Esri is offering a free data health check at the upcoming Southwest User Conference.  A data health check is a service provided by an Esri industry expert, who will review and analyze your GIS data. The Data Health Check is free, focuses expressly on features/attributes and takes about 45 minutes. We will use Esri’s data quality management extension ArcGIS Data Reviewer to run diagnostics and help you evaluate overall data quality based on business rules specific to your industry. Participating in the Data Health Check is as easy as bringing a sample of your data in either a file or personal geodatabase to the conference. Esri staff will explain how to configure key data checks and any errors detected are reviewed with you. The error features (captured in a separate geodatabase) and an Excel report outlining the accuracy rates of your data will be provided to you to take back to your organization for additional review. Advantages Think about how and why you use your GIS data. The GIS is used to help make important decisions for your organization. The data in the GIS is being maintained and updated based on new or updated information. Analyses are performed on a routine basis. These results are used to determine the next step. When there is missing information or data in the incorrect location, it will affect the results of the analysis. Having confidence in the quality of your data is important to trust the results from the analysis. When your organization depends on the GIS for its day-to-day operation, data errors can introduce unacceptable risk and unplanned costs. Therefore, the quality of your data is critical. Data Health Checks give you an opportunity to see how clean your GIS is by providing insight into what types of errors exist and a % accuracy of your data’s quality. By integrating data quality in your workflows, you can improve your GIS program and avoid risks in decision making. Sign up now for an appointment! ... View more

Here is a copy of my plenary presentation from todays 2016 Southwest User Group Meeting on the emergence of WebGIS.  The presentation includes the 10 ideas to maximize the impact and value of your WebGIS.  During the presentation I referenced a number of web resources and have shared those links below: ideas.arcgis.com (share your ideas for what we need to add to ArcGIS) support.esri.com​ Resources for Your Professional Development: Learn ArcGIS Web Resources​ The ArcGIS Book​ Esri Technical Certification​ International User Conference​ Esri Developer Summit​ Esri Young Professional Network​ MOOCs Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps​ Give Yourself the Location Advantage​ Learn What Spatial Analysis Can Do for You​ Live Training Seminars​ Esri Training​ ArcGIS for Home Use (USA - $100/year subscription-- includes advanced desktop, all extensions, apps, and online) Esri Press Books Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users​ GIS Research Methods: Incorporating Spatial Perspectives​ Python Scripting for ArcGIS ArcGIS Apps: AppStudio for ArcGIS​ Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS Esri Maps for Office​ Collector for ArcGIS​ Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS​ Navigator for ArcGIS​ Survey 123​ Solution Templates for ArcGIS: solutions.arcgis.com​ for State Government​ for Local Government​ for Utilities​ for Emergency Management​ for Special Event Planning (such as local parades and 5K runs) ArcGIS Products: ArcGIS Pro​ CityEngine (Transform 2D GIS Data into Smart 3D City Models) GeoEvent Extension (real-time) GeoPlanner for ArcGIS​ Engaging Your Constituents: ArcGIS Open Data​ City of Phoenix Open Data site​ City of Glendale Open Data site​ Story Maps​ Example story map from Phoenix​ User Videos: White House Utility District​ Walgreens​ Horry Telephone Cooperative – HTC​ Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority​ South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control​ Thank you again for the opportunity to present to you today. Kind regards, -Chris. ... View more