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To modernize defense planning and rehearsal, VRAI used Cesium for Unreal to build the Virtual All-Domain Environment, enabling users to deeply examine areas of interest before arriving. Using geospecific data via Cesium saves VRAI engineers and their users days of work per location and obviates the need for hand modeling or geotypical data, improving situational awareness and decision speed—and reducing the cognitive burden on those tasked with complex planning and rehearsal. Learn how VADE's live 3D COP enables better decisions with real data: https://hubs.li/Q03VC3Qq0

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#Esri is proud to share that we’ve just published a new performance test study to the  𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙂𝙄𝙎 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧. This one takes a close look at two foundational, but often overlooked, factors that influence how well ArcGIS performs inside an AEC firm’s broader digital ecosystem: 🔎 How an under-resourced database can ripple across the system and impact overall usability 🔎 How the ratio of ArcSOCs to vCPUs on an ArcGIS Server instance affects performance and the end-user experience These insights matter for every AEC team building a connected data environment, delivering digital twins, or pushing heavier models and services into production. Understanding these levers helps avoid bottlenecks, reduce friction for project teams, and ensure the system scales as work evolves. You can dig into the full results here: https://lnkd.in/gxMrjt7J We’d love your feedback: 💬 What’s most useful to you in these test studies? 💬 What could make them even more valuable for your work? #AEC, #ArcGIS, #Performance, #Enterprise, #Esri

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You asked and we delivered. The Cesium for #Omniverse extension that enables #developers to stream high-resolution 3D Tiles geospatial content into their NVIDIA Omniverse projects has been updated to work with Kit Extension Template 106.5. This update migrates Cesium for Omniverse to an updated pattern of building applications and also enables better interoperability with packages such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim. With the extension in Omniverse you can: - Display a geospatially accurate WGS84 globe. - Use Omniverse's high-quality visual effects to create novel geospatial experiences. - Stream in massive #3D geospatial data using 3D Tiles, such as Google's Photorealistic 3D Tiles. - Access curated 3D geospatial content from Cesium ion. The extension is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license. Download the extension here: https://hubs.li/Q03n0-920 NVIDIA will have representatives at the upcoming Cesium Developer Conference, where you can find out more about Cesium for Omniverse and see examples from the open geospatial community. Register to attend: https://hubs.li/Q03n0-KB0

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Extremely robust and well designed Shiny app from Curbcut, making massive amounts of local city data accessible via maps. They dealt with performance issues partly by pre-computing data for every city block 🤯 and storing those in qs files, as well as rendering pre-generated Mapbox vector tiles. Worth watching the talk by Maxime Bélanger de Blois if/when it's online. App: https://lnkd.in/e24rFUAK GitHub: https://lnkd.in/eeHYYfzC #RShiny #RStats #ShinyConf2025 #ShinyConf #dataviz

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The transition to NERIS is already underway, and agencies are preparing for what comes next. Departments are moving forward with confidence using First Due. First Due supports NERIS submissions nationwide and continues to lead agencies through a smooth, reliable transition. Watch the webinar recording to learn: • What the NERIS transition means for your department • Key differences between NFIRS and NERIS and how they impact reporting • Why early action helps prevent data gaps and workflow disruption • How to activate NERIS with a simple switch inside First Due 🎥 Get prepared for 2026 https://zurl.co/4lU4f

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🚀 The latest community update from the Rust Foundation Project Directors is live on our blog! This catch-up edition highlights key progress from July, August, and October Board meetings, including: • Trusted Publishing launched on crates[.]io • New Rust Innovation Lab — with Rustls as the first project • Strengthening supply chain security (phishing + malware attacks thwarted) • Advancement of C++ interop efforts • Strategy development underway for 2026–2028 • New team members joining to support outreach, training, and infrastructure A lot is happening behind the scenes to support the Rust ecosystem, maintainers, and users — and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Read the full update: https://lnkd.in/gNaRsYQb #rustlang #opensource #RustFoundation

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The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and engineering firm Stantec took a 234-page Storm Drainage Master Plan and turned it into a comprehensive interactive online site. The community engagement platform is a one-stop digital destination for all the city’s stormwater information, built using ArcGIS Hub. https://ow.ly/YEVv50WKgUX

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Reality capture keeps getting faster. Turning scan data into decisions is where projects still slow down. That gap between capture and delivery is where partnerships matter. As Brian Carovillano, Strategic Development Director, Kinetic Vision, puts it: “Reality capture isn’t just about creating a 3D model—it’s about turning spatial data into actionable insights.” We break down the workflow and why platform + partner alignment is now the differentiator. 👉 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ees5XHmp If you’re at Geo Week 2026, connect with #Prevu3D and Kinetic Vision (Brian speaking Feb 18) at Booth 1529.

