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ESRI Development Summit 2010 Summary

Eric Edmonds — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:53:31 +0000

So I get to write a blog entry about the 2010 ESRI Development Summit in Palm Springs California! Do I tell you about the 86 degree sunshine, the college kids on spring break, the street party, the beautiful women by the pool (gotcha!), the breath taking mountains or the serene desert? Okay! Well, no, I did not get to see any of that. But, I did learn a lot of cool stuff about the ArcGIS 10 pre-release which is planning to ship out April 1st, 2010. Of course, it is April Fool’s Day, so I am not holding my breath.

I started Monday at 8:30 a.m. with the “Getting Started with the ArcGIS Web Mapping APIs Session” by Presenters Jeremy Bartley, Kelly Hutchins, and Sterling Quinn. I’m telling you…lot’s of cool stuff in the new APIs for JavaScript, Flex, and Silverlight. The Version 2.0 Beta was released Sunday, so I am pretty excited about that and the new editing widgets that are avaialable in all three api’s.

Over the past few days I attended sessions back to back, including: “Using and Extending the ArcGIS WebMap for Flex”, “Working with the ArcGIS API for Flex”, “Distributed Geodatabase Development”, “Working with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript” and several user presentations on Javascript and Flex work. All that flexing can wear you out! But it is Palm Springs!

Of course, the most exciting news to some of you will be the new Iphone Application Development API. There is also a rumor of an Android Development API, which was the subject of many questions during the mobile technology question sessions. Everybody seems to be hot to jump on the Android bandwagon.

I also spent a lot of time with several of the ESRI development team leads whom helped me with answering several questions and providing
issue solutions.

Well that was a brief flash of the summit. I am incredibly pumped about getting the pre release and implementing all the new stuff as soon as I get back to work!

Blog at you all again soon!
Rodney

Oh to leave with a list of a few of the new things for ArcGIS Desktop here is a list straight from Jack Dangermon’s slide!

An ArcCatalog window built into ArcMap for quick data access
Easier and faster ways to find and use symbols and tools
Auto hide and dockable windows (e.g., table of contents) so your focus remains on the map
Ability to execute geoprocessing in the background, allowing you to continue to interact with your map
Integration of a new window in ArcMap to simplify project management and collaboration
New Query layers that allow you to access all data (including spatial data) stored in relational databases via standard SQL
Creation and management of time-based data
Can display and animate temporal datasets
Python window console within ArcMap
Being able to automate everything with Python
Desktop add-ins template

GEO-Jobe GIS Conducts ArcGIS Training at Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Airport

Neill Jobe — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:03:21 +0000

We are currently conducting ArcGIS Desktop I training in Gulfport, MS. A total of 10 students from three departments (Planning, Operations and IT) within the Airport have attending the training and are familiarizing themselves with the ArcGIS Desktop Platform.

Gulfport-Biloxi Airport is the most recent WD Schock airport client implementing GIS with the help of GEO-Jobe GIS. As part of the implementation, we created a custom ArcGIS Server application allowing all personnel, within the Airport, to have access to important GIS information for planning, project tracking, utilities management, and public safety.

This training class is also the first Mobile Training performed with GEO-Jobe’s upgraded Mobile Classroom, allowing the ArcGIS Desktop Training classes to be brought directly to the client.

The “Greatvine”

Eric Edmonds — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:02:31 +0000

Our recent partnership with WDSCO has enabled us to encompass airport GIS while maintaining the same vertical services to utility companies, local governments, public safety departments, and universities. Our experience and expertise in all spheres has provided us with the necessary tools to continue growing and serving all of our business relationships. We are persistent in our ability to serve, support, and create new business in all of these industries and look forward to working with you for all of your GIS and GPS needs. For a complete list of all the services and products we provide, please visit our website www.geo-jobe.com.

BTR Assessment Trip!

Eric Edmonds — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:05 +0000

We recently arrived back in Nashville after investigating the need for a consolidated GIS at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR). The assessment plan enabled us to probe different departments, consultants, and resources to learn the operational and communication strategies of the airport. In this phase of the assessment plan, we interviewed key airport managers to explore GIS possibilities. We would like to thank BTR for all of their support, and we look forward to showing them all that we can do!

GEO-Jobe is Attending the 2009 October FAA ASW Fall Conference

Eric Edmonds — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:47:21 +0000

The Fall Conference is held from October 5, 2009 to October 7, 2009.
At the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, (formerly the Adams Mark)
400 Olive Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Please stop by and visit our booth. We look forward to discussing the benefits of using GIS for your airport management and operational needs.

GEO-Jobe GIS Joins The W.D. Schock Company Team

Michael Rowland — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:25:41 +0000

In April of 2009, W.D. Schock Company, Inc.(WDSCO) acquired GEO-Jobe GIS Consulting (GEO-Jobe GIS). GEO-Jobe GIS now operates as a division of WDSCO.

Bringing airports and communities together since 1986, W.D. Schock Company, Inc. (WDSCO) is an aviation management consulting firm that specializes in providing airports with turn-key services for land acquisition, relocation assistance, and sound insulation. The firm is headquartered in Nashville Tennessee and has offices and projects nationwide. In the coming months, WDSCO will utilize the expertise of GEO-Jobe GIS to expand the firm’s services to include Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS digital mapping application and developments for airports.

Working at more than 30 airports across the country, WDSCO is recognized nationally by the FAA and well known throughout the airport industry for its experience in managing airport Part 150 Implementation programs. The consultants at WDSCO bring a wide variety of experience applicable to the unique management needs of airports.