Find Advice, Recognition, and Inspiration in the Map Gallery

by Esri UC on May 14, 2012

The Map Gallery at UC is more than just an engaging display of hundreds of maps. It’s an opportunity for you to connect with other professionals and share ideas about GIS projects and map design.

Larry Nierth, the GIS Supervisor at the City of Houston, said the Map Gallery provides a venue for him to try out new things: “I use the Map Gallery as a chance to challenge myself with different and unique presentation and analysis techniques and see how well they’re perceived and understood. Since the maps I submit are often part of an important project for the City of Houston, the comments I receive from fellow GIS professionals and Esri’s staff cartographers help me ensure that my messages are conveyed well graphically.” Continue reading →

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Forecast for UC: 100% Chance of Cloud

by Esri UC on May 9, 2012

Given that “cloud” has become one of the most used technology buzzwords of the decade, it’s not surprising that the 2012 Esri International User Conference is shaping up to offer an impressive number of cloud sessions on the agenda.

In speaking with you, we know that you’re interested in figuring out the best ways to take advantage of this new computing paradigm. Some of you, like Dana Nibby from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, are interested in the resource capabilities the cloud offers. “Working in the cloud puts customers in a ‘Goldilocks’ zone for accessing just the right amount of resources,” Nibby said. “It enables public sector employees to operate like startup entrepreneurs who’ve always had to do more with less. Continue reading →

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Experience the Full Power of Where at Esri UC

by Esri UC on May 2, 2012

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2012 UC agenda search and planner is now available. In addition to exploring the more than 900-plus sessions in the agenda, you can also use the planner to start building your schedule for the week. Not only can this help you get to all of the presentations that matter most to you, but it’s also a great tool for justifying your trip to San Diego.  Once you’ve built your schedule, you can export it to Outlook or iCal so you can synch it with your mobile device.

While we hope you spend time delving into the full breadth of the agenda, here are a few of the topics that are generating buzz throughout the GIS community: Continue reading →

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Learn How to Do More with Less at Esri UC

by Esri UC on April 26, 2012

Map, chart, and data production organizations currently face a daunting task. In the face of deep cuts in staffing levels and seeing their budgets slashed by as much as fifty percent, these organizations are being asked to maintain or even increase the production of mission-critical map and information products.

You’re not alone. Join our map, chart, and data production team at the Esri UC and explore how new tools and workflows can help you meet greater demands despite having fewer resources. From SDI and imagery to cartography and national mapping, you’ll find the information and help you need to meet your goals. Mark Cygan, Esri’s map, chart, and data production industry manager, previews what we have in-store at this year’s UC.

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Get a Sneak Peek at This Year’s Agenda

by Esri UC on April 18, 2012

The wait is finally over. After months of reviewing abstracts and your feedback about the topics most important to you, the agenda for the 2012 Esri UC is beginning to take shape. While we’re still fine-tuning the details about where and when certain presentations will take place (scheduling  more than 900 sessions for a three-and-a-half-day time window is no easy task), we are excited to release a preliminary list of sessions for this year’s conference. Continue reading →

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Discover Imagery Management Solutions at Esri UC

by Esri UC on April 17, 2012

The move to digital sensors from more traditional scanned aerial imagery has had a profound impact on the way GIS professionals use remotely sensed data.  The volume, speed, and clarity of imagery that digital cameras collect opens up image processing possibilities and analyses that are much more accurate. At ArcGIS 10.1, the ability to manage and produce imagery on-the-fly is changing the traditional input-output model to a transactional model that speeds the production of imagery products. Continue reading →

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2012 Is the Year for Utilities at Esri UC

by Esri UC on April 12, 2012

Between ArcGIS 10.1, the cloud, and ArcGIS Online, this year’s UC is a can’t-miss event for GIS users in any industry. However, this year is particularly important for utilities professionals, given the current economic climate and the federal government’s emphasis on the strict management of transmission resources.

With these factors in mind, our utilities team has developed a comprehensive program of events, presentations, and speakers that are geared toward helping you solve your biggest utilities problems with GIS.  Bill Meehan, Esri’s director of utility solutions, explains why he’s excited about this year’s UC.

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Catching Up with Clark Magnet High School

by Esri UC on April 3, 2012

One of the highlights during last year’s plenary session at UC was the presentation by Dominique Evans-Bye, a GIS and science teacher at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, California, and her student Yeprem Chavdarian. The pair showed how introducing GIS technology in the classroom empowered students to tackle a variety of projects, from marine science research to other environmental issues.

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More than Just a Map

by Esri UC on March 27, 2012

When you submit your map for the Map Gallery at UC, you’re not just submitting a cartographic product—you’re sharing inspiration, ideas, and creativity.

You’re also sharing your reputation. The more than 900 maps submitted to the Map Gallery every year are actually first impressions for the Esri cartographers that create the annual Esri Map Book. Continue reading →

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GIS in Action—Volume I

by Esri UC on March 23, 2012

More than seminars, papers, and map galleries, the Esri UC is GIS in action

One of our favorite parts of the Esri UC is learning about the diverse ways people all over the world use geospatial technology to solve problems, improve communities, and inspire change.  And even though the UC is still several months away, we still love learning about, and sharing, this great work.

With that in mind, we’re launching a new feature that highlights recent stories from around the world that showcase innovative and inspirational uses of geospatial technology. We will be posting new volumes every few weeks. Continue reading →

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