https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical Browse posts to stay up-to-speed on products and developments affecting you, the Canadian GIS user. en-CA This technical post highlights why metadata matters for ArcGIS AI and introduces a code‑based tool for automating field metadata in ArcGIS Online. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/from-data-about-data-to-ai-fuel-arcgis-online-field-metadata-updater 692799973 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:03 -0400 Why a Trusted Data Exchange Is the Key to Safer, More Efficient Roadways. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/the-transportation-data-challenge 692805403 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:05 -0400 Esri Canada’s Getting Technical blog post brings you the latest and most significant news about Esri technology. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/getting-technical-march-2026 692747063 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:12:10 -0400 A clear overview of what you need to know before upgrading an enterprise geodatabase, including versioning, client compatibility and planning considerations. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/upgrading-enterprise-geodatabases 692660473 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:45:19 -0400 Follow this step-by-step guide to update and activate your Cityworks 15.8.x and Office Companion license to ensure your site runs without interruptions. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/how-to-renew-your-cityworks-15-8-x-and-office-companion-license 692633020 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:04 -0400 See how the City of Grand Forks modernized its Official Community Plan by transforming a static PDF into an accessible digital experience using ArcGIS StoryMaps. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/from-static-to-dynamic-transforming-official-plans-with-arcgis-storymaps 692632251 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:03 -0400 Renewing your Cityworks 23 license is simple. Follow this step‑by‑step guide to activate or reactivate your license through the Host Installer. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/how-to-renew-your-cityworks-23-license-via-host-installer 692617935 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:04 -0400 Build safer school routes using spatial analysis and dynamic mapping in ArcGIS Online to uncover risk patterns and support data-driven action. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/building-safer-school-routes-with-arcgis-online 692462499 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:08:09 -0500 Esri Canada’s Getting Technical blog post brings you the latest and most significant news about Esri technology. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/getting-technical-february-2026 692512864 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:03 -0500 In this blog, we go over the best ways to troubleshoot performance issues in ArcGIS Online and, if needed, what you can provide to help expedite a Technical Support case. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/troubleshooting-performance-issues-in-arcgis-online-reducing-slowdowns-and-next-steps 692513388 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:01:40 -0500 This technical blog post is about the importance of metadata in ArcGIS AI platform and shares practical ideas to get started with improving metadata. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/from-data-about-data-to-ai-fuel-why-metadata-is-the-backbone-of-arcgis-intelligence 692417464 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:37 -0400 Upgrade to 2.4—streamlined NG9-1-1 workflows, submit to aggregators, review discrepancies fast. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/ng9-1-1-data-manager-part-2-submission-and-discrepancy-review 692377129 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:03 -0500 Enhance NG911 data quality with fast address point creation and smooth road renaming in NG911 Data Manager—built for accuracy, speed and reliability. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/ng9-1-1-data-manager-part-1-add-address-points-rename-roads 692350909 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:52:58 -0500 Esri Canada’s Getting Technical blog post brings you the latest and most significant news about Esri technology. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/getting-technical-january-2026 692369295 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:30:12 -0500 Esri offers high-impact training for every learning style—visual, auditory, or hands-on. Dive into our technical courses tailored to your goals. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/discover-esri-s-training-for-every-learning-style 692364444 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:04 -0500 Automatically convert KMZ lightning strike data into a feature layer in ArcGIS Online. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/i-need-lightning-strike-data-and-i-need-it-lightning-fast 692345917 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:04 -0500 Learn how ArcGIS Business Analyst helps you use location intelligence for smarter business decisions and market analysis. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/beginner-s-guide-to-arcgis-business-analyst-for-smarter-decisions 692201151 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:03 -0500 Learn why exporting large feature layers from ArcGIS Online can result in empty zip files and how to fix the issue using ArcGIS Pro. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/failure-to-export-file-geodatabases-with-large-domains-in-arcgis-online-2 692309943 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:02 -0500 Here is a list of your favourite GeoSnaps and some of our most recent videos that should be on your watch list. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/geosnaps-rewind-2025-s-smartest-esri-tips-tutorials 692295711 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:30:46 -0500 ArcGIS Desktop retires on March 1, 2026. Learn why migration to ArcGIS Pro and user types is essential for advanced GIS capabilities and security. https://resources.esri.ca/getting-technical/arcgis-desktop-is-retiring-its-time-to-migrate-to-user-types 692152969 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:03 -0500