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ArcGIS Monitor provides observability by collecting metrics on the health, performance, and usage of your enterprise GIS. It is designed to help system administrators and GIS managers ensure their ArcGIS Enterprise deployments and underlying infrastructure is working efficiently. Please join us for the sixth user group meeting on June 9, 2026 at 9 am PST.  Registration link What to expect:  Cloudpoint Geospatial will provide strategies and tips for proactive management of an enterprise GIS, while dymaptic will discuss leveraging AI to extend ArcGIS Monitor. Attendees should have a solid foundation in ArcGIS Enterprise and working knowledge of ArcGIS Monitor.   Meet our guest speakers: Virginia VanderVeen, Senior Systems Engineer, Cloudpoint Geospatial Virginia is a senior systems engineer focused on ArcGIS Enterprise architecture and operations. With a background in municipal GIS, early experience included supporting public works as a GIS analyst for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, and administering the city’s asset management system, Cityworks. At Cloudpoint, Virginia designs and manages ArcGIS Enterprise deployments across on-premises and cloud environments as well as ArcGIS Enterprise roles and extensions such as ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS Image Server, and ArcGIS Monitor. Current work centers on system administration and automation using PowerShell, Python, and SQL, bridging the gap between GIS and IT to deliver stable, scalable GIS platforms.  Christopher Moravec, Chief Technology Officer, dymaptic Christopher is an expert problem-solver and technology innovator who specializes in turning complex challenges into elegant solutions. As the CTO and founder of dymaptic, he combines his passion for building software with his expertise in GIS and AI technologies. Known for his creative approach to engineering challenges—from developing enterprise mapping solutions to creating whimsical inventions like candy-dispensing robots—Christopher brings both technical precision and innovative thinking to every project he undertakes. Kevin Sadrak, GIS Developer and Administrator, dymaptic As a child, Kevin used to sit and read the CIA’s World Factbook—he thought the geographical information and fold-out maps were just fantastic. Fast-forward nearly 20 years—he is making maps, doing analysis, and teaching others GIS. From task automation, custom Google Earth integration, data warehouses, imagery collection, and mobile field maps, Kevin has built many systems over the years and looks forward to the next challenge.  Join us to learn from and connect with fellow ArcGIS Monitor users. We look forward to seeing you there! ... View more

Thanks to all the users who visited the observability kiosk at the Esri 2026 Developer & Technology Summit in Palm Springs, CA this week. It was great to discuss ArcGIS Monitor, answer questions, and get your feedback.  Here's a collage of some of the users, And presenters of the two user sessions were gracious to share copies of their presentations with the ArcGIS Monitor community.  1. Enhancing System Insights through ArcGIS Monitor Integration Presented by Jordan DeSimone, Clean Water Services and Kevin Sadrak, dymaptic In this session, we’ll explore how Clean Water Services of Washington County, OR, enhanced their system monitoring by integrating ArcGIS Monitor with their existing cloud monitoring service, DataDog. Attendees will learn the benefits of this integration and gain insights on how to implement ArcGIS Monitor within their own organizations. We’ll highlight the importance of utilizing this powerful, yet underutilized, tool to improve operational performance.  2. Embracing Observability with ArcGIS Monitor: Turning Alerts into Action Presented by Joe Guzi, Stark County GIS Dept This presentation explores how the Stark County (Ohio) GIS Department embraced observability through the implementation of ArcGIS Monitor. We’ll demonstrate how to interpret alerts and transform them into actionable insights that drive smarter decisions. Attendees will learn how Analysis Views can visualize telemetry across key workflows and servers, offering a deeper understanding of system health and performance trends. The session will also share practical tips, tricks, and resources to help you get the most out of ArcGIS Monitor.   Thanks @JoeGuziStarkCountyOH , @KevinSadrak , and Jordan DeSimone!   ... View more

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) serves a 16-county region anchored by the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, NCTCOG is a voluntary association that promotes cooperation among more than 250 local governments serving more than 8.7 million residents. As the organization’s GIS footprint expanded from a handful of licenses into a full enterprise deployment, the NCTCOG GIS team found its critical infrastructure increasingly difficult to manage. This expansion created an urgent need for a monitoring tool that could provide clear, real-time insight into the entire enterprise framework. The solution, ArcGIS Monitor, enabled NCTCOG to shift from a reactive GIS management approach to a proactive one.  ArcGIS Monitor Brings New Insights to New Complexities    ... View more