Latest Contributions by SpatialNinja

Join Esri and the Telecom User Community for a community meetup! This time we'll be getting together at a bar in the Gaslamp San Diego during the Esri UC. Join us for a casual meetup afterparty following the Esri infrastructure social.  Nothing formal, just a few like minded geogeeks in the telecom industry hanging out.    Where? TBA   When? Tuesday July 15th 8:00 - ???? - Following the Infrastructure Social     Please RSVP to this event post and we'll see you there! ... View more

  In this virtual meetup, you’ll learn what’s new in ArcGIS and have an opportunity to connect with others virtually in the Telecom User Community. What you’ll learn in this meetup What is an enterprise mapping and spatial analytics system? Self-service mapping with AI assistants Enterprise architecture considerations for ArcGIS   Meetup FAQ If I would enable such an Enterprise System on premises, which type of shared storage should I have so that to support Highly Available Scenario. I have visited Esri Documentation, but I noticed that the documentation does not provide specific deployment, instead it provide high level specifications for the shared storage like for example (consistence read after write, random I/O access). Could you describe specific storage deployment in Windows Server Environment?  - You can find more information on high availability patterns, including considerations for your relational datastore and ArcGIS data store here: https://architecture.arcgis.com/en/framework/architecture-practices/reliability/high-availability.html#high-availability-patterns   You mentioned that Esri was incorporating AI assistants into other apps. What are some examples?  - Esri is developing many opportunities for users to leverage AI assistants in our technology. In addition to the demonstration shown in the meetup around ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Survey123, there are also AI assistants integrated in ArcGIS Pro, the ArcGIS support website, ArcGIS Hub, Microsoft Copilot, and ArcGIS Survey123 submission using Computer Vision for image extraction,   Is the pole audit workflow that was shown available as a preconfigured application?  - Yes, the Communications Pole Audit Solution is available for users to deploy as part of our ArcGIS Solutions for Telecommunications. You can find more information HERE   Are there ways to check if my ArcGIS Enterprise environment is architected properly for my workflows?  - We recommend checking out the ArcGIS Architecture Center as architecture.arcgis.com. You can also reach out to your Esri Account Manager to get connected with a Solution Architect on our team to learn about best practices for growing your enterprise mapping system.   Can I make my own AI assistant in ArcGIS?  - Yes, leveraging the ArcGIS SDKs and APIs you'll be able to extend the LLMs and AI Assistants from Esri.    On one of the architecture diagrams, Neo4j was listed as one of the data stores.  Is the graph database used for the network model or does it also include other geospatial data?  - The network model shown leveraged the ArcGIS Utility Network to handle the network topology of the fiber and wireless network. ArcGIS Knowledge, which works with graph engines, would allow you to interact with and visualize your graph data inside of ArcGIS.   If there are additional questions on this topic, please reply to this post or post your question under the Telecommunications Questions board. See you at the next meetup!   -Esri Telecom Team   ... View more

In this episode of TGI5 we walk through how to publish your own web styles from ArcGIS Pro to use in your web mapping.   Use Published 2D Symbols in ArcGIS Online Communications Data Management Solution Thanks for watching! ... View more

    In this virtual meetup, you’ll learn what’s new in Esri Developer and have an opportunity to virtually connect with others in the Telecommunications Community. What’s new in ArcGIS Developer Technology Overview of Esri client APIs and extension SDKs How to get started with Esri Developer   Meetup FAQ Is the enclosures add-in for splice diagrams available publicly? If so, where could we find it for download?  - Yes, there is a splice diagram template in the Communications Utility Network Foundation ArcGIS Solution, and the enclosure diagram shown on the webinar can be accessed here: https://github.com/esri/arcgis-pro-sdk-community-samples/tree/master/NetworkDiagram/CreateDiagramWithACustomLayout Are the new GEOAI tools a product we need a license for?  - No, there are AI capabilities across ArcGIS apps. To access those apps a user needs the proper user type licensing, but GeoAI is not an ArcGIS product, its capabilities built into ArcGIS. How we can provide input into with open-source libraries Esri supports?  - If you are interested in providing feedback please reply to this post and we can connect. Can I incorporate my own logic into Esri AI Assistants?  - Yes, leveraging the Pro SDK Can I use web maps from the GIS portal in the web application I am building?  - Yes, you can leverage the web map ID in your app development to bring in web maps from your portal. When will the 3D tiles basemap service be available?   - Later this year. Be sure to follow the ArcGIS Blog.   If there are additional questions on this topic, please reply to this post or post your question under the Telecommunications Questions board. See you at the next meetup!   -Esri Telecom Team ... View more

