Category: Teaching
Lessons from Final Year Project Progress Presentations: Bridging Theory and Practice
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction The mid-term progress presentations of final year Geoinformatics projects offer valuable insights into how students navigate the transition from conceptual framewo... Read More
GIS Software Customisation and Development: A Comprehensive Overview
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become indispensable tools for organizations across various sectors, transforming raw geographic data into valuable insig... Read More
Evolution of the Geospatial Industry
The YouTube video provides an in-depth overview of the development and transformation of the geospatial industry over time. It traces the origins of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), highlighting... Read More
The Evolving Landscape of GIS Software Systems: From Command Lines to the Cloud, AI & Beyond
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Geographic Information System (GIS) software serves as the foundational technology for capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing, managing, and presenting all types of spatia... Read More
Architecting the ArcGIS System
1. Introduction Designing an effective ArcGIS Enterprise deployment requires careful architectural planning to meet the needs of diverse organizational requirements. A successful deployment is not sol... Read More
Scalable GIS System Architecture
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have undergone a profound transformation from static cartographic platforms to dynamic, high-throughput geospatial intelligenc... Read More
The Future of Geographic Information Systems
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been a cornerstone of spatial analysis and decision-making for decades, fundamentally transforming how organizations unde... Read More
Migrasi Data GIS: Transformasi dari Cassini dan RSO Lama ke Sistem GDM2000 dan WGS84
1. Keperluan Transformasi Sistem Koordinat GIS Sistem koordinat yang digunakan dalam pangkalan data GIS di Malaysia telah mengalami perubahan ketara dari era Cassini-Soldner (lama) dan RSO (lama)... Read More
Sistem Koordinat di Malaysia Secara Ringkas
Oleh Shahabuddin Amerudin Pengenalan Sistem koordinat di Malaysia telah berkembang secara progresif dari zaman penjajahan hingga era moden. Perubahan ini mencerminkan keperluan untuk ketepatan geodeti... Read More
Sejarah dan Evolusi Sistem Koordinat di Malaysia
Oleh Shahabuddin Amerudin Pengenalan Malaysia merupakan sebuah negara yang mempunyai kepentingan besar dalam pembangunan sistem koordinat dan pemetaan, terutamanya bagi tujuan geodetik, pemetaan, dan ... Read More
Understanding Geospatial and GIS
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geospatial and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are often used interchangeably, leading to misconceptions regarding their scope and application. While both c... Read More
ArcGIS Software Access Options
1. Introduction The integration of GIS technology into various industries has revolutionized data analysis and decision-making processes. Esri’s ArcGIS platform offers a comprehensive suite of t... Read More
The Origins of Surveying in Malaysia: A Historical Overview
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Early Beginnings (1832-1880s) Establishment of State Survey Departments (1885 onwards) The need for accurate surveys to support land registration led to: Early Datums and Grid ... Read More
The Future of GIS and the Evolution of Emerging Concepts and Terminology
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction For decades, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have been the cornerstone of mapping, spatial analysis, and decision-making across a multitude of industries. Tra... Read More
NVIDIA DGX Spark: A Compact AI Supercomputer
By Shahabuddin Amerudin 1. Introduction The launch of NVIDIA DGX Spark on March 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone in AI computing, bringing supercomputer-grade performance to the desktop. ... Read More
Running Local LLMs: Apple Silicon vs. AWS Cloud vs. Windows/Linux Setup
By Shahabuddin Amerudin When deciding how to run large language models (LLMs) locally like DeepSeek R1 70B, LLaMA3 70B, or Qwen2.5 72B, you have three primary options: using Apple Silicon hardware (e.... Read More
Choosing the Best Mac for AI/ML, GeoAI, and Local LLM Inference
By Shahabuddin Amerudin 1. Introduction Selecting the right computer for AI/ML, GeoAI development, and local LLM inference is a crucial decision that impacts long-term productivity, efficiency, and sc... Read More
Advancing Modern GIS Software Systems: Key Technologies, Innovations, and Future Directions
By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information System (GIS) software has evolved significantly over the past few decades, driven by advancements in computing, data science, and decision s... Read More