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The Simple Machine, Issue 6

Harnessing the power of location-based data, published March 18, 2021.

Issue 6 of the Fulcrum newsletter explores the ways organizations can leverage location-based data to improve operational efficiency. Learn how to maximize the value of your GIS programs with location-aware apps, how to send your Fulcrum data into Esri ArcGIS Online with one click, and how to streamline operations, increase profit margins, and protect expensive equipment with geospatial data.

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