Idea Proposal: Integrate ArcGIS Pro with Databricks Unity Catalog to Read Delta Lake Tables
We propose enabling ArcGIS Pro desktop users to connect directly to Databricks Unity Catalog and access Delta Lake tables containing GEOMETRY/GEOGRAPHY primitive types. These tables should be readable and visualised as vector feature class layers within ArcGIS Pro.
Benefits of Integration:
- Eliminate Data Migration Overhead
Seamlessly access and process Delta Lake tables within ArcGIS Pro without the need for data duplication or transfer. - Preserve User Workflows
Empower the existing ArcGIS Pro user community to continue leveraging familiar mapping and spatial querying capabilities on modern data platforms. - Scale to Big Data
Efficiently handle large, partitioned datasets stored in Delta Lake, unlocking advanced spatial analytics on enterprise-scale data. - Enhance Security and Governance
Leverage Databricks Unity Catalog’s robust security model for fine-grained access control and auditing.
