TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - January 2024
News & Updates
Heading into 2024, the ArcGIS Solutions team has quite a few updates and new telecom solutions planned. Updates to Network Path Planner and Communications Data Management. And new solutions around Communications Pole Audit and Communications Construction Management. If you are interested in being an early adopter and providing input into these solutions or others, please reach out. Otherwise, be on the look out for these updates and new releases throughout the year. Roadmap blog.
FCC Broadband Data Collection Update
The June 2023 Broadband Data Collection (BDC) is now available within ArcGIS Living Atlas. This ready-to-use layer shows fixed broadband availability for every Census Block and H3 Resolution-8 hexagonal area in the U.S. and outlying territories. The layer summarizes the June 2023 BDC data showing the number of served, underserved, and unserved Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) by transmission technology in a given geography. It is a composite of six sublayers – State, County, Tract, Block Group, Block, and H3 Resolution-8 hexagons – each with a related table listing all Internet Service Provider (ISP) offerings by technology and speed tier. Learn more.
***ArcMap Enters Mature Support in March 2024***
Mature Support is the last phase of the life cycle before ArcGIS Desktop is retired. During mature support, there will continue to be technical support available, but there will no longer be software updates, functionality-based patches, or hotfixes. This blog provides information to help guide your transition from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. We’ll cover what mature support means, ways we’ve been creating awareness around the life cycle, important dates regarding the discontinuation of ArcGIS Desktop sales, and resources to help users migrate ArcMap workflows to ArcGIS Pro.
Esri Telecom GIS Heroes
Esri telecom GIS heroes are members of the GIS community who use geospatial technology to create innovative solutions. These heroes meet challenges and inspire others to imagine how GIS can help them do their work better. Congrats to the latest GIS heroes below, and be sure to nominate the next GIS hero today!
Product Updates:
ArcGIS StoryMaps (January 2024)
ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Engine 1.3
ArcGIS Developers (January 2024)
Recent TGI5s
Meetups & Events
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Calling all developers in telecom! We'll once again be gathering the community to sit down together at lunch on the first day of the Esri Developer Summit. Follow the event page for more information.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - Join the Esri Telecom team for an update on what's new in ArcGIS Developers. Registration for this virtual meetup is coming soon.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Want to get together will fellow GIS Professionals in the Denver area? The Esri Telecom Team will be hosting a meetup for the Telecom User Community out of the Esri Denver RO. Let us know what topics you would like to discuss and be on the look out for the registration email coming soon.
Be sure to continually check out the Esri Community Events page and Esri.com for upcoming meetups in 2024.
Telecom Insights
Unlocking Success: The Power of Esri's ArcGIS in Digital Transformation
In the ever-changing and fast-paced telecommunications industry, staying ahead of the curve requires not just innovation but a holistic approach to organizational strategy and tactics. A comprehensive view of the organization, with its legacy systems, and the ability to seamlessly integrate them is paramount to meeting today’s consumer needs. Esri’s ArcGIS is the market leading enterprise solution for telecommunications providers, offering unequaled capabilities in combining existing Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) with robust GIS capable network management solutions. In this era of digital transformation, the importance of workflows and resources that provide spatial intelligence, facilitate collaboration, while eliminating siloed network management platforms or open-source software, cannot be overstressed. Read up more on the power of Esri's ArcGIS in digital transformation: Esri Blog
Revolutionizing Connectivity: How Emerald Broadband Empowers Communities with Esri and 3-GIS
In the heart of Lane County, Oregon, Emerald Broadband is on a mission to bridge the digital divide. As a public benefit internet provider, their commitment to delivering high-speed internet to underserved communities has made them a key player in the region since their establishment in 2016. To fuel their expansion and ensure efficient network management, Emerald turned to 3-GIS as a trusted resource to overcome challenges in data storage and accessibility. Learn more about Emerald Broadband story: https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/blog/articles/3gis-esri-revolutionizing-connectivity/
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