GIS – Asking the Why in the Where
Anybody who reads this blog or attends my talks, will hear me use the term ‘where’. To me its the best way to describe what we do “answer where questions’. Focusing on the technology, as we have all...
View ArticleLocation Intelligence: What is your best Solution?
I use the term location intelligence (LI) with great caution. Why? I always feel it is still a term which is poorly understood. It really sits under the more general ‘business intelligence’ umbrella....
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What’s next: GIS for Everyone?
The title of this blog post is the combination of titles from 2 interesting articles I recently read: GIS for Everyone? and What’s next for GIS?. Both very thought provoking, oh and somewhat...
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Teasing out the (GIS) Story
Mr L and I were chatting the other day about the problem to story path. It was in the back of my mind as I wrote yesterday’s blog post: Location Intelligence: What is your best Solution?. Some of the...
View Article3 Common ArcGIS Mistakes
The new ArcGIS platform has helped broaden the spectrum of ‘where’ questions which subscribers can answer. Publishing data and generating maps has never been easier. Configuring simple map based web...
View ArticleHave story maps finally come of age?
Let me be brutally honest. I did not like the first set of Esri story map templates released. They were far too GIS-ey. When I shared them with my non-GIS, non-mappy friends there were a few raised...
View ArticleWhy do you need to understand the ArcGIS solutions pyramid?
I’ll admit to loving brain-storming sessions. I’m a big picture person, so stepping back, pulling together and linking ‘pieces’ is an exercise I love doing. We had one of those sessions this week. Our...
View ArticleWhat is your ArcGIS persona?
Hmm, that term persona. I keep reading about the need to ‘define a persona’ for clients or those you interact with internally or externally. But what are these pesky personas, and do they have any...
View ArticleDesperate need for ArcGIS business solution experts
I am sometimes asked “In which area of ArcGIS do you see the biggest skill shortage?” My answer: ArcGIS business solution experts! A follow up question from this response is often “What is an ArcGIS...
View ArticleIs your map problem like a frozen dinner?
I’m not much of a foodie I have to admit. As a vegetarian, I would be happy eating black bean burritos each night. That said, Mr L and I extended our conversation around our ArcGIS Solutions Pyramid....
View ArticleMy map problem is like a home cooked meal HELP!
You cannot beat a home cooked meal. To me little tastes better than a meal cooked by my wife. Carefully assembled, beautifully put together. I watch with awe as my wife goes back and forth from the...
View ArticleHow is your ArcGIS map problem like Thanksgiving dinner?
Think about your Thanksgiving dinner. Hours of preparation, pots and pans galore, chopping here, sampling there. Finally the dinner table is covered with dishes heaped with food. Turkey, mashed...
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2016: A year of Geospatial Growing Pains
As 2016 nears its end, this is a good time to reflect. The rapid evolution of the geospatial industry has continued this year. The technology is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Platforms and SaaS...
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An ArcGIS Jumpstart is like trying to fly without a parachute
Have you ever come across an ArcGIS Jumpstart? Sounds quick, easy and cheap. Right? Generally that’s the point. Some quick guidance and you are on your own. So let me ask this. Have you ever watched...
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4 ArcGIS Hits and Misses (and what we learned)
At years end I always like to reflect. Looking back what have we learned? I believe 2016 was a year of growing pains for geospatial. So how did those growing pains express themselves in our business,...
View ArticleBuilding your ArcGIS runway. Huh?
Looks like I’ve been overdoing the Christmas eggnog. ArcGIS runway’s …. whatever next? Stick with me here. Somewhere inside of today’s blog might be that Christmas present you forgot to open until now....
View ArticleHow much does ArcGIS Online REALLY Cost?
Let me ask you a question. I’ll whisper it in your ear so others cannot hear. How much does ArcGIS Online cost? You might answer: “My 5 named user annual subscription is $2500 plus additional credits...
View ArticleGetting Rich with GIS
Getting Rich with GIS? That is just what Uber have done. They are one great example of an organization using the ability to answer a core ‘where’ question to build an incredible business. Getting Rich...
View ArticleOffline ArcGIS Asset Management. Really?
Our blog post editor sometimes asks me “Where are you going with this one?” He will at times reign me in. Other times, as in this case, he let’s me at the topic. So another question here: Offline...
View ArticleVideo: Your ArcGIS Dream Vacation
Ever wondered how to get the most out of ArcGIS? To maximize ROI? In this video we lay the ground work for success with ArcGIS. What are the key elements you need to have in place to be able to use...
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