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 ..read more

Data is the lifeblood of most organisations, but many aren't leveraging their data to its full potential. Especially not in the age of mega data, where we're stockpiling data at an unprecedented rate.  In this episode Kurt discusses how we need to shift our focus from the data itself to the technology and people responsible for analysing and making sense of the data if we want to use it to drive value and 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 ..read more

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-su ..read more

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 ba ..read more

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 ..read more

In this episode, Kurt chats to Santosh about the open source vs proprietary data landscape in the geospatial world. Topics include: The value of Open Source, including flexibility and scalability, without the constraints How AI and machine learning are tilting the scales in favour of Open Source Commercial implications and understanding the true cost of Open Source The future of geospatial technology and AI 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 ..read more

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 ..read more

In this episode, Kurt chats to Peter Rose, head of Orbica’s European operations, about the synergy of geospatial and AI. Topics include: The crucial roles of Geospatial and AI for the future of businesses and governments The challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in Europe Overcoming the fallacy of sunk cost to embrace innovation and growth How real-time data and smart cities are changing the future of urban planning The global impact of Geo-AI and the importance of cross-border collaboration in overcoming the challenges of our time And more! Enjoy the show! To learn more abo ..read more

Leveraging geospatial data is the key to unlocking real business value, yet most organisations aren't making the most of their data assets. Because the typical GIS stack hasn't kept pace with our modern requirements.  In this episode, Kurt chats to Orbica's innovation lead Santosh Seshadri about the current state of Geospatial in 2023 and what the future could look like. They touch on the role of geospatial in driving crucial decisions, current issues facing the geospatial value chain, and the importance of pioneering geospatial democracy to ensure a sustainable future for the people and ..read more

In this episode, Kurt chats to Orbica’s head of technology, Santosh, about the unique capabilities of Orbica’s geospatial platform, and what it can do for the CEO/CXO/CIO of data-driven organisations. Topics include: How the platform helps leaders unlock greater team productivity, streamline tools and processes, and eliminate bottlenecks in a world where hybrid and remote working is the new norm The strong focus on enabling each team member to bring their specialised tools into a unified platform, fostering seamless collaboration on projects, regardless of their location How the cloud-native ..read more