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Blue Raster & Esri Host ArcGIS Hub Innovation Workshop

Posted on by Ben Masters

The 2025 ArcGIS Hub Innovation Workshop, co-hosted by Blue Raster and Esri, brought together local government leaders and GIS professionals at Blue Raster's Arlington, VA office to foster collaboration, share the latest innovations, and provide hands-on learning experiences with ArcGIS Hub. This event provided attendees with insights into product roadmaps, innovative use cases, and opportunities to collaborate on Hub deployments tailored to their community needs.

Workshop Recap

Esri Shares ArcGIS Hub Roadmap & Generative AI Examples

Presentation of advanced use cases for ArcGIS Hub.

Ben and Mary presenting advanced use cases for ArcGIS Hub.

Andrew Turner, Director and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Esri Research and Development Center, kicked off the workshop by presenting the ArcGIS Hub roadmap and showcasing examples of its practical applications. He then provided updates

on GeoAI and highlighted use cases for Generative AI. Andrew also shared Esri's Hub Gallery - check out the great Hub examples to find some inspiration for your own Hub site!

Blue Raster Presents Advanced Hub Use Cases & Customer success Stories

Ben Masters, Mary Bracho, and Phil Satlof from Blue Raster demonstrated how they have pushed ArcGIS Hub to its limits across multiple projects. Some highlights included:

These projects, along with others, sparked insightful discussions and led to several meaningful hands-on breakout sessions.

OC Works Hub Page
OC Works Hub Page
Main Street America BOOMS Tracker

Hands-on Breakout Sessions for Special Topics

One of the most valuable portions of the day was the hands-on Bring Your Own Hub workshop, where attendees worked directly with Esri and Blue Raster experts to explore solutions for their existing or proposed Hub deployments. We covered:

  • User Feedback and Roadmap discussion with Andrew Turner
  • Automation and Scripting Workflows
  • Custom HTML & CSS for Dynamic UI/UX
  • Getting Started with Hub

Beyond the technical deep dives, the workshop was an opportunity for collaboration and networking. Attendees connected with local peers, shared best practices, and discussed the evolving role of GIS in public sector innovation.

Ben leading Getting Started with Hub breakout session.
Mary leading the automation and scripting workflows breakout session.
Justin leading the custom HTML & CSS for dynamic UI/UX breakout session.

What’s Next? Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

With such great discussions throughout the day, we’re excited to continue supporting agencies in their ArcGIS Hub journeys. Whether you’re looking to launch a new Hub, expand an existing deployment, or tackle specific GIS challenges, our team is here to help.

We also invite you to connect with us in person at Esri’s FedGIS Conference (February 24-26)—stop by our booth and let’s talk about what’s next for your GIS initiatives!

At Blue Raster, we’re dedicated to pioneering GIS solutions that transform how industries operate. We invite you to reach out and explore how we can collaborate on your next GIS project. Stay connected with us for updates on future events and opportunities to innovate together.

Enhanced Performance with Blue Raster’s Cloud-Managed Services: Integrating Zabbix and ArcGIS Monitor for Proactive Management

Posted on by Chigo Ibeh

At Blue Raster, we understand that organizations rely on uninterrupted access to their geospatial data and services. With the rapid shift towards cloud-based infrastructure, it’s essential to have a solution that not only supports deployment and scalability but also proactively manages and monitors these environments. That’s where our cloud-managed services come in, offering an all-encompassing solution designed to ensure your ArcGIS Enterprise environment runs smoothly and efficiently.

 

 

Why Cloud-Managed Services Matter

 

The complexity of modern GIS environments means that organizations need to stay ahead of potential issues before they impact performance or cause downtime.

Managing an ArcGIS Enterprise environment involves more than just deploying servers—it requires constant oversight of infrastructure, software updates, system performance, and security compliance.

Blue Raster’s Cloud-Managed Services provides a comprehensive solution, taking the burden off your internal teams and ensuring your systems are optimized and up-to-date.

 

Zabbix and ArcGIS Monitor: A Perfect Partnership

One of the key features of our managed services is proactive monitoring. We leverage industry-leading tools such as Zabbix and ArcGIS Monitor to give clients visibility into system performance, helping to anticipate issues before they become problems.

  • Zabbix, a powerful and highly customizable monitoring tool, offers real-time monitoring of cloud infrastructure, allowing us to track server health, certificate expirations, license renewals, and more.
  • ArcGIS Monitor provides deep insights into the health and performance of your ArcGIS Enterprise deployment, tracking usage patterns, service response times, and system resources.

While both capable of working as standalone monitoring solutions, the ability of Zabbix and ArcGIS Monitor to work in tandem creates a dynamic duo, offering comprehensive monitoring across both your infrastructure and GIS-specific components. This ensures that our team can monitor everything from hardware utilization to application-level performance. By utilizing both tools, Blue Raster can help you maximize uptime, optimize resources, and ensure that your GIS operations are always running at peak efficiency.

Cloud-Managed Services Tailored to Your Needs

Our managed services aren’t just about keeping the lights on—they’re about future-proofing your investment in GIS technology. With our cloud management services, you can be rest assured that you’ll have a partner dedicated to not only monitoring your systems but also optimizing them for long-term success. Whether it’s managing updates to ArcGIS Enterprise, renewing licenses, or ensuring security patches are applied, Blue Raster has you covered.

Let Us Handle the Heavy Lifting

With over two decades of experience as an Esri Partner, Blue Raster’s team of DevOps engineers and GIS experts are equipped to handle the most complex cloud environments. We offer a tailored approach to meet your organization’s unique needs, ensuring that your GIS infrastructure stays secure, efficient, and scalable. Our services go beyond deployment to provide continuous monitoring, management, and optimization.

By incorporating tools like Zabbix and ArcGIS Monitor, we not only track the performance of your entire GIS ecosystem but also give you peace of mind knowing that potential issues are caught early. This allows your organization to focus on what matters—delivering value through GIS, without worrying about downtime or performance bottlenecks.

 

Contact us today and learn how we can help you maximize your system performance.

 

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