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ArcPy to Cloud Migration

A practical guide to migrating from desktop GIS to cloud-native pipelines. When it makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to execute without burning the team out.

3 parts
52 min total
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AVAILABLE14 min

The Business Case for Migration

Why now, what's the real ROI, and when staying on ArcPy actually makes more sense. An honest cost-benefit analysis.

  • True cost of desktop GIS
  • ROI calculation framework
  • When NOT to migrate
2
COMING SOON22 min

Open-Source Equivalents

The complete ArcPy to GeoPandas/Rasterio translation guide. What maps 1:1, what needs rethinking, and what has no equivalent.

  • Function-by-function mapping
  • Memory management patterns
  • Hybrid architecture when needed
3
COMING SOON16 min

Choosing Your Platform

Databricks vs AWS vs Azure vs GCP for geospatial. Decision criteria based on your existing infrastructure, team skills, and workload patterns.

  • Platform comparison matrix
  • Migration path by starting point
  • Cost modelling by scale
BEGIN THE SERIES

Start with Part 1:
The Business Case

Before diving into technical migration, understand the real costs and benefits. Sometimes staying on ArcPy is the right answer. This post helps you figure out which situation you're in.