  In this episode we discuss ways to stay involved with the Esri Telecom User Community in 2025. Community page Esri Community Meetups Video Series ... View more

  Join Esri and the Telecom User Community for an in-person meetup!   Where? Esri Louisville Denver Office 167 S Taylor Ave Louisville, Colorado 80027   When? Wednesday March 19, 2025 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM MST   Register for the Event This event has limited space and requires registration and confirmation.  Please note that this in-person meetup for ArcGIS users in the Telecom User Community only.  ... View more

  Join us for an Esri Telecom User Community Meetup on April 1st!     This virtual meetup is focused on What's New in Esri Developer and is for the Esri Telecom User Community. This is your chance to hear technical updates, talk with Esri staff, learn from other members of the community, and stay informed.     What's new in ArcGIS developer technology Overview of Esri client APIs and extension SDKs How to get started with Esri Developer   Don't miss your opportunity to learn how GIS technology is helping organizations meet challenges in the telecom industry.    ... View more

  Where? Esri Developer Summit When? March 11th during the hosted lunch break**   **We'll all find a table and sit together during the lunch break. If interested, please RSVP to this event so we can connect during the event.   ... View more

  News & Updates A Look Back at GIS in Telecom in 2024 In 2024, we saw telecommunications companies leveraged GIS technology in several key ways to enhance their operations and service offerings. Here are a few of those ways: Network Planning and Design: Telecom providers used GIS to optimize network planning by mapping out areas with potential for network expansion or where enhancements were needed. This involved analyzing demographic data, topography, and existing infrastructure to determine the most effective locations for new installations like base stations or fiber-optic cables. GIS helped in capacity planning, ensuring that network resources were allocated efficiently to meet demand, particularly in the context of 5G rollout. Network Information Management: GIS was crucial for managing telecom assets, providing a visual representation of all network components, from towers to underground cables. This technology facilitated better asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and response to network issues by pinpointing the exact locations of assets, which was particularly useful in disaster recovery scenarios. Service Delivery and Customer Management: By integrating GIS with customer data, telecom companies could offer location-specific services and improve customer satisfaction. This included targeted marketing, understanding service coverage gaps, and improving the precision of service delivery, especially for emergency services where location accuracy is critical. Real-Time Network Monitoring: GIS tools were used for real-time monitoring of network performance across different geographical areas. This allowed telecom providers to quickly identify and address network anomalies or outages, thereby reducing downtime and improving service reliability. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: With the growing emphasis on sustainability, telecoms employed GIS to assess environmental impacts of new installations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and minimizing ecological footprints. This included site selection for new infrastructure to avoid sensitive areas. Disaster Management: GIS technology supported disaster preparedness and response by providing telecom companies with tools to model potential impacts on network infrastructure, plan recovery operations, and communicate effectively during crises. The integration with real-time data feeds allowed for immediate action to maintain service continuity or restore services post-disaster. IoT and Digital Twin Initiatives: With the expansion of IoT and digital twin projects, GIS helped telecom companies in deploying sensors and managing data from these devices across urban environments, enhancing connectivity and service innovation. Geospatial Analytics for Business Intelligence: Beyond operational use, GIS was leveraged for strategic decision-making through advanced geospatial analytics, helping in market analysis, competitive positioning, and identifying new business opportunities. Its always exciting to see how the telecom user community is applying GIS technology to real-world problems in telecom.  It there are others you've seen your teams and organization use GIS in telecom, be sure to share those in the comments. Product Updates: ArcGIS Pro Update (November 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Online (November 2024) What’s New in ArcGIS Survey123 (November 2024) What’s New for Spatial Analytics across ArcGIS (Q4 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Experience Builder (November 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Location Services (November 2024)  What's New in ArcGIS Workflow Manager (November 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Web Editor (November 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App (November 2024) What's New In ArcGIS Dashboards (November 2024) What's new in ArcGIS Field Maps (November 2024)     Recent TGI5s View All TGI5 Episodes      Meetups & Events TGI60 - Spatial Analysis (November 2024)  Re-watch this meetup which was focused on leveraging ArcGIS for spatial analysis and is for the Esri Telecom User Community. This is your chance to discover technical updates, talk with Esri staff, learn from other members of the community, and stay informed.     GIS Heroes We're happy to get to introduce you to our latest GIS hero in telecommunications, Adam Trimble of Vantage Point Solutions! Simply put, Adam is a pro when it comes to GIS and CAD and expert who specializes in Web GIS. He 's known for helping simplify AutoCAD mapping, fiber optic planning, and database management, while making sure construction maps are as accurate as possible and trusted throughout the organization. Adam's work in converting data between GIS and AutoCAD, customizing databases to fit unique needs, and working closely with stakeholders to ensure everything meets the right standards, is a huge part of keeping projects on track and running smoothly.   Also, please join us in celebrating Amy Stuyvesant, GISP, from Merit Network, as our latest GIS Hero in Telecommunications at Esri! With a focus on digital equity, Amy leads critical data analyses that support impactful grant applications and decision-making processes. As a leader, Amy inspires a talented team of GIS analysts, driving the creation of cutting-edge dashboards and field applications that empower users to make data-driven decisions. Amy’s is GISP certified and holds a master’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to innovation and leadership in the GIS field makes her a true asset to the industry. Nominate a GIS Hero Today!     Telecom Insights  For more insights, be sure to sign up for the Telecom News newsletter at esri.com/telecom.   Previous Bits & Bytes: TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - October 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - September 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - August 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - July 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - June 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - April 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - March 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - February 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - January 2024    ... View more

