This strategic approach goes beyond technical execution as it takes into account essential elements, such as operational efficiency, risk reduction, GIS governance improvement, business alignment, and maximized value.
Let’s take a closer look at these 5 key benefits.
1. Improve efficiency during your ArcGIS & FME upgrade
The theory of deliberate practice, popularized by Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson, underscores the importance of conscious, sustained training in achieving excellence in any given area.
When applying this concept to the context of GIS, it becomes apparent that a consultant who migrates or installs 50 to 75 environments annually is more efficient than someone who performs the same task sporadically every two or three years. What’s more, partnering with a reliable and consistent service provider mitigates the risks associated with staff turnover.
2. Optimize ArcGIS and FME performance and reduce risks
To ensure a successful ArcGIS and FME migration, it’s important to enlist the services of experts who understand your company’s technology architecture. Specialists in this field often encounter various situations, enabling them to create a structured methodology that includes a comprehensive checklist to eliminate any blind spots associated with migration.
Our experts can suggest suitable components and configurations, thus justifying the acquisition of licenses such as ArcGIS and FME. These recommendations result in better application performance, reduced security risks, and fewer integration issues with other systems. In the end, these benefits translate into tangible results.
3. Enhance GIS governance
Effective GIS governance requires a meticulously planned and well-documented environment migration strategy. It’s therefore advisable to seek the expertise of a professional company that can provide best-practice templates to guide all team members toward a successful implementation.
Planning regular updates for GIS applications is beneficial from a strategic standpoint. It enables you to make the most of new functionalities and avoid issues arising from major version jumps. It also ensures operational continuity and data consistency while maximizing the value of business applications for all stakeholders within your organization.
4. Align technology development with business needs
Specialized consultants can gain a complete understanding of your organization’s future goals and projects by adopting a structured approach and methodology. This enables them to propose innovative solutions that may not have been considered previously.
For instance, they may suggest migrating your geospatial systems and applications to new cloud platforms with minimal disruption and improved overall performance. This process helps expand the possibilities for adaptive responses to future developments and contributes to informed decision-making.
5. Focus efforts on delivering maximum value
If your GIS team — or your IT team as a whole — is not large enough to manage all the projects aimed at improving your organization’s efficiency, handling the migration work in-house could result in missed opportunities.
To ensure optimal productivity, GIS analysts should focus their efforts on tasks and projects that improve the capabilities and data quality of the geospatial department.
In summary, bringing in experts to upgrade ArcGIS and FME environments doesn’t only revolve around costs; it’s a strategic decision that positively impacts the entire organization.
Collaborating with specialized consultants offers a variety of advantages, including increased efficiency, risk reduction, performance optimization, improved GIS governance, and alignment with business needs. This partnership can not only ensure a successful migration but also allow you to focus on strategically positioning your geospatial data and applications with your various stakeholders.
Contact us to assess your migration options strategically.