Are You Considering Migrating Your Network to the ArcGIS Utility Network?

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At DCSE, we have been providing GIS services using the Esri platform for over 30 years, witnessing numerous changes in the Esri product landscape. From the initial deployment of ArcGIS to the present day, we’ve evolved alongside the technology, and now we are entering a new phase with the formal retirement of ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap) and the migration to ArcGIS Utility Network and ArcGIS Pro.

As many of our clients prepare for this transition, scheduled for full deprecation by March 2026, they have approached us for support in planning their migrations so they can realize some of the benefits of the ArcGIS Utility Network:

The ability to switch between 2D and 3D visualization.
Ease of integration via published feature services.
Support for containers that manage a dense collection of features represented by a single feature.
Tracing capabilities to analyze network segments and impacted assets.
Improved data quality measures built into a Utility Network deployment.

Given these advancements, several agencies have engaged our services to provide outline quotes for migration, perform low-cost Utility Network (UN) assessments to scope the effort required for migration, or to offer expert support in migrating their networks to the Utility Network.

Comprehensive Support for Utility Network Migration

Our Utility Network practice is composed of team members with diverse skills, including UN Certified staff, integration specialists, wet utility domain experts, training staff, and GIS data analysts. Our team offers a variety of services to support clients considering migration to the ArcGIS Utility Network, including:

Utility Network Migration Planning & Roadmap Development
UN Readiness Assessment
Data Cleanup
Utility Network Implementations/Migrations
Systems Integration
Training
ArcGIS Enterprise Designs/Implementations and Upgrades
Cloud Migrations
Managed Services

Ensure Your Network’s Future with DCSE’s Comprehensive UN Readiness Assessment

As you contemplate the impact of ArcGIS Desktop’s deprecation on your network, you may want to engage a GIS services partner like DCSE to assist you. We have outlined several options for your consideration.

Engaging DCSE to complete a low-cost UN Readiness Assessment involves a traditional assessment covering seven basic areas. The objective of this low-cost assessment is to provide you with a review of the following items & assess the level of effort needed for a migration:

Readiness Survey
Readiness of Your Network Data for a UN Migration: A report quantifying the data quality, Data Reviewer files, and a Data Cleanup Plan.
Assessment of Current GIS Applications and Workflows
GIS & Business Systems Impact Overview
Training Recommendations
Network Management Release Plan & Migration Level of Effort Forecast
Best Practice Recommendation

Ready to Engage a Utility Network Migration Specialist?

If you have already formulated a utility network migration plan and are ready to engage a provider with the Network Management specialty, DCSE will review your plan documents, provide recommendations, and deliver a migration scope of work and methodology based on our best practices. Our seven-stage migration process typically involves the following project phases:

Assessment and Planning
Data Preparation and Cleanup
Data Modeling
System Integration
Training and Support
Implementation and Migration
Post-Migration Support

A critical aspect of any UN migration project involves GIS data and its dependencies with other business systems, such as Customer Information Systems (CIS), Work Order Management Systems, Asset Management Systems (AMS), SCADA, Hydraulic Modeling Systems, and Document Management Systems. DCSE has extensive experience with a number of software platforms in these categories, including, but not limited to:

Cityworks, IBM Maximo, Hexagon EAM, Lucity Asset Management, SpryCIS, WaterGEMS Modeling, Cues GraniteNet Sewer Inspection, Esri FieldMaps, Experience Builder, Web Maps, DigAlert, and HachWIMS.

By working with DCSE, you gain access to our extensive experience and proven methodologies to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to the ArcGIS Utility Network.

Connect with Us

As you consider your plans for this product transition, we invite you to reach out to DCSE for a consultation. Our expert team is ready to assist you with all aspects of your Utility Network migration.

For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact us at marketing[at]dcse.com.

Let’s transform your network together.

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Wrap-Up

Migrating to the ArcGIS Utility Network and realizing the full potential of the latest Esri technologies can be a seamless transition for your business when you select a qualified partner. Choose a partner who offers comprehensive migration services, has an experienced team, and listens to your input to plan the migration based on industry best practices. We look forward to partnering with you on this journey.