GIS Directions Podcast

GIS Directions Podcast

GIS Directions Podcast brings you short, sharp, and immediately usable tips and tricks from a leading team of ArcGIS specialists. A mix of strong opinions on the hot topics makes for some lively – and often entertaining – debates. Join your hosts Wayne Lee-Archer, Ta Taneka, and Mary Murphy as they dive into the topics and trends that are shaping our spatial world. Learn more at gisdirectionspodcast.com.au.

Episodes

November 12, 2024 25 mins

In this episode, hosts Mary Murphy and Ellen Carter are joined by Scott Sandusky, Principal Product Manager at Esri, to delve into the exciting new ArcGIS Web Editor.

They discuss the evolution of web-based editing, the comprehensive capabilities of the new application, and its impact on GIS professionals and casual users alike.

Scott shares insights into the development process, upcoming features, and the strategic vision behind...

Mark as Played

In this bonus episode, Ta and Mary join Daniel from The MapScaping Podcast to explore the crucial role of mentorship in personal and professional growth.

They discuss when to seek guidance, share their own experiences with mentors, and highlight the importance of community connections.

With empowering advice for women in geospatial, this episode underscores the value of representation and continuous learning.

----------------------...

Mark as Played
August 27, 2024 26 mins

Ta and Mary catch up with Esri Australia's critical infrastructure expert Tom Gardner, to talk about the latest trends, the most interesting insights, as well as the cutting-edge tech and capabilities coming out of the 2024 Esri UC.

Check out the 2024 Esri UC presentations

GISDirectionspodcast.com.au 

 

Mark as Played
December 20, 2023 15 mins

Ta, Mary, and Simon get together for the last time in 2023 and discuss their favourite updates from the past year, and predictions for 2024. They also explore the new features of ArcGIS Pro 3.2, highlighting advancements in 3D technology and the potential for tighter integrations and spatial representation of business data.

For all resources mentioned in this episode, go to GISDirectionsPodcast.com.au.

Mark as Played

Navigating the digital transformation journey

In part two, Mary, Wayne, and guest speaker, Dal Hunter expand on the four emerging digital trends in natural resources. In addition, they discuss the technical aspects of managing sensor data and its integration into GIS systems.

During the episode, the team uncovers how digital twins play a pivotal part in real-world immersive environments.

Hear where it all started – check out Part O...

Mark as Played

Exploring the emerging trends transforming the industry

In part one, Mary, Wayne, and Esri Natural Resources Director, Dal Hunter discuss the emerging trends fundamentally changing industries such as mining, oil and gas, agriculture and forestry – and their digital journeys.

From sustainable business operations to advanced analytics, find out the tech you need to edge closer towards a smarter, better future. 

For all resources men...

Mark as Played
October 11, 2023 23 mins

Five steps to building a living digital twin

In the final episode of this three-part series exploring the digital twins landscape, Ta, Mary, and Wayne unpack the five steps to help you create your own living twin.

Our hosts share the essential tech needed to get you started on your journey and showcase the best of the best from Esri’s ArcGIS user community.

For all resources mentioned in this episode, go to GISdirect...

Mark as Played

An exploration of geospatial excellence

Wayne, Simon, and Esri Product Manager, Maggie Busek dig into the latest enhancements of Enterprise 11.1.

Tune in to discover the best path for upgrading and how Esri’s latest release can reset the foundations of your GIS workflows. From new portal features that make data management a breeze, to upgraded security protocols to keep your data safe; this release is about helping you make informe...

Mark as Played
August 23, 2023 18 mins

Creating the world you want to see 

From advanced symbology and automatic resizing, to the Digital Atlas and the road ahead for 3D — Ta, Mary, Simon, and special guest Ellen Carter, discuss the greatest hits from this year’s Esri UC. Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest features in ArcGIS Pro, best practices for app integrations, and how industry leaders leverage GIS to solve real-world challenges. 

For all resources mention...

