Geographical Thinking: E121 – Getting Technical: Fall 2026 GIS Update
On this Getting Technical episode of the Geographical Thinking podcast, Esri Canada’s experts explore two evolving areas of geographic information systems (GIS) that share a common foundation: trusted, connected data. Johnson Chan kicks things off with a look at digital twins in GIS. He explores what they are, why organizations are investing in them and how technologies like 3D GIS, reality capture, BIM and AI can connect systems to support better decision-making. Next, Tyler Scuralli joins the conversation to discuss NG9-1-1 Data Manager and how its latest enhancements are helping organizations prepare for the future of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). He explores the upcoming release of NG9-1-1 Data Manager, alignment with NENA 3.0 standards and new data review tools designed to help identify and resolve issues before data is submitted to the NG9-1-1 Aggregator. From digital twins to NG9-1-1 readiness, this episode of the Geographical Thinking podcast explores how trusted geospatial data can help organizations build stronger connections, improve data quality and make more informed decisions. 0:00 – Episode Summary 0:58 – Intros 2:21 – Digital Twins & 3D GIS 18:43 – NG9-1-1 Data Manager 38:02 – Outro We’re posting new episodes full of inspiring geography stories at least monthly. Subscribe to Esri Canada’s channel so you never miss a new episode of Geographical Thinking! Looking for resources on what we discussed in today’s podcast? Check them out below! Digital twins & 3D GIS Digital Twin Overview (https://www.esri.com/en-us/digital-twin/overview) 3D GIS Overview (https://www.esri.com/en-us/capabilities/3d-gis/overview) Esri Canada Resource Hub Digital Twin Content (https://resources.esri.ca/search?ufq=digital%20twin) 3D Workflows in ArcGIS (https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/34dc55636bae4ca79dcdb7c66bc9d221) NG9-1-1 Next Generation 9-1-1 Overview (https://www.esri.ca/en-ca/solutions/industries/public-safety/segments/next-generation-9-1-1/overview) NG9-1-1 Data Manager (https://www.esri.ca/en-ca/products/specialized-applications/ng911-data-manager) What’s New in NG9-1-1 Data Manager Version 2.5 (https://resources.esri.ca/ng9-1-1-data-manager/what-s-new-is-ng9-1-1-data-manager-version-2-5) Third Version’s the Charm: NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model FAQ (https://resources.esri.ca/ng911/third-version-s-the-charm-ng9-1-1-gis-data-model-faq)