism and ritualistic murder. Nearly 40 years on from the gruesome slayings of new mum, Brenda Lafferty and her daughter Erica, Mike shares candid interviews with convicted killer, Dan …

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Expand your GIS horizons 13:48

3y ago13:48

13:48

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 healthy appetite for learning. In this episode, Ta, Simon and Josh share their insider’s guide to keeping pace with the latest trends in GIS – from following tech infl…

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Spatially-enabling Microsoft essentials 14:49

3y ago14:49

14:49

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 columns to life with dynamic visualisations. Think geo-tagged documents, location-enabled lists and interactive maps for immersive reporting.…

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Sharing top-shelf maps and apps 13:34

3y ago13:34

13:34

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. Rather than hitting 'publish' and hoping for the best, follow Simon's three simple steps to improve data management, maintain security and accelerate delivery to end-users.…

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Machine Learning mastery made simple 13:23

3y ago13:23

13:23

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 detection to point cloud classification and everything in between, there is something for everyone. The team share their must-have Machine Learning models along with sim…

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Map Viewer reimagined 13:12

3y ago13:12

13:12

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 clever capabilities that will take your web maps to the next level. Wayne, Ta and Josh take you on a tour of their favourite features including flexibility in formatti…

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Top tech trends for 2021 15:17

3y ago15:17

15:17

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. With a jam-packed playlist of fresh end-to-end integrations, analysis-ready additions to the Living Atlas, revolutionised imagery management tools and photo-realistic…

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Tapping into NASA's astronaut imagery 13:09

3y ago13:09

13:09

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. Join Wayne and Rylea as they explore applications of this unique, publicly available dataset with Laura Pheobus, an Earth Scientist and Geospatial Analyst contra…

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The NGIS upgrade solution 30:03

3y ago30:03

30:03

This is the final episode of season three of Location Matters! Thank you to all of our listeners who tuned in this season to hear about the latest trends and technologies in the GIS industry. In this week's episode our podcast host and Marketing Manager, Sarah Butler co-hosts with our Marketing Coordinator Claire Wilson and Principal GIS Consultant…

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The power of “one”: Brian Boulmay wants multinationals to share their information 34:22

3y ago34:22

34:22

The proven formula for driving digital transformation at a global scale Brian Boulmay is on a mission to democratise data. He believes multinational companies can create greater efficiency, accuracy of insight, and collaboration if they share data sets. During his tenure as the Global Integration Director for BP, Brian Boulmay developed the award-w…

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GEO-GEE project winners: Monitoring ecosystem dynamics in Colombia and Costa Rica 29:06

3y ago29:06

29:06

This week’s episode is brought to you from Costa Rica, Colombia and Perth, Australia! We hear from Rafael Monge and Ivan Gonzalez, two project winners of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) - Google Earth Engine (GEE) program. Our host, NGIS’ Sarah Butler and Yvonne Fong, Data Scientist at EO Data Science chat with the guests about how their proj…

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ArcGIS Notebooks: Coding with Context 14:30

3y ago14:30

14:30

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 for anyone to take their coding skills to the next level. Whether you’re a humble GIS user or an old hand at hacking, with ArcGIS Notebooks, you can automate data…

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What is the Indigenous Data Network? 42:08

3y ago42:08

42:08

The Indigenous Data Network (IDN) promotes the access and sharing of data within Indigenous organisations, enabling them to manage and utilise data in more sustainable ways. Our host, Sarah Butler, discusses with Darren Clinch (National Coordinator) and James Rose (Data Analytics Coordinator) of IDN, about ways in which they are working with data a…

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Flashpoint: Chief Kim Zagaris on disaster management 32:42

3y ago32:42

32:42

How can leaders use technological innovation to mitigate and respond to a crisis? Kim Zagaris spent the first part of his career serving in the army, but a twist of fate saw him switch from army tanks to fire trucks. As he drove home from a night out with his mates, he was confronted by a fire out of control. Pulling up, a firefighter directed him …

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Breaking down barriers with open source and FOSS4G 39:05

3y ago39:05

39:05

Open source software is changing the world and growing a strong community from around the globe. In this episode of Location Matters, we speak with two Australian open source GIS enthusiasts, Nyall Dawson and John Bryant. Heavily involved in the open geospatial community, Nyall and John chat with our host Sarah Butler about everything open source r…

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How to fix and enrich your data – FAST 13:33

3y ago13:33

13:33

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 focus on the analysis you love, with Wayne, Josh and Ta’s top tips for constructing, formatting and integrating raw GIS data – in record time. Plus, learn how to dev…

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Integrating data sources into a single platform 27:25

3y ago27:25

27:25

It is common in GIS to work with companies and on projects where large amounts of data have been captured across disparate systems. On today’s Location Matters episode, we welcome back Senior GIS Developer, Nicholas Chai, to speak alongside our Principal GIS Consultant, Jack Green, about integrating different data sources into a single platform. Tu…

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Life and death decisions: Mike King shares lessons from the thin blue line 49:26

3y ago49:26

49:26

Criminal profiler Mike King on using data to find the truth in any situation As one of the world’s leading criminal investigators, Mike King is intimately familiar with high-pressure, life and death scenarios. For 40 years, he’s worked with law enforcement around the world, taught top police investigators the art of criminal profiling, and consulte…

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Reality photomeshing with Aerometrex 35:30

3y ago35:30

35:30

Welcome back to another episode of Location Matters! On today’s episode we jump into the world of 3D photogrammetry with our friends over at Aerometrex. Our Marketing Manager and podcast host, Sarah Butler, sits (virtually) with NGIS’ Senior GIS Developer, Nick Chai and the Chief Operating Officer at Aerometrex, David Byrne to find out what photogr…

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ArcMap vs. ArcGIS Pro 16:27

3y ago16:27

16:27

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 and dispel common myths about making the move and give their top reasons why you may want to fast-track the transition. The team come armed with a treasure trove …

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GEO-GEE project winners: Monitoring the extent of ecosystem loss with maps 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

We have another cracker Location Matters episode this week covering two winning projects from the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) - Google Earth Engine (GEE) program. Our host, NGIS’ Sarah Butler & Yvonne Fong, Data Scientist at EO Data Science, are joined by project leads Nicholas Murray from James Cook University, and Dimos Traganos from the Ge…

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Rising above: NASA pioneer Dr Kathryn Sullivan on space, oceans, and climate change 36:40

3y ago36:40

36:40

Geologist Dr Kathryn Sullivan tackles the world’s biggest challenges with a little innovation Dr Kathryn Sullivan’s innate curiosity and love of exploration has led her to outer space, to ocean floors, and to leadership roles solving complex issues like climate change, poverty, inequality, and political unrest. As a specialist geologist, Dr Sulliva…

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