Mark as Played

Connecting GIS and BIM to form a digital twin

Join Wayne, Mary, and special guest, Esri's leading AEC Solution Engineer, Andy Lovell, as they discuss the emerging trends in the digital twins space and the technologies driving smarter urban planning, collaborative design and enhanced stakeholder management.

Hear how the integration of GIS and BIM is transforming our approach to built environments.

Tune in for more in Part Two.

For a...

Mark as Played

Bridging the gap between BIM and GIS

In part two of their catch up with Esri's Andy Lovell, Wayne and Mary explore the tech stack being used as the building blocks for developing living, growing digital twins.

Learn more about how designers are embracing GeoBIM and hear Andy’s top tips for getting the most out of the geospatial context in data.

Hear where it all started - go to Part One.

For all resources mentioned in this episode,...

Mark as Played
July 10, 2023 20 mins

Discover a new breed of GIS applications and tech

Whether you’re looking to ingest and analyse big data, streamline real-time operations or map workflows, this is all possible by simply integrating and extending your existing GIS platform.

Wayne, Ta, and Mary discuss how you can enhance your GIS capability with these six game-changing apps.

For all resources mentioned in this episode, go to GISDirectionspodca...

Mark as Played

Bringing a digital twin to life

How do you visualise a digital twin? In part two of this series, Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss how to build a digital twin by harnessing real-time data with the consideration of audience and purpose. They delve into groundbreaking examples of digital twins from across the globe and give a comprehensive overview of the essential tools you’ll need to make it happen. 

 Check out part one

For all resource...

Mark as Played
March 13, 2023 17 mins

We've all heard of the term digital twin, but what does it really mean and how can it be used to create a virtual representation of the world around us?  Wayne, Ta and Mary discuss the four integral pillars to realise the ‘digital twin effect’ and list out the tech to get you started.   

Mark as Played
February 27, 2023 15 mins

Navigating the transition like a pro

Ta and Wayne enlist Esri’s ArcGIS Pro Product Manager, Kory Kramer, to help step-through the big-ticket items featured in the latest major release of ArcGIS Pro 3.0.

Hear about what's got everybody talking.

Mark as Played
December 13, 2022 15 mins

The future of forecasting is looking up

There’s no denying that the weather patterns across Australia, and around the world have been somewhat unpredictable in recent years.  Simon, Wayne and Ta discuss the best weather data sources for historical, real-time, and predictive analysis.

Whether your interest lies in spatiotemporal voxel layers, surf forecasts, or studying historical natural disasters, this episode has something in t...

Mark as Played
December 7, 2021 15 mins

Cybersecurity hacks for ArcGIS

Navigating today's cybersecurity landscape is a dizzying ordeal of ever-changing threats, risks and regulations. HTTP vs. HTTPS, Active directory vs. Enterprise vs. Single sign-on authentication and that’s all without considering data sovereignty...

In this episode Ta, Wayne and Josh untangle these hotly debated topics and share trusted resources for safeguarding security, privacy and compliance in Ar...

Mark as Played
November 16, 2021 15 mins

Tailor end-user experience with interactive apps

Whether you're an expert developer or app building beginner, discover how you can create bespoke, branded apps for any project. 

In this special GIS Day episode, Wayne, Ta and Josh share their top tips and must-use tools for transforming traditional web maps into aesthetically-pleasing and intuitive apps.

Mark as Played
November 9, 2021 17 mins

Lightning-fast lessons for ArcGIS Pro

Cartography connoisseur John Nelson returns, this time to help Wayne and Ta navigate his comprehensive collection of 1-minute map hacks for ArcGIS Pro.

Learn how to put politics aside when plotting disputed areas, texturize topography without compromising colour and map the Earth on an orange peel.

Mark as Played
October 13, 2021 13 mins

Practical tips for keeping up with your training

Staying ahead of the curve with spatial skills, mastering AI and Machine Learning and leveraging the latest ArcGIS products demands a healthy appetite for learning.

In this episode, Ta, Simon and Josh share their insider’s guide to keeping pace with the latest trends in GIS – from following tech influencers for innovative hacks, to practical courses on product offerings.

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.