You are here News & Events Blogs Esri Australia blog Esri Australia blog All Business analytics Data-driven decisions Digital transformation Disruptive innovation DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Authoritative data sharing: An architecture blueprint for utilities A System of Engagement - an app-centric approach to connecting people, processes and data - is a key technology pattern that will make a big difference to any electric, gas, water or telecommunications organisation. But how do you know if your organisation has one? Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Q&A: Smart Government with Melissa Harris ANZLIC Chair and CEO of Land Use Victoria, Melissa Harris shares how DELWP is harnessing the digital revolution to develop smarter communities through location intelligence. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Smarter government for the digital age Discover how an entrepreneurial approach to government - built on transparency and accountability can drive smarter decisions for the future with Governor Martin O'Malley. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS The view from above Learn how near real-time data streams are helping develop targeted, effective policies for climate action, disaster resilience and a more sustainable future for Australia. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS The rise of smart cities Governor Martin O'Malley shares his insight into tackling common city challenges with smart government solutions. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS The maps that will make you rethink emergency management Looking at needs geographically helps provide a scientific approach to disaster management. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 6 essentials for your next GIS implementation Learn about and avoid common mistakes that slow down or derail the implementation of a new GIS. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS How geography plays a key role in the climate fight Climate data collected using geospatial technology can be visualised and forecasted over time, providing a method for decision-makers to monitor - in real-time - the effectiveness of carbon farming initiatives. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Get to know Mike King Learn more about the man behind the breakout Australian true crime podcast Mapping Evil with Mike King. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION APA's playbook for pipeline and gas utilities Discover how APA Group rapidly designed and deployed a whole-of-organisation geospatial platform creating instant access to data and insights - and for the first time, a consistent cloud-based approach. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Why vaccine distribution requires geographic thinking The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine poses a complex geospatial challenge for Australia in ensuring vaccine doses arrive where and when they're needed - and that they remain viable. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Inside WA Health's vision for the future WA Health covers the largest area for a single health authority in the world, with a population scattered across 2.5 million square kilometres. Managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state required a comprehensive geospatial solution. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Ensuring equitable vaccine distribution in Australia UNSW's Dr Ori Gudes answers questions on the use of location intelligence for equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in Australia. Learn more DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION Replacing 50,000 man hours with AI Discover Director of Artificial Intelligence Omar Maher's state-of-the-art approach to detecting overhead powerlines with deep neural networks. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Q&A with New York State Police: Getting ahead of a public safety crisis New York State Police's Senior Intelligence Analyst Kellen Crouse shares valuable insights on how law enforcement organisations can use GIS to stay ahead of threats to public safety. Learn more DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION Q&A with Norman Disney & Young: Integrating BIM and GIS Norman Disney & Young's John Benstead shares further insights on the engineering firm's digital twin of Sydney's Circular Quay developed with BIM and GIS integration recently showcased at Ozri 2020. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Q&A with Esri Global Director of AI: Machine learning for disaster response and recovery Esri's Global Director of Artificial Intelligence, Omar Maher provides deeper insights into how machine learning can be applied in a post-disaster environment. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Q&A with Lauren Bennett & Ankita Bakshi: Advanced spatial analytics Take a deep dive into spatial statistics and analysis with Esri's Data Science Lead Lauren Bennett and Product Engineer Ankita Bakshi, as they answer questions from the user community on their recent Ozri presentation. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Why census data is critical to COVID-19 response At the height of the pandemic, access to authoritative and up-to-date statistics became the key to developing effective response strategies. Here's why census data is central to policy making. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS 2020 StoryMaps Competition Interested in participating in the 2020 StoryMaps competition? Explore how teachers, school students and university students can get involved. Learn more DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION Pioneering a world-first approach to building safety Read an interview with David Middlemiss on the ACT Government's new tool automating building audit and inspection processes. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Why health agencies need spatial data during a crisis In the wake of COVID-19, a spatial perspective is more important than ever in managing outbreaks, performing contact-tracing and enabling a robust community response to stop the spread. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Driving an Enterprise GIS with strategic rebranding How rebranding job titles and department names can help you change your image from mapmaker to enterprise IT solution provider. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Best practices for enterprise GIS Explore the five pillars of location intelligence and how to put in place a learning pathway for GIS users across your organisation. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Navigating the path from GIS manager to GIS leader Over the last 10 years, the role of GIS manager has transformed from managing a team of GIS practitioners to an enterprise IT system leader enabling others to use GIS to make better decisions. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Don't let aging technology damage your legacy Legacy technology can be a roadblock for utility providers. Real-time, spatial software can work alongside legacy technology. Geo-enabling the network can create a model for digital transformation for energy infrastructure businesses. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Why Cloud is king in the post-COVID-19 era The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more agile Cloud-based technology deployments - as demonstrated with the global best-practice example of oil and gas giant Woodside. Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION A business guide to AI and location intelligence See how business executives derive insight by combining artificial intelligence with location-based analytics Learn more DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Digitalising navigational charts for safety NOAA is leading the world in phasing out paper charts, embracing the advantages of Electronic Navigational Charts. Learn more DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS Lessons from Bega Valley's bush fire recovery efforts In the summer of 2019, 70 per cent of Bega Valley Shire Council's land area was damaged by the bush fires. Here are the lessons learned from their response and recovery efforts. 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