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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EP174 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Secretary! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
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EP175 Meet the Candidates for NSPS Vice President! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:48
Please take the time to listen to this episode! Learn more about the future leaders of our organization. Join host Tim Burch as he interviews the three candidates for President-Elect.
EP173 John Vrablec, CST III - Value of a Certified Survey Technician [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:01
This week's episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast helps to explain the value of the Certified Survey Technician (CST) program from the perspective of an employee and future leader. Your host, Tim Burch, recently c…
EP172 - Ashley Metz, New York Young Surveyor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:15
And we are back! After a well deserved break from the madness that was the FIG Working Week 2023, it is appropriate that our first episode features an outstanding Young Surveyor who participated in her first FIG event. Y…
EP171 - Lem Morrison - Surveyors & Renewable Energy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:52
This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast is the second part of our visit to New York City, specifically Brooklyn and the New York City College of Technology's Construction Management and & Civil Engineering Tech…
EP170 - NYC College of Technology - Surveying Program [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Surveying is alive and thriving in the Big Apple! This episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds your host, Tim Burch, fulfilling an invitation to interact with students enrolled in surveying classes at the New…
EP168 - Certified Survey Technician (CST) Board [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:54
The Certified Survey Technician (CST) Board is in the house! While on a break during their quarterly business and grading meeting, the members of the CST Board joined “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast and your host, Tim…
EP166 - Megan Theune-Baillargeon, Wisconsin Young Surveyor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:20
This week's episode of “Surveyor Says!” The NSPS Podcast finds us in the nation's capital within the shadow of the Washington Monument and the NSPS Student Competition. Your host, Tim Burch, caught up with Megan Theune-B…