  This meetup is focused on leveraging ArcGIS for spatial analysis and is for the Esri Telecom User Community. This is your chance to discover technical updates, talk with Esri staff, learn from other members of the community, and stay informed. GeoAI in ArcGIS Visualization and exploration Data-driven decision-making   If there are additional questions on this topic, please reply to this post or post your question under the Telecommunications Questions board. See you at the next meetup!   Patrick Huls ... View more

  News & Updates IMGIS 2024 Recap Plenary & Telecom Keynote As always, the plenary session was truly remarkable, as infrastructure industry thought leaders and special guest speakers shared their vision for sustainable and connected infrastructure. They demonstrated how GIS technology is being utilized to address the challenges of today. Attendees had the opportunity to witness ArcGIS in action through a diverse range of presentations that highlighted new products, capabilities, updates, and enhancements. User presentations led by special guests from NiSource, Inc., Puget Sound Energy, Metropolitan Utilities District, and GeoDecisions with Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission were particularly insightful and enriching. Re-watch some of our favorite highlights from the opening plenary below. Our Work - Capabilities and Products   ArcGIS Field Maps   ArcGIS Urban for Planning   The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence   Re-watch the entire plenary   Following the opening plenary, the Esri Telecom Team conducted the Telecom Keynote session, delivering an overview of the current state of GIS in the Telecom industry. This encompassed the diverse applications of a geographic approach within the telecommunications sector. The Esri Telecom Team also presented several exemplary map instances from the user community showcasing GIS systems in practical use. These illustrations underscored the application of GIS in wireless planning, storm mitigation, bridging the digital divide, as well as fiber planning and deployment. Re-watch the Telecom Industry Keynote _______________________________________________________________   User Presentations Leveraging GIS for End-to-End Tracking of Telecom Infrastructure Deployments  Tim Sherman from Ervin Cable Construction LLC  Tim shared how Ervin Cable Construction streamlined the tracking & management of their large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects by implementing Esri's ArcGIS Enterprise software suite. The centralized system provided data management, mapping, visualization, and analytics capabilities, allowing ECC to monitor projects from engineering through construction. ArcGIS Pro for engineering phases, while mobile apps enabled real-time data collection during construction.     Automated Fiber Design with Esri and AutoCAD Integration   Scott Casey from Spatial Business Systems (SBS) Scott shared how more than 1.25 million miles of fiber will be designed and built over the next five years. GIS is the foundation of any telecommunications network; however, the design is typically performed using AutoCAD. In recent years, Esri and Autodesk have established a firm commitment to interoperability, which has created great opportunities for Esri partners and network operators.   Unlocking the Power of GIS: Telecom Engineering with GIS Solutions Ashley Pharo and Tony Franks from Bonfire Infrastructure Group At Bonfire we believe that everyone deserves access to affordable broadband because it makes life better. We're unveiling our engineering processes, driven by Esri applications, demonstrating how GIS tech has bolstered collaboration and provided us with vital geospatial insights for telecommunication engineering. Discover how GIS and attribute rules utilization have revolutionized our methods, shifting from manual quality control and PDF-based engineering to leveraging extensive geospatial data, enhancing our operational efficiency and strategic capabilities in the telecommunications sector. _______________________________________________________________   Tech Sessions ArcGIS Solutions for Telecom   In this session, we provided valuable insights into the diverse range of ArcGIS Solutions available for the Telecommunications industry. You'll be provided a comprehensive overview of these solutions, highlighting their latest features and enhancements. Additionally, we will guide you through the process of deploying and extending these solutions to meet your specific needs. To further enhance your understanding, we will showcase real-world examples of telecom-specific ArcGIS solutions in action.   