Michael Petr

Posts by Michael Petr

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4 Sessions to Add to Your 2019 Esri User Conference Agenda

The Esri User Conference is back and 2019’s theme, “GIS — The Intelligent Nervous System” has industry thought leaders a …

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June 4, 2019

How Indoor Mapping Is Changing the Retail Landscape

Location technology has conditioned people to rely on digital maps and smartphone apps to guide them to and from destina …

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May 14, 2019

Why Map Data is Critical to the Insurance Industry

The insurance industry is premised on evaluating, assuming, and mitigating risk in exchange for certain protections. Tec …

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April 16, 2019

The Benefits and Uses of Intelligent Direct Carrier Routes

There are roughly 600,000 carrier routes in the United States, with about half dedicated solely to physical geographical …

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March 12, 2019

7 Tips for Successfully Using Python with Esri or Other Mapping Software

Automating repetitive or time-consuming tasks saves time – and often frustration – for GIS professionals. A scripting la …

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January 29, 2019

6 API and SDK Extensions That Add Value to Fleet Management Apps

Fleet management is multi-faceted, requiring apps that “think” beyond the basics, like routing or general maps. Develope …

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August 28, 2018