Time is critical in the Emergency Response profession. The accuracy of data allows speed and clear communication. For this reason, the North American Emergency Number Association (NENA) has established GIS standards for Address Point data. We will discuss how address points data comes to look as it does via different placement methodologies. Then we’ll look at previously glossed-over subaddressing fields defined by NENA, and how populated subaddress fields can assist responde

Survey123 Connect offers an array of ways to create powerful and customized forms for collecting data, but learning how to use some of the functionality can be intimidating. In an attempt to reduce the intimidation and spruce up your existing skills, we will review some of the functionality and how it works. Creating New Surveys Survey123 Connect allows users to create forms for various uses such as creating and adding data to brand-new feature services, adding data to an exi

Cloudpoint previously held the ArcGIS for Local Government Specialty before the conversion to State & Local Gov Cloudpoint closed out...

As technology continues to grow and evolve, so should our workflows. Traditionally, permitting involved a paper form that was provided to the applicant in person or by scanning the document and sending an email. Handwritten applications leave room for error, and paper documents can become lost among the hustle and bustle of office life. Back-and-forth communication between municipalities and the applicant can often become cumbersome. What if applicants in your community could

As another year draws to a close, our team is reflecting on the last 12 months, thankful for our growth and continued success. Here are...

Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) is a technology upgrade to the traditional 9-1-1 emergency response system. It aims to improve the speed and efficiency of emergency response by allowing for the transmission of multimedia information (e.g. text, photos, videos) in addition to voice calls. NG9-1-1 also enables the use of internet protocol (IP) networking, which allows for more flexible and reliable communication between emergency call centers and first responders. Emergency man

After a bit of a hiatus from showcase events, Cloudpoint was excited to be back with a great group of people for a showcase at Town Hall...

After a bit of a hiatus from showcase events, Cloudpoint was excited to be back with a great group of people for a showcase at Town Hall...

There are thousands of Internet Service Providers (ISP’s) scattered across the U.S. A quick Google search will provide you with a broad range of estimates ranging from 1,200 to 3,000. As many of these ISP’s are located in rural areas, the demand for broadband services has only increased with more people working from home. So how do these small internet service providers handle customer engagement, maintain high-quality services, share information with other staff, all whil

We have had a busy few months, not just with conferences, but also with onboarding a number of new clients from both near and far to the...

Looking for some new professional goals for the new year? If you’ve not yet made the move to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap, may I suggest that...

We recently welcomed a new employee to our team: meet Brittany! As Cloudpoint continues to grow its clientele across multiple states and...

Space planning and management is an important part of any college campus or school district. It helps facility managers ensure that they...

Cloudpoint Geospatial is honored to announce that we have been recognized as a GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) Endorsing Employer ,...

Is your organization still using ArcGIS Collector, Explorer, and/or Tracker? While these apps were revolutionary for the mobile GIS...

Coordination with surrounding PSAP territories allows dispatch redundancy and compounds the effectiveness of Next Generation 9-1-1 by establishing a seamless network through agreed-upon boundaries, reviewed borderland addresses, and unified schemas. This work requires communication, agreement, and unified action. This article is meant to help PSAP decision-makers and their counterparts have productive discussions about the perimeter of their NG9-1-1 GIS data. For those indivi

The Fall Conference season has quickly arrived here at Cloudpoint. Read through below to see where we will be next and if you’re going to...

Are you new to the ArcGIS Pro Parcel Fabric and want to map subdivisions? Find your bearings here with these 5 easy steps. 1. Review Subdivision Plat and Legal Description Before you jump into your Parcel Fabric and start editing your Land Records, you will want to read and review the subdivision plat. The plat is the legal record filed with the jurisdictional authority (County Recorder of Deeds, etc.) and is the basis for surveying and mapping a property. It contains a map

Cloudpoint will celebrate 11 years in business on August 25, 2022. For our anniversary, we were able to bring our remote employees to...

Funding Updates So much goes into transitioning a 9-1-1 system to NG9-1-1, from changing state policies to buying appropriate equipment...