TelUC Bits & Bytes Newsletter - May 2024
News & Updates
Introducing Editing Templates in the Geodatabase
With ArcGIS Pro 3.3 and ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3, we are introducing an exciting new capability to support the use of editing templates outside of ArcGIS Pro. Editing templates include feature, preset, group, and table templates that you create and use in ArcGIS Pro. With the new capability, you can now share your editing templates with other applications you use in the web and mobile environments through feature services that access the templates stored in the geodatabase. You can try this out using the new ArcGIS Web Editor application, which is available in the June 2024 ArcGIS Online release or as a separate install for ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3. In the future, support for these editing templates in the database will include ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, Experience Builder, Map Viewer, Scene Viewer, Field Maps, and other applications as appropriate. Learn more.
ArcGIS Pro Virtualization Hardware and VM Profiles
By virtualizing ArcGIS Pro, organizations can provide their users with access to the software from anywhere, using a variety of devices. This is particularly beneficial for remote teams, field workers, or organizations with multiple offices. It allows for collaboration and data sharing, as well as the ability to perform GIS tasks on the go. It’s important to note that virtualizing ArcGIS Pro requires careful consideration of hardware requirements, network infrastructure, and licensing. The performance of the virtualized environment should be optimized to ensure smooth operation of the software. If you already have a virtualization solution in place such as VMware, you are simply adding additional servers to your infrastructure. This is very common for many of our users. These new hosts designed to support ArcGIS Pro capable VMs are almost plug and play once you add them to your vCenter. Learn more about recommended hardware and VM profiles here.
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The annual UC Flier for telecom is now available. Check out all the great telecom specific sessions this year.
Product Updates:
What’s New in Calcite Design System (June 2024)
What's New for the ArcGIS Utility Network with the 2024 Network Management Release
What’s new in ArcGIS StoryMaps (May 2024)
What's New in ArcGIS Data Reviewer (May 2024)
What's New in ArcGIS Earth (May 2024)
What's New in ArcGIS Indoors (May 2024)
What's new in ArcGIS Workflow Manager 11.3
Recent TGI5s
Meetups & Events
Upcoming
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 telecom social. Nothing formal, just a few like minded geogeeks in the telecom industry hanging out.
GIS Heroes
Join us in celebrating our newest Esri GIS Hero in Telecommunications: Mohammed Al Maktoumi with Oman Broadband!
We are thrilled to recognize Mohammed Al-Maktoumi for his remarkable contributions to Oman Broadband's GIS implementation! Mohammed has revolutionized the network deployment processes, bringing a new era of efficiency and innovation.
His ability to inspire and motivate his team has fostered a culture of collaboration and creativity. This dynamic environment has been key to completing cross-functional initiatives that significantly impact our success.
As of December 2023, Oman Broadband proudly expanded its fiber coverage to 744,312 premises, serving 265,970 subscribers. Mohammed's pivotal role in achieving these milestones solidifies his position as a driving force within our company.
Please join us in celebrating Mohammed's outstanding achievements and dedication, and the brilliant work the taking place at Oman Broadband!
Telecom Insights
Leveraging Land Intelligence in ArcGIS for Organizational Success
In the ever-evolving telecommunications landscape, leveraging the capabilities of land intelligence in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offers transformative opportunities for organizations. Over decades of industry experience, we’ve observed the challenges and innovations that shape the telecom sector. In our experience, the most successful organizations employ ArcGIS as a strategic foundation for addressing these challenges, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving customer satisfaction. Simply put, a land intelligence system overlays various datasets within GIS to address industry-specific challenges. This integration supports tasks such as optimal site selection, project forecasting, market growth potential, and fiscally responsible network infrastructure management. Continue reading.
Expanding Broadband: The Impact of the Esri and CHR Solutions Collaboration
In our increasingly digital society, expanding broadband connectivity is a cornerstone for opportunity and development, particularly in rural regions where such infrastructure is often lacking. The collaboration between Esri and CHR Solutions is a great example where a strategic partnership leveraging advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides the capabilities service providers need for delivering broadband infrastructure. Together, our combined efforts align with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) recent permitting guidelines, which advocate for efficient and inclusive broadband deployment. Our partnership does not just aim to meet the basic requirements of rural broadband but establishes a comprehensive standard that transforms connectivity in underserved areas and provides a model for similar initiatives globally. Continue reading.
Upcoming FBA Webinar
As telecom agencies work to keep pace with technological innovation, cloud migration and modernization is at the forefront of the conversation. More and more organizations are migrating their ArcGIS stack to AWS and reaping the advantages the AWS cloud has to offer with respect to security, reliability, scalability, sustainability, and cost. Join Randall Rene, Director of Telecom Industry for Esri and Dan Henderson, Senior Partner Manager at AWS to learn more about how the combination of Esri's ArcGIS suite deployed on AWS is changing how organizations leverage GIS and spatial technology to make better decisions.
FBA Presents - Transforming Telecom with ArcGIS on AWS: Security, Scalability, and Innovation
Thu, Jun 13, 2024 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
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