Spatial Report from Esri Canada

Spatial Report from Esri Canada

Spatial Report connects you with the latest and coolest trends in the world of ArcGIS, Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology. If you’re a geogeek, tune in! Join your hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho as they unpack what you need to know about ArcGIS today and how it can help you take your mapping and geographic analysis solutions to the next level.

Episodes

February 18, 2025 21 mins

This is the final episode of Spatial Report, so we kick things off with some thank yous. Then Alison O’Brien steps in to talk with Mark Ho about all things GIS. First, we’ll learn about what’s new in ArcGIS Monitor with our special guest from Redlands California, Derek Law. Then, Janis Lapointe discusses how ArcGIS Solutions can leverage your data to improve operations, provide new insight and enhance your services. 

 

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In this special episode of Spatial Report, we crossover with our sibling Esri Canada podcast Geographical Thinking. Michelle Brake joins us to talk about her first year as podcast host, sharing stories and conversations through the lens of geography. She then introduces her year-end episode for our listening pleasure: 2024 Geospatial Reflections.

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0:00 – Spatial Report: Geographical Thinking Crossover

8:43 – Geographical Thi...

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December 10, 2024 35 mins

We’ve got stockings full of gifts in our year-end what’s new spectacular starring our GeoGeeks. Join your hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho as they welcome Alison, Justin, Sue, and Brandon back to the podcast. They’ll celebrate the holidays by sharing their three favourite new features and enhancements in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Mobile Apps, and ArcGIS Online. 

 

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

1:33 – What’s New in ArcGIS P...

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November 12, 2024 34 mins

This episode of the Spatial Report will focus on two ArcGIS products designed to make your GIS workflows easier.  First, your hosts Maggie Samson and Mark Ho go beyond your typical spreadsheets, charts and graphs by learning how to create maps with ArcGIS for Microsoft 365 with our resident super fan, Mike Gregotski. Then our ArcGIS Online GeoGeek, Brandon Wheatley, will help us make changes to our data with ArcGIS Web Editor. 

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October 8, 2024 30 mins

Are you looking for great data? We got you covered with this data-heavy edition of the podcast. First, we’ll introduce you to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. Then our honorary GeoGeek will provide tips to finding imagery data.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

2:00 – What’s Making Us Mappy

5:24 – Inside the Arc: ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

15:56 – The GeoGeeks: Finding Imagery Data

25:40 – M versus M 

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September 10, 2024 30 mins

We’re going to pumpkin spice up your GIS in this episode of the podcast. First, we’ll look at how our user community is using GIS to better understand and confront climate change. Then our ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek will share what’s new in ArcGIS Spatial Analyst.

 

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

1:21 – What’s Making Us Mappy

5:40 – Inside the Arc: GIS & Climate Change

14:41 – The GeoGeeks: ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

24:00 – M versus M

 

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August 13, 2024 35 mins

The next generation of 9-1-1 is coming!  We’ll discuss how GIS will play a big role in advancing emergency response. Then our field operations GeoGeek will tell us how to keep on mapping, even when you’re disconnected.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

2:10 – What’s Making Us Mappy

6:36 – Inside the Arc: Next Generation 9-1-1

17:05 – The GeoGeeks: ArcGIS Field Maps Offline

28:43 – M versus M

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July 9, 2024 37 mins

As the summer heats up, it’s time to take your GIS indoors. We will chat with our indoors insider about all things indoor mapping. Plus, we’ll get the highlights of the best advancements in the latest release of ArcGIS Online from our GeoGeek.

Rundown

0:00 – Introduction

1:22 – What’s Making Us Mappy

5:54 – Inside the Arc: Indoor Mapping

20:11 – The GeoGeeks: What’s New in ArcGIS Online

30:50 – M versus M

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June 13, 2024 34 mins

The Community Map of Canada is on a roll.  We’ll talk about how you can leverage our basemaps to access the most accurate and authoritative data.  And our GeoGeek drops by to give us the details on the latest release of ArcGIS Enterprise. 

