Beyond GIS

By Kurt Janssen

In this show, we’re going to break down ideas and concepts related to GIS, geospatial, and digital geography to help you drive innovation, deliver on strategic initiatives, and enhance all aspects of ... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Beyond GIS episodes:

June 06, 2023Revolutionise Your Data Strategy with the Agility and Scalability of the Cloud
In this episode, Kurt discusses how you can revolutionise your data strategy by leveraging the agility and scalability of cloud native GIS.
Topics include:
How moving your data and tech to the cloud enables you to effectively scale your operations, manage costs, and increase collaboration

The unseen benefits of the cloud transformation, including an increased focus on engaging with your customers and solving problems

The power of cloud-based elasticity for project-based workloads, allowing you to scale resources as needed for cost savings & time efficiency

How to approach staged cloud transformation in your organisation instead of seeing it as an "all or nothing" move

How cloud transformation can help you reallocate resources from maintenance to meaningful tasks that add value to your business and customers
And more!
Enjoy the show!
To learn more about what Geospatial can do for your business, visit our website ⁠www.orbica.com⁠
Feel free to reach out via the website, or connect with Kurt on LinkedIn.
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16min
May 23, 2023Behind the Scenes of Building a Geospatial Platform
In this episode, Kurt and Santosh give you a look under the hood as they discuss the Orbica journey and why democratising access to geospatial is the way forward.
Topics include:
The story behind Orbica's geospatial platform development journey

How Orbica selects foundational customers and partners to collaboratively shape their innovative platform

The advantages of a cloud-native geospatial platform, such as scalability, cost efficiency, interoperability, easy collaboration and centralized access

How the cloud-native platform automatically handles migrations, maintenance, and support, which frees up users to focus on their work

The concealed complexities and hidden total cost of ownership for traditional geospatial systems, and how Orbica is revolutionizing the industry.
And more!
Enjoy the show!
To learn more about what Geospatial can do for your business, visit our website www.orbica.com
Feel free to reach out via the website, or connect with Kurt or Santosh on LinkedIn.
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56min
May 09, 2023From Data to Story: How Geospatial Insights Can Bring Your Business Narrative to Life
In this episode, Kurt discusses the importance of data storytelling and how it broadly impacts your business success.
Topics include:
How geospatial insights have intriguing stories to tell that can help businesses navigate modern challenges

The importance of data storytelling for sustainable behaviour change, e.g., by making climate change narratives more relatable

The benefits of visualisation and data-driven approaches for making complex data accessible to stakeholders and decision makers

Real-world applications of geospatial data storytelling, including resource allocation and decision-support in sectors like healthcare and urban planning

How data storytelling can help us understand megatrends like urbanisation and support strategic planning in these areas
And more!
Enjoy the show!
To learn more about what Geospatial can do for your business, visit our website www.orbica.com
Feel free to reach out via the website, or connect with Kurt on LinkedIn.
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17min
April 25, 2023From Space to Business: The Interconnected World of Satellite Data and Geospatial Analytics
In this episode, Orbica’s two Kurts, Kurt Janssen and Dr. Kurt Joy discuss the advancements in earth observation and what that means for the geospatial field.
Topics include:
How small, low-cost satellites open up new realms of opportunity

The repercussions of analysis after the fact (versus real time)

How to leverage freely available Landsat and Sentinel satellite data

How SAR data can be a game changer for various industries

The importance of geospatial along the business value chain

And more!
Enjoy the show!
To learn more about what Geospatial can do for your business, visit our website www.orbica.com
Feel free to reach out via the website, or connect with Kurt on LinkedIn.
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38min
April 11, 2023 From Raw Data to Business Intelligence: How Geospatial Thinking can help you Climb the DIKW Pyramid
In this episode of Beyond GIS, Kurt discusses how to move up through the DIKW (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom) Pyramid through collaboration and democratization of geospatial.
The importance of giving ‘geospatial’ a seat at the table from the get-go of a project, risks of bringing it in too late, feedback loops, what democratization looks like and why it matters, through to how to achieve a flywheel effect of the DIKW pyramid… these are just some of the points Kurt touches on in this episode.
What tools, methodologies, and processes do you need in your organisation to build that solid base of the pyramid? And how to move up from there? Tune in to get your head around this topic.
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23min
March 28, 2023 Risk Management Made Easy With Cloud Transformation
In this episode of Beyond GIS, Kurt Janssen talks with Gareth Levens, Head of Ops at Orbica, about risk management, project governance and getting value landed inside organisations.

They delve into the company philosophy and common ethos that guides their vision, what makes a great Orbican, and how they’ve shaped their processes to create wow-moment-worthy customer experiences.

Cloud transformation plays a pivotal role in streamlining governance, managing risk, and fostering long-term relationships with their clients. Catch the full story here and be inspired.
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30min
March 14, 2023 4 Technology Blind Spots That Impact Reliable Decision Making
Many organisations suffer technology blindspots that impact reliable decision making.
Because the wrong systems and processes can leave you exposed to gaps in knowledge, rework and confusion, and even detrimental security issues.
In this episode, Kurt discusses 4 common technology blindspots that data-driven organisations need to look out for in order to make critical decisions in a changing world.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt on LinkedIn under Kurt Janssen, or contact us via our website www.orbica.com Enjoy the show!
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22min
February 28, 2023 Risk Management Through Data Clarity
Beyond GIS brings you the first round table discussion with Kurt Janssen, Kurt Joy and Santosh Seshadri from Orbica.
They delve into topics like the critical role of risk management, particularly in the context of emergency management and disaster response and recovery.
In the wake of the recent cyclone Gabrielle, which wreaked havoc on the North Island of New Zealand, Kurt and his colleagues discuss the importance of effective data management and sharing.
New technologies are paving the way for better practices, but a lot is yet to be done. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the topic from various angles.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt on LinkedIn under Kurt Janssen, or contact us via our website www.orbica.com Enjoy the show!
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57min
February 14, 2023 Who Cares About Big Data? We Need Big Decisions!
Big data exists, but it'd not a badge of honour! What matters is what you're doing with your big data.
Whether you're using it to drive business decisions and move the needle in your organisation.
Because data is useless unless we do something with it.
In this episode, Kurt discusses the risks and opportunities of big data, and how we can leverage it more effectively to help make critical decisions in a changing world.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt on LinkedIn under Kurt Janssen, or contact us via our website www.orbica.com
Enjoy the show!
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23min
January 31, 2023 Abolish These 5 Business Risks with Cloud Transformation
Tech silos and poor visibility on IT are core elements of risk in any organisation.
Poor internal collaboration can jeopardise your ability to deliver on your organisation's strategic initiatives and the expectations of your customers.
In this episode, Kurt outlines the top 5 risks associated with poor visibility on tech and looks at ways to foster better internal collaboration.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kurt on LinkedIn under Kurt Janssen, or contact us via our website www.orbica.com
Enjoy the show!
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15min

FAQs about Beyond GIS:

How many episodes does Beyond GIS have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.