EP192 - Data Activation Center (DAC) – Data Communication Services

EP192 - Data Activation Center (DAC) – Data Communication Services

Author: National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) August 14, 2024 Duration: 43:06
This week's episode of "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" is a follow-up with our EP155 guests, Data Activation Center (DAC)! With more surveyors using cellular networks for data collection and communication, this episode catches up with Chandy Sayre (Account Manager), John Robinson (Director of IOT) and April Hawley (IOT Sales Manager) to discuss how cellular technology has advanced for the surveying and mapping communities in two short years. They recently chatted with Tim Burch about expanded coverage, access to multiple cellular networks, and the transition to e-SIM connectivity. Lots of great information about progressing technology, so check it out today!

Ever wondered how the quiet profession of surveying actually shapes the world we live in, from property lines and construction sites to the very maps on our phones? Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast pulls back the curtain on this essential field through genuine, unscripted conversations. Hosted by NSPS Executive Director Tim Burch, each half-hour episode features a different voice from the landscape-innovators, seasoned experts, and those tackling the profession's latest challenges. You’ll hear discussions that span the technical, the historical, and the deeply human aspects of the work, reflecting how surveying sits at the unique intersection of business, culture, and education. This isn't about dry lectures; it's about the stories and insights from people who are actively defining what surveying means today and tomorrow. Tune in for a thoughtful look at the relationships and societal impact behind the measurements, all brought to you by the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Whether you're a practicing surveyor, a student, or simply curious about the built environment, this podcast offers a grounded perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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EP185 - FIG Young Surveyors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:50
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EP183 - Shirley Chapunza - FIG YSN Chair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:15
Next up in our series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana is Shirley Chapunza from Zimbabwe. She joined Tim Burch for an insight into her introdu…
EP182 - Firas Fahoum - FIG Young Surveyor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:15
We begin a series of episodes featuring conversations with Young Surveyors from around the world as captured at the recent FIG Working Week 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Firas Fahoum is a second generation surveyor from Nazareth…
EP181 - Joe Fenicle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
Following up from the recent NSPS Student Competition, our latest episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast features Joe Fenicle, Program Director/Assistant Professor - Surveying & Mapping Program at the University of…
EP180 - John "JB" Byrd - NSPS Day on the Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and John “JB” Byrd, NSPS Federal Lobbyist. The NSPS Spring Meeting is coming up, and so is the NSPS “Day on the Hil…
EP179 – Vince Boyd, PS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:18
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is a conversation between Executive Director Tim Burch and Vince Boyd, PS, Regional Land Surveyor for the National Park Service. Tim recently caught up with Vince to talk…
EP178 - 2023 Year in Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:58
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