Rundown

1:20 – What’s Making Us Mappy

4:55 – Inside the Arc: Community Map of Canada

20:49 – The GeoGeeks: What’s New in ArcGIS Enterprise

28:33 – M versus M

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May 9, 2024 35 mins

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Our hosts share one cool thing that is catching their eye in the world of ArcGIS. 

Maggie marvels at the captivating creations of the Esri User Conference Map Gallery. From shimmering sea sparkle to rink magic of NHL teams, she showcases her top picks from 2023. Don’t miss your chance to shine, submit your maps by June 6!  

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April 11, 2024 35 mins

Lindsay Thomas from Esri Inc. joins us to discuss the power of ArcGIS Solutions for public safety. Then our mobile apps GeoGeek, Sue Enyedy, is back for a chat about GeoAI in ArcGIS Survey123. 

Rundown

2:45 – What’s Making Us Mappy

6:59 – Inside the Arc: ArcGIS Solutions and Public Safety

20:42 – The GeoGeeks: GeoAI and ArcGIS Survey123

30:46 – M versus M 

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March 14, 2024 36 mins

Erica Morra, the Director of Product Management, joins us to discuss ArcMap's coming retirement and the future of GIS. Then our new GeoGeek, Brandon Wheatley, shares the latest ArcGIS Online updates.

Rundown

6:22 – What’s Making Us Mappy

4:52 – Inside the Arc: ArcMap Enters Mature Support

17:57 – The GeoGeeks: What’s New in ArcGIS Online

29:33 – M versus M

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February 8, 2024 34 mins

Jenny Fong from the Utility Technical Solutions team introduces us to the benefits of ArcGIS Utility Network. Then Justin Brassard, our newest GeoGeek, offers tips and advice on when to upgrade ArcGIS Enterprise.

Breakdown

0:51 – What’s Making Us Mappy

4:52 – Inside the Arc: ArcGIS Utility Network

18:46 – The GeoGeeks: Upgrading ArcGIS Enterprise

27:30 – M versus M

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January 11, 2024 35 mins

Learn how you can make your maps and apps more accessible to everyone with Klara Schmitt from Esri Inc. Then Sue Enyedy, our Mobile Solutions GeoGeek, introduces us to ArcGIS QuickCapture, the fastest and easiest way to collect data on the go. 

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December 5, 2023 43 mins

There have been a bunch of new releases recently in the world of ArcGIS. We have invited all four of our GeoGeeks to count down their three favourite enhancements in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and our field apps.

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November 7, 2023 35 mins

Sarah McDonald from Esri Inc. joins us to talk about how to transform your web maps into ArcGIS Instant Apps.  Then Alison O’Brien, our resident ArcGIS Pro GeoGeek, tells us how you can clean and prepare your data with Data Engineering.   

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October 3, 2023 41 mins

Dr. Doug Norris of Environics Analytics brings us to our census, filling us in on the data changes coming this year. Then our ArcGIS Enterprise GeoGeek, Michelle Brake, breaks down the collaborative applications that help you extend your ArcGIS Enterprise experience. 

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September 5, 2023 41 mins

Spatial Report is back for the September 2023 edition, and it goes deep on drone technology and location tracking.  First, we enter the drone zone as our imagery expert Jeff Petillion drops by to give us a high-flying snapshot of how drones are used to collect aerial imagery for your GIS organization. Then Sue Enyedy, our GeoMobility GeoGeek, returns to talk about how location sharing can be used to track where you’ve been using Es...

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August 1, 2023 35 mins

The August 2023 episode of the Spatial Report podcast has got a little something for everyone in our ArcGIS community. Paul Barker from Esri Inc. joins us to go Inside the Arc, or should we say, Inside the Arcade – Esri's flexible expression language used throughout the ArcGIS system. Alison O’Brien goes into full GeoGeek mode, sharing her favourite new features in the latest release of ArcGIS Pro. And we wrap with an epic new ...

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July 5, 2023 32 mins

The Spatial Report podcast returns with a couple of topics to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of web GIS.  Our GeoDeveloper Advocate Maura Daffern joins us to break down everything you need to know about big changes coming for our web developer community. Then our ArcGIS Online GeoGeek Carson Smulders drops by to help us understand what is going on behind the scenes with your viral apps.

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