Sneak Peak look at the High-Level Design ArcGIS Solution   Re-watch the entire ArcGIS Solutions for Telecom session ______________________________________ The Foundations for Digital Twins in Telecom In this session, we dove into the foundations of Digital Twins in the Telecom industry and explore how ArcGIS can be leveraged to unlock their full potential. Join us as we discuss the key concepts and principles behind Digital Twins and their application in the Telecom sector. We will showcase how ArcGIS provides a robust platform for creating and managing Digital Twins, enabling telecom professionals to gain valuable insights, improve network performance, and enhance decision-making. Digital Twin in GIS Example Demo   Re-watch The Foundations for Digital Twins in Telecom _______________________________________________________________   Telecom SIG & TelUC Meetup Throughout the IMGIS week, alongside insightful technology sessions and user presentations, there were abundant occasions for the telecom user community to convene, interact, and exchange knowledge. In addition to the Telecom Special Interest Group (SIG) session, the user community gathered for an informal social event on Wednesday night (depicted below).     Product Updates: New Pretrained Geospatial AI Models for Disaster Response     Recent TGI5s View All TGI5 Episodes      Meetups & Events TGI60 - Spatial Analysis - Virtual Meetup  This meetup is focused on leveraging ArcGIS for spatial analysis and is for the Esri Telecom User Community. This is your chance to discover technical updates, talk with Esri staff, learn from other members of the community, and stay informed.     GIS Heroes Please join us in celebrating one of our newest Esri GIS Heroes in Telecommunications: Andreas Kramer, from 1&1 Versatel Since 2011, Andreas has been instrumental in helping to develop and support 1&1 Versatel’s GIS infrastructure by creating a robust enterprise and client solution that supports the entire telecommunications process chain. Andreas helps deliver purpose built GIS solutions that have made ArcGIS instrumental resource at 1&1 Versatel empowering over 1,000 internal users and 50,000 external users. Nominate a GIS Hero Today!     Telecom Insights  FBA Presents – Hyperscaling Productivity with CAD and GIS Integration Webinar In today’s ultra-competitive telecommunications industry, the need for enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to increase speed and scale are more critical than ever. While both play distinct roles, integration is key to streamlining plan/design/build cycles and accelerating time-to-market. During this webinar, experts from Esri and Spatial Business Systems (SBS), will discuss the relationship between GIS and CAD, and how, together, they enhance network asset management and enable workflow automation, delivering hyperscale productivity gains. Key Takeaways: Distinguishing GIS and CAD: Learn the differences in requirements and capabilities of enterprise GIS and CAD to understand how they complement one another in network design and management. GIS as the Network Foundation: Explore how GIS offers a clear and holistic view of network inventory, scaling to handle large CSP data and user volumes while integrating seamlessly with BSS and OSS for comprehensive network management. The Engineer’s Role with CAD: Discover how CAD is tailored to fit the needs of engineers, providing precise information for network construction and fulfilling technological, regulatory, and financial requirements. Integration for Success: Understand why GIS and CAD integration is critical to maintaining evergreen data quality, improving staff productivity, and increasing opportunities for automation, ultimately driving faster time-to-market and enhanced competitiveness. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how GIS and CAD can work together to optimize decision-making, simplify workflows, and streamline intelligent network design. Access the webinar from October 30th here: https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-hyperscaling-productivity-with-cad-and-gis-integration/   For more insights, be sure to sign up for the Telecom News newsletter at esri.com/telecom.   Previous Bits & Bytes: TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - September 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - August 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - July 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - June 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - April 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - March 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - February 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - January 2024    ... View more

