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GeonetCom Schedule of Events
Join Autodesk, PlaceWare, URISA, GeoCommunity, GeoPlace.com, Directions Magazine, and USGS for
GeonetCom, the world's most comprehensive GIS-focused virtual seminar series. This
event will present twelve educational sessions on topics ranging from implementing
enterprise-wide GIS, to creating virtual map rooms, to implementing Web-based vehicle
tracking. All sessions will be delivered over the Web using PlaceWare technology, and will
focus on real-world case studies of GIS implementation.
Each session will be delivered live, giving you the chance to interact with other GIS
professionals from state and local government, telecommunications, and utility industries.
The sessions will focus on how to leverage an investment in legacy GIS systems to pave the
way for tomorrow’s solutions.
Best of all, GeonetCom is free, so there is no reason not to take advantage of the
largest GIS database in the world -- your colleagues.
Taking part is easy and rewarding. Go to www.geonetcom.com to register before
November 5. You’ll receive a weekly email newsletter to keep you up to date and be eligible
to win a new Palm Pilot just for signing up. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the
largest GIS network on Earth-GeonetCom.
Here’s how:
1. Select the seminar you’d like to attend. For complete series information, go to
www.geonetcom.com.
2. Priority register by Nov. 5 at www.geonetcom.com. Once registered, you’ll receive
seminar reminders, a weekly email newsletter, and you’ll be a member of the largest GIS
network on Earth.
3. Participate. To join one of the seminars, simply enter http://www.geonetcom.com and
dial toll free 877-375-2152 in the United States and Canada, 973-633-1010 outside of the
U.S., to audio conference call into the session.
Schedule of Events
Week 1: November 9, November 11, 12-1 p.m. EST
GeonetCom Keynote Address
The Internet. Deregulation. And more. Joe Astroth Ph.D., Executive Vice President,
Autodesk GIS Solutions Division, discusses the changing face of GIS and the impact
of the Internet on the industry. As your industry changes, so do your options. See
what GIS at Autodesk offers for the 21st century-and beyond.
Week 2: November 16, November 18, 12-1 p.m. EST
Implementing an Enterprise GIS Solution
Is it worth it? Where do I begin? Learn how Thames Water implemented its state-
of-the-art, enterprise-wide GIS solution, Autodesk Vision. Discussions focus on
the problems that must be tackled, and why the benefits make it worth the effort
and expense.
Week 3: December 7, December 9, 12-1 p.m. EST
Internet GIS for the Municipality
Thousands of paper maps. One web site. No problem. See how experts in Las Vegas
transform their paper-based maps into dynamic web sites using Autodesk
MapGuide. Don’t miss demonstrations of this city’s amazing GIS Web site. If you
want to know where GIS in government services is going, this seminar is for you.
Week 4: December 14, December 16, 12-1 p.m. EST
Using GIS to Competitive Advantage
When you have all the information at your fingertips, you have the edge. Michael
DeLacy, President of Microdesk, discusses how North East Optic Network designs
and manages their fiber optic cable network with automatic Web-based updates to
gain a competitive advantage. You must see this stellar application using AutoCAD
Map and Autodesk MapGuide.
Week 5: January 11, January 13, 12-1 p.m. EST
Georgia Power Company
When you handle thousands of kilowatts a day, your GIS solution had better be just
as powerful. Richard B. Burroughs, III, PE of Jorge Cabrera, explains how Georgia
Power Company harnesses the Intranet to place 90,000 maps online to more than
5,000 employees. This session explores how Georgia Power leveraged their existing
AutoCAD drawings with Autodesk MapGuide to build an amazing network.
Week 6: January 18, January 20, 12-1 p.m. EST
Mapping Analyzing and Distributing Facilities Data with Time Warner
Putting the maps on Time Warner. Chuck Pietra, New Business Unit Manager at
Avatech Solutions, shows you how Time Warner Communications manipulates the
Internet and a graphical user interface to access data directly from Oracle and SQL
Server Databases. The session will also highlight system-wide integration of Sipre
GIS and SipreCAD, with AutoCAD Map and Autodesk MapGuide.
Week 7: January 25, January 27, 12-1 p.m. EST
Vehicle Tracking and Fleet Management
GIS in orbit. Robert Colm, President of Sigba S.A., explains how, in only three
months, Skycom, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, implemented a vehicle tracking
system using the ORBCOMM satellites. This Autodesk MapGuide vehicle tracking
system uses the satellites to process the exact location of each vehicle, display it in
real time on a dynamic interactive map, calculate distances to the next location on
route, send and receive remote messages, and provide access protection and control.
Week 8: February 1, February 3, 12-1 p.m. EST
Pima County, Arizona
Getting onto the Internet and staying there. Over a two-year period, Pima County
has implemented an incredible Internet based GIS system. Moderators Jack Lloyd,
GIS Manager, and John Dickson, Database Specialist, of Pima County, Arizona
focus on how Pima County leverages its current GIS software and data investment
with Autodesk MapGuide to dramatically reduce the number of map requests.
Week 9: February 8, February 10, 12-1 p.m. EST
GIS for City Planners and Council
Big city plans. Small town applications. J. Lance Maidlow, M. Eng., P. Eng., and
President of Kanotech Information Systems Ltd., details ways GIS can be
implemented by city planners, city councils, and smaller communities. He discusses
the new program, CivicCenter, an Autodesk and Microsoft program, which provides
open, fully documented database models and applications for property and facility
information that can be used by all the members of local government.
Week 10: February 15, February 17, 12-1 p.m. EST
Improving Service and Reducing Costs
Good-bye, regulations. Hello, competition. As electric utilities are deregulated, the
need to stay competitive becomes even more important. See how to leverage your
GIS data to fine-tune customer service and cut costs. Plus, learn about the new
integrated power outage management application from Autodesk, PowerLine.
Week 11: February 22, February 24, 12-1 p.m. EST
Integrating GIS and GPS for Vehicle Tracking
Staying on track with GIS. Michael Tooker, President of Dolphin Technologies,
shares how his company handles its vehicle and fleet tracking and how they
integrated sophisticated gyro equipment to track problem points. The session also
focuses on the use of GPS and Web-based GIS as management tools.
Week 12: February 29, March 2, 12-1 p.m. EST
Denver Water
Mile-high GIS. Dan Genrich, Information Services Project Manager of Denver
Water, shows how Denver Water created its first Internet driven MapGuide
application. Almost every division within Denver Water can access their GIS data
over the Internet. The system was created in less than two weeks and new users
can even be trained in little over an hour.
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