Interested in deciding whether ArcGIS Enterprise is right for your organization? Join Amy Triscoli and I in our three part blog series on ArcGIS Enterprise for AEC, starting with "Part 1: The Decision to Deploy ArcGIS Enterprise". The three-part series consists of:
Introduction
ArcGIS Enterprise is one of the foundational platforms for running Esri’s suite of applications. In the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Environmental Consulting (AEC) Industry, deciding whether to implement ArcGIS Enterprise is an exciting and pivotal milestone for an organization, but not one to be taken lightly. Enterprise can be the right solution for organizations with specific needs around custom workflows, systems integration, infrastructure requirements, and project requirements, but it also comes with significant responsibilities for deployment, maintenance and upgrades. This three-part guide will help you understand the key considerations, costs, and benefits to making an informed decision that aligns with your organization’s goals and resources, ultimately setting you up for success in your geospatial journey!
Is ArcGIS Enterprise Right for my Organization?
As you consider ArcGIS Enterprise, it’s essential to evaluate whether its capabilities align with your organization’s business needs and whether you’re prepared for the associated costs and responsibilities. This blog series focuses on the technical aspects of ArcGIS Enterprise and allows GIS leads, IT system administrators, and c-suite executives (CTO, CIO, CDO, CAO, GIO) to gauge their readiness for adoption and deployment. The business case is equally important when considering ArcGIS Enterprise. ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise are both foundational platform options that provide secure, scalable, and governed location‑intelligence. One is SaaS, managed and hosted by Esri, and one is software, managed and hosted by your organization, offering different capabilities as it pertains to functionalities, integrations and security.
For many AEC firms, implementing ArcGIS Enterprise feels like the natural next step in the evolution of their geospatial capabilities. But enterprise GIS maturity is not defined by where the software is deployed, it’s defined by how well the system supports real business needs, workflows, and teams. The decision should be grounded in real business needs, clear technical requirements, and an honest understanding of your resources and readiness. By taking the time to evaluate where you are today and where you want to go, you can choose the platform, or combination of platforms, that truly empowers your geospatial vision. Whether that’s ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or both working together, the goal is the same: a GIS foundation that helps your organization move faster, work smarter, and turn spatial insight into impact.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this blog series: Preparing for an ArcGIS Enterprise Deployment.
Click here to read Part 1 now!
