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ArcMap to Retire

After 2 decades, ArcMap is set to retire. Sure there are still six more years of support, but ArcGIS 10.8.1 is the final release for good…

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ArcGIS JavaScript API Key Please

It’s not just technology and underwear that change frequently, software requirements and Terms of Service (TOS) can change quickly too. Even…

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Canadian Radar Online Access

When browsing the Canadian weather website the other day I was surprised to read the bold notice “New Weather Radar Map”. I then scrolled…

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Touch GIS Provides Free Access with GeoInt

Touch GIS is one of the latest mobile data collection apps to be launched for the field workforce. It has many of the professional field…

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Weather apps and location data in the news

For some reason, my news feeds have recently been filled with articles about Weather Apps and how many of them are selling our location data…

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Upgrading Spatial Times

Spatial Times is getting an upgrade. OK, more of a rebuild from scratch. After 5 years, it was time to update the interface and clean-up…

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ArcGIS Online User Levels are Changing

A major change to ArcGIS Online User Levels are coming December 4th, 2018. This is a welcome change to the current “Level 1” and “Level…

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Collector for ArcGIS Updated v18.0.1

Collector for ArcGIS v18.0.1 is now released for all supported platforms. For iOS users, this includes the use of Leica’s Zeno GG04 plus…

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Collector for ArcGIS update

Collector for ArcGIS has its first feature update in 2017. The list of new features includes a few community request items we should all be…

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ArcGIS Javascript API 3.20

Phew. The long hiatus of posting updates is over. As expected, the world continued to move on without me. This includes an update to Esri’s…

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ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.19

As we are all waiting in line at the mall to buy some final holiday gifts, ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.19 and 4.2 were released so we could…

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ArcGIS Server 10.5 is now ArcGIS Enterprise 10.5

If you haven’t heard, Esri found out we finally understand the current naming conventions and licencing models for their server products…

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ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.18

ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.18 was released by Esri last week. Great news for those still using the 3 series - and FYI, ArcGIS JavaScript API…

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Collector for ArcGIS 10.4.0 iOS

Collector for ArcGIS 10.4.0 iOS is now available in Apple’s App Store. This is a major update for those hoping to use high-accuracy GNSS…

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Collector for ArcGIS Windows Edition 10.3

It sounds like a no-brainer: Use your Microsoft 10 deviced docked at the office, then disconnect, and your field ready with Collector for…

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ArcGIS Collector 10.3.7

The new releases keep pouring out for the Esri Dev Summit. This time we get a very focused update for ArcGIS Collector 10.3.7. If you were…

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ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.16

With Palm Springs hosting the Esri Developer Summit this week - a few updates are coming out of Redlands just in time for the plenary. The…

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ArcGIS 10.4

ArcGIS 10.4 has finally arrived (most of it). Esri announced last week that their flagship product suite, ArcGIS 10.4 is here. This includes…

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ArcGIS Collector Updates Galore

Some of the most anticipated updates for ArcGIS Collector have arrived this December! Just in time for… winter?!  (Canada Joke). That said…

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ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.15

In time to upgrade over the holidays, ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.15 is here with updates that enable us to use many of the new server features…

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ArcGIS Javascript API 3.14 and 4.0

Just in time for the Esri International UC in San Diego, two big updates have been announced for the ArcGIS Javascript API - the release of…

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ArcGIS 10.3.1 Released

ArcGIS 10.3.1 has been officially released by Esri. Like most build number increments, there are both fixes (service packs, quick fixes…

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ArcGIS Collector 10.3 for iOS

It’s finally here. With little fanfare (relative to Apple Watch and the all-new MacBook earlier this week), the iOS release of ArcGIS…

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Unexpected Google Announcements

A few big announcements from Google over the past few weeks. First, Google announced that support for the Google Maps Engine product will…

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ArcGIS Collector 10.3 Released

ArcGIS Collector 10.3 has just been released for Android OS, and will soon be available for iOS users as well. ArcGIS Collector 10.3 is more…

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ArcGIS Javascript API 3.12 Released

It’s only been a few months, but Esri has already released ArcGIS Javascript API 3.12. Phew! Normally, this isn’t a big deal - but if you…

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ArcGIS 10.3 and ArcGIS Pro are released

That’s right, ArcGIS 10.3 (ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcGIS for Server, etc), and ArcGIS Pro are now officially released. In a post from Esri…

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W3C HTML5 Recommendation Complete!

It’s time to rejoice - the W3C HTML5 guessing game is over! After 17 years of HTML4 we have reached a new milestone as The World Wide Web…

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ArcGIS Javascript API 3.11 Released

Today Esri announced their latest release of ArcGIS Javascript API 3.11. Notable changes/updates include: New Heatmap Renderer for feature…

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ArcGIS for Server, Security, and Bash Vulnerability

In light of the recent announcements on the bash (AKA: Shellshock) vulnerability, a quick update on how your ArcGIS for Server might be…

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ArcGIS Pro licensing Update

Thought you could delay and/or ignore signing up for an ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Organizational account? Well, it’s going to get a little more…

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Esri User Conference Q&A

It’s that time of year again… when 12,000 people (approximately) head to San Diego to refill their Esri Kool-Aid and see what’s coming down…

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Shapefile vs Feature Class

Walking down the hallways of a GIS conference you hear lots of great debate and geek-talk on a variety of topics. A Shapefile vs Feature…

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ArcGIS 10.2.2 is here

With very little fanfare, ArcGIS 10.2.2 was released last week. Don’t be fooled by the lack of attention, this is an important update to…

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Open Data Institute Coming to Waterloo

The Federal Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2014 recently announced it will be providing $3 million to Canadian Digital Media…

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ArcGIS Javascript API 3.9 Released

Esri just announced the latest release of ArcGIS Javascript API 3.9. Notable updates in this release are the new CSV Layer and a new symbol…

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