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Is your utility stuck in a cycle of hiring, training, and losing GIS talent — only to start over again? You're not alone. And there's a better way. Want to connect while we're there? Request a meeting: bit.ly/4sMFDHp

Is your GIS ready to deliver on the promise of ADMS? Get Your Planning Framework: bit.ly/4sWiBOo

Migrating to the Utility Network is not one -size-fits-all. Listen in as David Miller explains the the options & how to find the path that’s right for your utility. - Watch Now: bit.ly/4i5FXwN

It is a lot of work upfront. That work protects your budget, your timeline, and your ability to hold vendors accountable. Our RFP guide tells you exactly what to include and how to evaluate responses. bit.ly/4spt44C

A well-written RFP includes your current system documentation, a list of functional requirements ranked by priority, your architecture requirements, your integration list, your user base size, and your change management responsibilities.

Most utilities issue a Utiltiy Network migration RFP with one core problem. Not enough detail. When vendors have to guess what you want, they either make assumptions that do not match your needs or they ask you so many questions the process stalls.

The secret? Becoming your own internal advocate. Read how David's team did it — and how you can start the same journey at your utility: bit.ly/3PqSkco

Is your GIS just the "mapping department"? That's the question David asked himself when he started managing a GIS for a Midwest electric municipality. The answer led to a journey of transforming a passive mapping system into the second most critical IT system in the company.

The Start Your Journey guide walks through exactly how to approach this phase. bit.ly/40f8W9k

Then you create a list of functional business requirements for the future system. That list protects you, protects your vendors, and keeps the project on track when things get complicated.

How do you start a Utility Network migration without wasting the first six months? You build a roadmap. This means documenting your current system in detail. Your maps. Your apps. Your integrations. Your custom tools. Your reports. Every piece of it.

Attending TechAdvantage? Visit us in the Esri booth #535. Let's talk about your migration to Utility Network. bit.ly/4tSIOPf

The platform difference is substantial. Download the comparison guide to see exactly what changes. bit.ly/4bsNd35

The Utility Network was built specifically for utilities from day one. Native subnetwork management. Attribute propagation. Rules-enforced data quality. Multi-tier infrastructure in a single model. Application-agnostic architecture that works across desktop, web, and mobile.

The Geometric Network was never built for utilities. It was a generic topology model that utilities adapted. Third-party software filled the gaps for feeders, zones, and phase management.

SSP's @David Miller shares his expertise on "The GISt" a limited podcast series powered by Energy Central. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: bit.ly/4i5FXwN

Attending TechAdvantage? Visit us in booth #535 and pick up your free resource "How to Migrate to Esri Utility Network in Under Six Months". Interested in meeting with us? Request a meeting here: bit.ly/4tSIOPf

Struggling with GIS data challenges? SSP is offering FREE 2-hour Power Sessions with utility data experts — no sales pitch, just real answers and a path forward. → Current state review → ROI analysis → Tailored solutions Book your session here: bit.ly/4chnYT4

Source Record Validation can help identify discrepancies, gaps, or legacy data issues before migration begins. It's much easier to resolve these issues upfront than in the middle of a full-scale conversion. Download the article here: bit.ly/4rj28Di

Your GIS team is stuck in a cycle: hire, train, watch them leave, repeat. Download this guide to see how utilities are building operations that deliver consistent value regardless of turnover. bit.ly/3O47ow5