Backup My Org has become one of our most popular and requested solutions for anyone interested in custom backups, custom restoration, and the migration of ArcGIS items, groups, and users. If you’re interested in Backup My Org, and how this application works from a practical perspective, here’s a basic guide to get started. This will […]
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Marketing Gold: The Esri Partner Network and ArcGIS Marketplace
I am often asked what I do. I respond that I am a Marketing Manager for a GIS company. Then, when I get a confused and puzzled look on the inquisitor’s face, I clarify and say, “GIS stands for Geospatial Information Systems.” This clarification typically doesn’t help because the follow-up is always, “What is that?” […]
Is Ionic on Your Radar?: Building Cross-Platform Mobile Weather Apps
Why Use a Hybrid Framework? When developing mobile apps intended to be used by as many users as possible, dev teams want to make it available on as many devices as possible. That usually means developing for both iOS and Android. Developing two different code bases using native tooling and languages can be quite the […]
Q&A with Reed Davis, UAV Business Development
Here is a short Q & A with UAV Business Development lead, Reed Davis. Reed joined the GEO Jobe team in January of 2021 and is based out of our office in Gulfport, MS. Q: What is your job at GEO Jobe, and what does it entail? A: I’m head of GEO Jobe’s UAV department. […]
Managing Services with con terra’s security.manager NEXT: Smarter, Easier, and More Secure
Smarter, Easier, and More Secure When providing features through services in ArcGIS Enterprise, you may need to limit visible data for users or groups with different security levels or require only specific geographic extents. con terra‘s security.manager NEXT is an excellent solution that extends ArcGIS Enterprise, and now stand alone ArcGIS Server, to provide fine […]
Project Management – What is it and Why Should You Care About it?
Project management is an essential yet complex practice in today’s business world. It is an invaluable asset and when utilized effectively can yield countless benefits for any organization, including increase in productivity, efficiency, along with reduced costs and workload to name a few. Sounds pretty important, right? But what does project management really mean? The […]
Gone in a Flash: 2021, a Year in Review
As the ebb and flow of 2021 meanders to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on the year’s highlights here at GEO Jobe. It has been a busy year of growth for us with product update releases, new hires, conferences, custom development, Enterprise & GIS services, and UAV services. The ABCs […]
GEO Jobe Welcomes Christian Patton as a Junior Application Developer
GEO Jobe is pleased to welcome Christian (Chris) Patton as a Junior Application Developer. Previous to GEO Jobe Chris worked at Stein Associates as an IT Specialist/Software Developer and worked on in-house software improvements and automation. Chris has experience in C# and .NET Programming, PHP8 Development, as well as working with relational databases using SQL. […]
Are You Using the Right Type of Version Control System?
Earlier this year, we covered what a version control system is and why it is important. The first step in working with a VCS is determining which type to use. In this article, we will give a high-level overview of the different kinds of version control systems and how they work. Local Version Control Systems […]
Multi-Rotor vs. Fixed Wing UAV Platforms: Considerations for Evaluating Capabilities and Limitations
Using the correct equipment is critical to the success of any project. UAV projects are no different, knowing how to select the best tool for each specific application is fundamental to efficient data collection. We use both multi-rotor and fixed wing UAV equipment, depending on project goals and constraints. Below are some considerations for selecting […]