Nicole McPherson, GISP

Most utilities treat GIS as a mapping department. Then they wonder why talented GIS professionals keep leaving. Modern platforms can do advanced network analysis, capacity modeling, system optimization, and regulatory compliance support. When your team only maintains maps, they look elsewhere for challenging work. Download our guide to see how forward-thinking utilities are positioning GIS as strategic infrastructure and what that means for retention. https://bit.ly/49WBXuT

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💡Case Study Refresh: Broward County’s Integration Transformation 💡 When Broward County set out to modernize their IBM Maximo + Esri ArcGIS integration, they faced a familiar challenge: too much custom code, too many dependencies, and too much risk when upgrades came around. Instead of another round of brittle scripts, the County took a new approach. They moved to a no-code integration model that’s adaptable, easier to maintain, and future-proof against the major platform changes utilities and public agencies are facing today. 📍 Seamless IBM Maximo ↔ Esri ArcGIS synchronization 📍 Elimination of upgrade headaches tied to custom code 📍 A sustainable integration approach that empowers IT teams This case study highlights how Broward County reduced complexity and built resilience into their integration strategy, an approach many utilities are now exploring as they prepare for 2026 system upgrades. 👉 Read the full story here: https://zurl.co/1ijU8 If your organization is navigating similar modernization challenges, let’s connect! We’d love to share what we’re seeing across the industry. #Utilities #GIS #Maximo #Integration #DigitalTransformation

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The biggest misconception about Enterprise GIS? That it’s just about hosting maps and infrastructure. Orchestrating Enterprise GIS Means: - System Integration Connecting GIS with enterprise platforms and operational systems. - Data Intelligence Turning spatial data into real-time business insights. - Operational Workflows Enabling location-driven decision making across teams. Learn how CyberTech structures enterprise GIS transformation programs : https://lnkd.in/dWWr8hAU   #EnterpriseGIS #Geospatial #SpatialData #EnterpriseTechnology Lori Kurovski Sagar Nair Vince Rosales Tridev Raut Amol Srivastava Bruce BuxtonAndrew Falker

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Learn how to Visualize Field Office Coverage and community reach on a map using Excel uploads, GIS data, and interactive mapping workflows.

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Puerto Rico was able to better track and reduce dengue cases by using products like #ArcGIS #FieldMaps to precisely georeference mosquito traps and efficiently collect data, enabling timely targeted interventions. 📱🦟 Get the full story here: https://ow.ly/NlKJ50VVT0p

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Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps brings mapping, high-accuracy data collection, and real-time location tracking into one powerful mobile app—making fieldwork smarter, faster, and more connected.

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Is your GIS strategy ready for the AI era? Matthew Lewin explores why it's time to rethink your approach and gives you practical steps for integrating AI and staying competitive in this rapidly changing landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDEQhyQ6 #GeoAI #AI #ArcGIS #Esri

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Free and Accessible World Map Data for GIS Professionals Downloading world map shapefiles and KML files can save valuable time for GIS professionals. This guide provides the tools needed to work with global map data, supporting projects in fields such as disaster response, infrastructure planning, and climate research. 🌱💻 https://lnkd.in/eicmgEHg #GIS #Shapefiles #KML #WorldMap #DataAnalysis

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Discover parcel boundaries across the entire U.S., available at no cost through Esri's ArcGIS Living Atlas. With over 600,000 views (and climbing), this dataset is powering projects for planners, researchers, GIS pros, and curious mapmakers everywhere. Whether you’re analyzing land use, planning infrastructure, or telling place-based stories — the data is ready for you. Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q03CyShP0

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You’ve got enough to manage - weather shouldn’t be one more thing. Baron’s ArcGIS Weather Layers deliver critical insights and custom alerts right into the Esri workflows you already use, so you can protect your assets and take action before the storm hits, all in one place.

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🗺️ GIS Project Showcase – City of Grand Rapids Neighborhood Boundaries I’m excited to share one of my GIS web mapping projects that visualizes the official neighborhood boundaries of the City of Grand Rapids using ArcGIS Online. This interactive application provides an intuitive way to explore community areas and better understand the city’s geographic structure. Key features: ✔️ Interactive neighborhood boundary visualization ✔️ User-friendly navigation, search, and basemap options ✔️ Support for urban planning and spatial analysis ✔️ Clear geographic insights for planners, residents, and GIS professionals This project highlights how Web GIS can transform spatial data into interactive tools that support planning, transparency, and data-driven decisions. 🗺️ Take a look at my project and enjoy exploring the map. 🔗 Click here to explore: https://lnkd.in/gXNYGyeV #GIS #ArcGIS #ArcGISOnline #WebGIS #SpatialAnalysis #UrbanPlanning #CityPlanning #GeoSpatial

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Maps make patterns pop. The next ODK release adds a native map view for submissions and entities, giving project managers the geospatial insight they need to make faster, better decisions.

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"Putting these puzzle pieces together, that’s where you can start making really powerful decisions, and what that can unlock I find really exciting." Meet Sam, at the forefront of using geospatial data to help planners design smarter, more connected communities. 👇

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#CNG2025 session recording Noah Slocum from Esri shares how ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Engine extends Apache Spark to deliver scalable and intuitive spatial analytics. Noah also shows how automatic spatial indexing and spatial reference management can transform your workflows.

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Puerto Rico was able to better track and reduce dengue cases by using products like #ArcGIS #FieldMaps to precisely georeference mosquito traps and efficiently collect data, enabling timely targeted interventions. 📱🦟 Get the full story here: https://ow.ly/5Wsa50VWsUA

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