TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2023
News & Updates
A common question that comes up for users that are moving to branch versioning is 'how do I perform the same types of QA/QC workflows that I’m used to doing with traditional versioning?' Branch versioning’s flat, one-tiered version tree does not allow for an intermediate QA version, so what is the alternative work around? Read up on branch versioning and how to implement versioning workflows: https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-pro/data-management/qa-qc-workflow-with-branch-vers...
For those that been tracking the the Log4j vulnerabilities, please take a look at this update blog which offers recommendations and ArcGIS patches. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/arcgis-software-and-cve-2...
Storm season is quickly approaching. Whether it's hurricanes, tornadoes, or wildfires, natural disasters can cause immense damage to telecom infrastructure and loss of critical telecom services. ArcGIS can be used as a tool to help mitigate damage and help get networks back up and running as soon as possible. The Outage Damage Assessment solution can be stood up very quickly as a comprehensive set of apps for managing and collecting damage assessments.
Deploy Outage Damage Assessment
TGI5 - Episode 024 - Outage Damage Assessment Solution
And if your organization is impacted by a natural disaster and needs assistance responding, Esri's Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists organizations responding to disasters or crises worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response efforts with GIS technology and disaster response expertise when an organization’s capacity is exceeded. Learn more or request assistance: https://www.esri.com/en-us/disaster-response/overview
Product Updates:
ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 on Kubernetes
ArcGIS Image Dedicated (May 2023)
ArcGIS QuickCapture (May 2023)
TGI5s
Meetups & Events
The Telecom User Community held two meetups in May. One in-person meetup at the Esri Denver Regional Office and the second was a virtual meetup. Thanks to all who out to the Denver Mile High Meetup.
The virtual meetup was the second Telecom GIS in 60 Minutes webinar which focused on Spatial Analysis and the new tools and engines available in ArcGIS. Watch the recording of the session below, and we'll see you all at the next meetup!
(recording)
Also, the annual Esri UC is coming up quick! Registration for the event is open. We'll also be planning a Telecom User Community meetup at the event, so be sure to RSVP below and stay tuned for more details. https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/uc/overview
GIS Heroes
These heroes are leaders within the GIS community and true GIS champions. As proven problem solvers, they have gained deep respect from colleagues. Their genuine love of this technology inspires others to imagine how GIS can help them achieve their own ambitious goals. Join us in celebrating these industry leaders who are making a difference in the telecom community every day.
A GIS specialist, Scott used his 18 years of telecom industry experience to create a robust ArcGIS Enterprise-based system that helps the Norvado team stay ahead of their competition. The system demonstrates high levels of detail and accuracy and is truly extraordinary, especially considering the limited number of resources that were available to create it.
Sierra is a GIS systems supervisor who specializes in plant facilities and records management for Matanuska Telephone Association (MTA) in Palmer, Alaska. She began her career at MTA in 1990 as a high school intern for the Outside Plant Engineering department. Her drafting and computer experience along with her passion for knowledge and technology allowed her to quickly find a niche in the telecom industry. Over the last 33 years, Sierra worked on several MTA plant facility software and database migrations. The newest transformation leverages Esri products and is the one she is most excited about.
Inez Beszterda | Orange Polska
Inez is a mobile network systems design expert who manages GIS in Orange Polska’s Mobile Network department. She conducts advanced spatial analysis that supports decision-making and is responsible for the unit’s GIS strategy and development. Inez studied geoinformation at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland, and received an Erasmus+ grant to study at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. She actively promotes GIS and participates in projects that support women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Telecom Insights
Esri Honored at Liberty Latin America Tech Summit
This March at its inaugural Tech Summit, Liberty Latin America recognized Esri with an Innovative Small Suppliers Award at the summit’s 2023 Vendor Awards. The telecommunications company serving Latin America and the Caribbean honored Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology at the event which showcased the contributions made by key vendor partners. Esri was one of five suppliers to be recognized for their contributions to Liberty Latin America’s telecom service innovations.
Read more about this recognition: https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/announcements/esri-honored-at-liberty-latin-america-tech-summit/
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