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Vault 7: Security and Location Data

Troy Lambert — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:13:10 +0000

Not long ago, I talked here about UAV Cloud Data: we are generating a ton of location data, and need some effective way to store it on the cloud. Two things have to be considered: it needs to be secure, so it cannot be accessed by just anyone, but it also needs to be available […]

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Mapping Reform: Where are Things Likely to Change?

Troy Lambert — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:41:46 +0000

In the uncertain times following this election, one thing is for sure. Things will change over the next few years with a Republican president bent on change and a congress likely to cooperate with him. Using GIS data is not just about showing the way things are, but from the demographic information we gathered during […]

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Feature – GIS and the NFL: Sustainability and Millennial Fans

Troy Lambert — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:40:48 +0000

Some NFL television ratings have been suffering and for a number of reasons this season, and while it seems like a perfect storm, the week 6 tie between the Seahawks and the Cardinals on Sunday night saw a resurgence that says all hope may not be lost for the league and its advertisers. Millennials, the […]

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Social Media is an Increasingly Important Part of Webmaps, Data Analysis, Analytics and Visualizations

Editor — Fri, 27 May 2016 15:38:10 +0000

By searching public posts, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency fulfills its duty to provide decision-makers with past, present and future insights into locations during a global emergency. The NGA isn’t the only agency augmenting their data analysis efforts, analysis and mapping with the inclusion of public social media feeds. There are many ways that real-time public […]

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Twitter feed and map provide real-time water, weather and flood forecasting for Texas

GISuser — Fri, 27 May 2016 14:05:14 +0000

(via the USGS) Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That — An innovative Twitter feed and map provide real-time water, weather and flood forecasting for Texas. During the recent Texas flooding, the U.S. Geological Survey unveiled a new tool that gives users real-time water, weather and National Weather Service flood […]

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Hardware Spotlight – HP Z240 SFF Turbo Workstation

GISuser — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:13:13 +0000

A quick look at this powerful workstation from HP… The HP Z240 entry level workstation (think small business, contractor, home business etc…) small in size and price, BIG on performance and functionality! Building on the popular “Z” lineup of desktop workstations, HP has an ideal entry point for those who simply don’t have the budget, […]

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Mapping Water Use: Landsat and America’s Water Resources

GISuser — Wed, 25 May 2016 15:40:23 +0000

As droughts rage and aquifers dwindle, people may wonder: Is there enough water to meet all our needs? Landsat satellites are helping to answer that question Water is one of our nation’s most important natural resources, one that’s long been considered inexhaustible. Yet changes in land use, climate, and population demographics are placing unprecedented demands […]

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Opportunity – Promote your Company’s ESRIUC Week Activities with GISuser

GISuser — Tue, 24 May 2016 14:34:34 +0000

Are you interested in spreading the word about what you have planned during ESRIUC conference week? We’d like to help get your message out there. You’ve spend loads of time planning for the conference, you have events, activities, presentations, contests, and social activities planned. Now you need to get word out – That’s where we’d […]

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Reading – Reduce Your Open Source Security Risk

GISuser — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:12:29 +0000

Reduce Your Open Source Security Risk: Strategies, Tactics, and Tools Learn how to employ new strategies, tactics, and tools to reduce your open source security risk. Open source software is here to stay but that doesn’t mean that developers can use it without considering the vulnerabilities and security issues they may introduce into their development […]

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Dev Tip- The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks

GISuser — Sat, 21 May 2016 15:10:08 +0000

“The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks – Free 158 Page Preview” Get the most out of this complete question-and-answer book on JavaScript. The JavaScript Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is a collection of over 100 thoroughly–tested, customizable and elegant solutions that will show you how to add usable and accessible […]

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