In an era where technological advancements redefine boundaries and expand horizons, Esri’s pioneering integration of Generative AI into ArcGIS represents a significant leap forward for the geographic information systems (GIS) industry. Unveiled at the Federal GIS Conference in Washington D.C. by Andrew Turner and Adam Pfister, this integration is not merely an enhancement of capabilities; it’s a reimagining of the relationship between spatial data and its users. This article delves into the transformative impact of Generative AI on GIS, illustrating how Esri’s innovative approach is setting new standards for data accessibility, workflow efficiency, and decision-making precision.
Bridging Complexities with AI Assistants
The core of Esri’s innovative leap lies in the development and deployment of AI assistants within ArcGIS. These assistants, powered by advanced machine learning, GeoAI, and large language models (LLMs), are designed to simplify and expedite the traditionally complex processes of spatial analysis. By automating tasks, these AI entities enable users to engage with GIS data and tools in more intuitive and effective ways. Whether it’s answering straightforward queries about city services or performing intricate data analyses, AI assistants ensure the delivery of accurate, up-to-date, and trustworthy insights.
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Geospatial data is one of the most critical elements for infrastructure improvement projects and asset management. The GIS provides context for where infrastructure is placed, its attributes, topography, maintenance history, and much more. These attributes track an asset’s performance and catalog its proximity to other assets. Trimble Cityworks adds to this context by providing historical activity of when and how the infrastructure was placed, what type of work has been performed against the infrastructure, and the ability to identify the encompassing business risk should that infrastructure fail. With its platform architecture, Cityworks is able to consume various sources of data which inform organizations and assist with smart and efficient planning as stewards within their communities.
Cityworks was acquired by Trimble in 2019. It is built as a GIS-centric, platform-based software for asset management and permitting across the asset lifecycle with added capabilities for project management, contract management, and activity-based solutions. Cityworks, alongside e-Builder, a Trimble Solution that integrates on the platform, provides comprehensive asset management from the permitting phase through building and inspection into operations and maintenance.
Recently within Trimble, a new sector was created that is specifically focused on owners of infrastructure and the public sector. The Owner & Public Sector includes Cityworks and e-Builder along with Trimble Utilities and AgileAssets, which specializes in pavement management. These solutions are positioned as part of the construction sector with a focus on the public sector to and are focused on completing and fulfilling the different stages of the design, build, and operate process to provide a comprehensive GIS-centric solution for the public sector. (more…)
Methods of tracking Covid-19 are becoming more specific and exact as time goes on. With concerns of the spread of the COVID- 19 and its variants as well as the lack of comprehensive testing programs, many locations are turning to wastewater testing to effectively track the “viral load” of COVID-19 in their communities and help guide the battle against the spread of COVID-19. In the state of Missouri, officials are using GIS and mapping to track all the data around the spread of COVID-19 and guide policy and planning decisions.
In the state of Missouri, officials are using GIS and mapping to track all the data around the spread of COVID-19 and guide policy and planning decisions.
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, maximizing the value of Digital Twins, higher refresh rate on satellite data, and a new group of users: geospatial immigrants are among this week’s 2022 Industry Predictions. The industry needs to ensure two things for this category of users who don’t care if the data is geospatial or anything about it – firstly that users are getting the right data for their needs, and secondly that they are able to access it easily.
CEO Jensen Huang presented the keynote at the recent GTC21 NVIDIA Conference, November 8-11, sharing with the audience the importance of accelerated computing and much more. The announcements were so prolific and many of interest to the GIS/geospatial industry, thus I will share those that would be of most interest to our audience. One of the most profound announcements came at the end of the talk, wherein Huang announced that they are building a digital twin of the earth.
In the plenary session held on Monday at the Virtual Esri User Conference 2021, Esri President Jack Dangermond spoke of focusing on creating a more sustainable environment for our planet. Users of Esri software and services come from 130 countries and different fields.
Laura McNulty, National Government Sciences Manager from Esri manages Esri the National Health, Government and Sciences Team, that supports NTIA, FDC, and many other science and health based federal agencies.
While many industry markets saw a decline during 2020, geospatial and GIS remained steady and are projected to grow. According to Research and Markets’ report, “Geospatial Analytics Market – Global Forecast to 2025” the Geospatial Analytics Market Size is Projected to Grow from USD 52.6 Billion in 2020 to USD 96.3 Billion by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.9% During the Forecast Period.
IDB president Luis Alberto Moreno & Jack Dangermond, president of Esri, discuss how GIS can help solve some of the world’s biggest problems, namely, Covid-19 and climate change at the recent Esri Virtual User Conference 2020.
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