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📍𝐋𝐢𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 We’ve all seen the praise. The article I share below is no exception: high-precision scans, historic preservation, faster workflows. The recent renovation effort at Wright-Patterson AFB’s Robins House showcases what modern LiDAR can do. 100+ scans in 12 hours. Full digital model. 18GB processed in under 8. But here is the thing: LiDAR is just the start .... on its own, it’s data-rich and insight-poor. 🧠 The real transformation comes when you move from collecting 3D point clouds to embedding those insights inside workflows: - Detecting runway debris in real-time. - Automating bid-ready documents post-disaster. - Sizing HVAC units without a single field visit. That’s Geospatial 2.0. → Question-led. → AI-first. → Embedded intelligence that learns, predicts, and evolves. The Air Force is making progress—but the next leap isn’t just better scans. It’s smarter systems. 🔍 Don’t just build a digital twin. Build a system that answers back. 📬Follow the evolution of geospatial by signing up for the Spatial-Next Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/SG9tU Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gcAz5Awi #Geospatial2_0 #LiDAR #DigitalTwins #EmbeddedIntelligence #AIFirst #WrightPatterson #GeospatialInnovation

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🚀 GeoServer 2.28.1 is now available! A fresh update packed with important fixes, improved stability, and refinements across vector, raster, and service capabilities. Whether you're managing demanding production environments or exploring new features in your SDI, this release keeps GeoServer moving forward with better performance and reliability. 👉 Dive into the full changelog and download the release here: https://lnkd.in/dCUVWP-P As always, a huge thank you to the community and contributors pushing open-source geospatial forward. #GeoServer #GIS #FOSS4G #OSGeo #Geospatial #WebMapping #OpenSource #GeoNode #MapStore

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Ever wondered whether LiDAR or photogrammetry is right for your project? This guide breaks it down clearly: 🔹 LiDAR delivers precise depth info—even in complex or low-light environments. 🔹 Photogrammetry builds richly textured 3D models and works best in well-lit, smaller spaces. And now, both technologies are more accessible and automated than ever. 🔗 Dive into the details here: https://lnkd.in/gdJVVzYt #3DScanning #DigitalTwins #LiDAR #Photogrammetry #Matterport

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#hydrospatial news: ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World provides foundational elevation layers, including the TopoBathy layer to support analysis and visualization across the ArcGIS system. These layers are updated quarterly with high resolution elevation data from federal agencies, open sources, and Community Maps Program. https://ow.ly/t8am30sSk8l

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Part 3 of 3: Final highlight from my NxtBld & NxtDev 2025 series. Two impressive developments stood out at the conference, each advancing AEC workflows in their own domain: 🚀 Foster + Partners' Cyclops Plugin, a free GPU-powered environmental analysis plugin for Rhino's Grasshopper. The breakthrough? Complex raytracing simulations that once took hours now run in minutes, enabling real-time environmental analysis. 🔓 Blender: Open-Source BIM Powerhouse Believe it or not, Blender has it's own BIM add-on. What began as 3D animation software now offers comprehensive architectural visualization, BIM workflows, and computational design capabilities—all open-source and free. Both tools demonstrate how advanced computational design is becoming more accessible: 🎯 Specialized excellence - Cyclops brings cutting-edge environmental analysis to Grasshopper users 🌍 Platform expansion - Blender's BIM add-ons are transforming it into a full AEC suite 🔬 Innovation accessibility - High-performance tools no longer require massive budgets #Realtime3D #ComputationalDesign #CyclopsPlugin #BlenderBIM #EnvironmentalAnalysis #OpenSource #RhinoGrasshopper

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As the Cesium Developer Conference gets underway, we’re excited to showcase how Terradepth is using Cesium Tilers to bring the seabed to life in Absolute Ocean. AO delivers high-resolution 3D bathymetry through a powerful, intuitive interface—leveraging Cesium’s user experience tools to make ocean data more accessible, interactive, and actionable. Whether deployed in the cloud, on AWS GovCloud, or in on-premises environments, AO meets mission needs wherever they are. See it in action 👇 #CesiumDevCon #AbsoluteOcean #Cesium #3DMapping #SeabedData #GeospatialTech

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