GEO Jobe at the 2020 Mississippi Geospatial Conference

The time has come again for the Mississippi Geospatial Conference. Every October, the Mississippi Association of Spatial Technologies organizes this conference so that geospatial professionals, students, and interested parties from across Mississippi and the surrounding areas can gather together to discuss their work, what’s new in the field, and what’s coming next. This year will […]

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Agile App Development

Have you ever planned out and started a project, only to find out months down the line, a new technology is coming out that will make what you’re trying to do easier? Have you ever gotten a project through planning and implementation, only to find that users are interacting with it differently than you expected, […]

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HTTP – Countdown to Breakdown

Esri recently announced that they will be strictly enforcing HTTPS on ArcGIS Online starting December 2020. If you are wondering, what does this mean and what to do next, don’t worry. Esri has put out full documentation describing what’s affected and how to remedy it.  In addition, Esri Canada has also put out a great, […]

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GeoAI and You: The Future of GIS, Today

As a geospatial professional in 2020, it’s nearly impossible to avoid being exposed to the ideas of AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Projects utilizing these technologies have been at the forefront of articles, panels, and presentations — often displayed proudly on stage during conferences and other events (virtual or otherwise). What is interesting to […]

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Digital Storytelling With StoryMaps

Stories are powerful; they can advocate for change, influence opinion, and create awareness. ArcGIS StoryMaps are web-based applications that allow you to tell your story by integrating maps, data, pictures, videos, and other media in one place. StoryMaps are my favorite ArcGIS product due to their versatility and ability to augment storytelling through the addition […]

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