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December 18, 2014

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The IBM Ebola tracker.

Empowering GIS with Big Data

Analysis of Big Data in a geographic context has empowered organizations and businesses faced with huge amount of data and diverse technologies. The integration of maps with multiple layers of information tells the full story behind the data. Trends and patterns are revealed. Queries are answered and new questions are also addressed. At the same time, predictive modeling on massive datasets help drive accurate decision-making, profitability and effective resource management.

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Creating an election map using ArcGIS Pro.

ArcGIS 10.3 is Released

Esri recently announced the release of ArcGIS 10.3.  Brian Peterson and Robby Deming from Esri provide some insights in what the latest release of ArcGIS brings.   At version 10.3, ArcGIS continues to innovate and push the science of geography and GIS. This release includes a series of new apps and enhancements that helps people discover, make, use, and share …

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GIS data was collected to make a custom map for
collecting information about Milwaukee's homeless population in the field.

Using GIS to Identify Milwaukee's Homeless Population

GIS Cloud has developed a mobile GIS and mapping app that allows for the collection of information about homeless populations in the City of Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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How to Find a Unique Gift for a Geographer

If you are looking for a unique gift idea for a geographer in your life, avoid offering yet another atlas, globe, or wall map.  Find some ideas here for unique geographically themed gifts. Bespoke Map Clothing Developed by data visualization specialist Rachel Binx, Monochōme is an online clothing store that allows you to custom print OpenStreetMap street data onto skirts, tank tops, and …

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Christmas Map: A World of good wishes at
Christmastime

Christmas Maps and GIS

The biggest mapping fun at Christmas time is NORAD's Santa tracking.  The tracking started back in 1955 when a Sears department store misprinted the number children could call to get updates on Santa's whereabouts.  The number instead went through to the Colorado Springs' Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Center.  The then Director of Operations at the time, Colonel Harry Shoup, instructed his …

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Python from novice to pro

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Geospatial Book Pick

GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting is a new release from Esri Press.  This workbook contains hands-on programming exercises to familiarize GIS users with scripting using Python, particularly within the ArcGIS environment.

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January, 2015

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Jan 20, 2015 - Jan 21, 2015

 

February, 2015

Training Workshops for GIS and RS 
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Feb 1, 2015 - Feb 6, 2015


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Feb 27, 2015 - Mar 1, 2015 

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Geospatial Industry News

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