  News & Updates Hurricane Helene and Milton Resources Esri offers access to hurricane/cyclone data, live feeds, technology, and resources. Access those resources below, and if you need assistance please reach out to the Esri Disaster Response Program. https://www.esri.com/en-us/disaster-response/disasters/hurricanes   Integrating Salesforce and ArcGIS If you use Salesforce today and need to get the most out of your Salesforce and ArcGIS systems, this post is for you. This post will provides a high-level overview of the successful patterns for integrating Salesforce and ArcGIS. You will find options for Salesforce users and ArcGIS users, options for software or developer focused approaches, and options for desktop and field workflows. Learn more.     Scalable hosted feature layers in ArcGIS Online: Tile queries and response caching Hosted feature layers come in all shapes and sizes; some start off big, some grow over time as data is updated. Regardless of their origins, it’s important that datasets remain performant, which brings me to the topic of this article: response caching. Response caching might sound a bit boring on the surface but I think it’s pretty exciting as it allows hosted feature layers to scale even when your maps go viral. Learn more.   Product Updates: What's New in ArcGIS API for Python 2.4.0 (September 2024) What's new for quarter three for ArcGIS Hub, 2024 What’s new in ArcGIS Survey123 (September 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Image Dedicated (August 2024)     Recent TGI5s TGI5 - Episode 111 - Survey123 Assistant and Auto Translate  TGI5 - Episode 112 - Business Analyst Infographic Dashboard      Meetups & Events Upcoming Esri IMGIS - Event Meetup  Excited to announce that the Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS (IMGIS) Conference is just around the corner! This event gathers professionals from diverse industries, all working together to connect communities and enhance our quality of life. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience. Learn more and register to join us this fall. Telecom Industry Sessions @ IMGIS Telecom Industry Sessions and Activities 2024 IMGIS Flier      Telecom Insights TM Forum inform: Three lessons in collaboration for data-driven organizations Ineffective collaboration is a significant contributor to business failures, a recent survey found. And while most business executives understand this intuitively, the knowledge doesn’t make collaboration any easier to achieve. The profusion of data across the enterprise has made coordination even more complex, as siloed departments must share information with partners inside and outside the organization. Article snapshot: with data flooding the modern enterprise, smart executives are embracing three tenets of collaboration—grounded in location technology—to make important projects successful. Read more.   Geospatial Experiences Podcast: Amerley Ampofo, MTN, Ghana; The key to good leadership is through emotional intelligence Amerley Ampofo is an incredibly inspirational person. She works in the telco field for MTN Ghana, which is the largest provider of telco services for the country. Her journey from GeoMarketing into Customer Insights & Analytics, continually building on GIS was fascinating to hear and I connected with Amerley immediately. She has a fun personality, is very positive and is extremely driven. She has focused throughout her career on doing the best job she can wherever she is and learning as much as possible while there. Amerley attributes her success to her innate curiosity and natural proclivity to solving problems for the good of the business and society. She says that she has always asked questions to try to learn and encourages listeners to do the same. No matter our role, we can always strive to improve and the best way to do that is to get curious, according to Amerley. I could go out on a limb and say that Amerley has made a career specializing in applying GIS and coupling those skills with her inquisitive nature; in doing so, she has established herself  as a subject matter expert in the geospatial field and is an invaluable asset to her industry.   For more insights, be sure to sign up for the Telecom News newsletter at esri.com/telecom.   Previous Bits & Bytes: TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - August 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - July 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - June 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - April 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - March 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - February 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - January 2024    ... View more

