Integration of organizational change management and project management is a leading best practice in enabling organizations to effectively deliver transformational projects – like an ArcGIS Utility Network (UN) implementation –…

I’m often asked, “So, what are the differences between the Geometric Network and the Utility Network?” That question usually makes me take a long pause because it’s not a quick…

ArcGIS Enterprise has revolutionized how GIS data is managed and used, providing users with tools that make data accessible and meaningful in a mobile world. From an end-user perspective, Portal…

The previous segment of the UN And EAM blog series covered the data modeling and migration strategies that go into building an integrated GIS and EAM system. In this installment,…

Your move to the UN provides an opportunity to move beyond traditional GIS capabilities to advanced data analytics. The modern utility needs actionable information, at a pace that matches demand,…

Replicating everything you already have in your current GIS in the Utility Network is the easiest thing to do. However, simply lifting & shifting what you already have in a…

Maintaining current, accurate GIS data is a challenge and a constant source of frustration for most utilities. Outdated, inaccurate data often leads to, well, inaccurate and costly decisions that hurt…

Migrations are almost always complex and come with many different sets of requirements and considerations. Adding in an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) integration coupled with a Utility Network implementation in…

Joint use management was made for the cloud. While joint use does not provide a great revenue stream, mismanagement opens an organization up to reputational, regulatory and legal trouble. A…

The purpose of Organizational Change Management (OCM) is to mitigate the risks of a project, including costs, schedule, and performance. OCM does this by facilitating greater business and financial value…

IT projects typically fail or do not go to plan, and GIS falls into that bucket. The Project Management Institute (PMI) has found that only 26% of project succeed. They…

There are few people in the world that think data migration from an existing system to a new one is a thrilling activity (if you’re one of those people, you…