  News & Updates Esri Location Data for Telecommunications Access a global location data portfolio, vetted for accuracy by an expert team of data scientists, demographers, and geographers. Supplement your existing database with quality data variables from authoritative data sources. Ready-to-use datasets include demographics, behavioral and business data, environmental live feeds, places and movement data, high-quality imagery, and frequently updated basemaps. Check out this story map with common location datasets available for telecommunications.   Expand Self-Service Mapping to More Users with ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 With an intuitive, consistent user experience, ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 works with the Microsoft apps you’re already familiar with. Transform data into interactive maps that anyone in your organization can view and understand. Go beyond spreadsheets, charts, and graphs. ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 empowers users to create vivid, interactive maps, painting a fuller picture of what’s happening within your data. Learn more.   How to combine mobile 3D scans with ArcGIS With the evolution of smartphones, the field of 3D scanning transformed and mobile scans are now at our fingertips. Of course, phones will not replace professional 3D scanners. Their simplicity, however, makes them a powerful alternative when scanning easily accessible and up-to-room-size objects. GPS technology has followed a similar path from expensive devices made for professionals to standard features on smartphones. Today it is possible to use both technologies together, creating georeferenced 3D models in minutes. Learn more.   Reminder: ArcGIS Collector on Windows platform to retire On Oct 1, 2024, ArcGIS Collector on Windows will be officially retired and no longer supported by Esri.  Collector on Windows will continue to work on mobile devices if already downloaded, but please note that it will not be supported or further enhanced. To provide flexibility during this transition, the Collector app will remain in the Microsoft Store until October 2025. Learn more.   Product Updates: What's new in ArcGIS StoryMaps (August 2024) What's New in ArcGIS Monitor 2024.0 ArcGIS Field Maps 24.2.1 release     Recent TGI5s TGI5 - Episode 107 - Taking Web Maps Offline with ArcGIS Field Maps  TGI5 - Episode 108 - Communications Pole Audit Solution Pt. 1  TGI5 - Episode 109 - Communications Pole Audit Solution Pt. 2  TGI5 - Episode 110 - GeoEnrichment      Meetups & Events This last month we held the 3rd quarter virtual meetup in which the Esri team covered new updates in ArcGIS. If you didn't get a chance to join this webinar, be sure to watch the recording. Alot of great updates across the ArcGIS system. Upcoming Carolinas Regional Meetup - Charlotte - In-Person  Join the the Telecom User Community as the next Carolinas in-person meetup. This event has limited space and requires registration and confirmation.  Please note that this in-person meetup for ArcGIS users in the Telecom User Community only. Register today and we'll you see on September 16th.   Esri IMGIS - Event Meetup  Excited to announce that the Esri Infrastructure Management & GIS (IMGIS) Conference is just around the corner! This event gathers professionals from diverse industries, all working together to connect communities and enhance our quality of life. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative experience. Learn more and register to join us this fall.       Telecom Insights Leveraging Land and Location Intelligence in Telecommunications Jack Dangermond, President and Founder of Esri, highlights a fundamental challenge: "A lack of understanding, as well as the failure to collaborate, is a fundamental problem that we’re facing." Building on this insight, our webinar - hosted by Jim Hodges and the amazing team at Light Reading - explores how integrating land intelligence capabilities within a Digital Twin, using Esri’s ArcGIS, can revolutionize the telecommunications industry and transform decision-making processes and operational efficiencies. Key topics covered: - Understanding Land Intelligence Systems: Discover the transformative power of land intelligence in GIS, which overlays various datasets to address industry-specific challenges. - Comprehensive Data Utilization: Explore the critical datasets used in ArcGIS for land intelligence, including parcel data, geology and soil data, topography, land cover, and demographic and socioeconomic data. - Integrating OSS and BSS with ArcGIS: Learn how successful organizations unify their Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) with ArcGIS to create a single source of truth. - Empowering Teams Across Departments: Understand how a land intelligence GIS supports optimal site selection, network design optimization, environmental risk assessment, and efficient incident management. - Strategic Operations and Disaster Preparedness: Gain insights into how GIS aids in comprehensive asset management, market analysis, strategic expansion, and disaster preparedness and recovery. Learn how telecom providers can ensure rapid restoration of services and minimize the impact on customers and infrastructure. Watch the webinar below.   For more insights, be sure to sign up for the Telecom News newsletter at esri.com/telecom.   Previous Bits & Bytes: TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - March 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - April 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - June 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - July 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - August 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - September 2023 TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - October 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - November 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - December 2023  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - January 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - February 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - March 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - April 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - June 2024  TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - July 2024    ... View more