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The official retirement of Esri’s ArcGIS AppStudio is nearly here and Esri has issued guidance to GIS professionals stating they “highly encourage our users to choose an alternative solution to AppStudio when starting a new app project”. Although this process can seem overwhelming, don’t worry, VertiGIS is here to help. The hosts of our recent webinar, ‘How to Prepare for Esri’s ArcGIS AppStudio Retirement’, walked through how to successfully navigate significant change.
Here are the top 5 takeaways from the webinar you need to know:
1. Understanding the Transition Timeline
AppStudio is set to retire in February 2025. Early preparation is key: assess your current mobile GIS application needs, explore new capabilities, and thoroughly review your existing environment to identify potential challenges and devise contingency plans. This proactive approach minimizes downtime and sets your team up for success from the start.
2. Leveraging Your Existing GIS Infrastructure
Selecting the best migration path doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. Select solutions that integrate seamlessly with your current ArcGIS platforms. This approach preserves your existing data investments and ensures efficient workflow continuity and scalability without extensive data migration.
3. Embracing Rapid Application Development
The upcoming retirement presents a prime opportunity to embrace tools and technologies that enable more rapid application development. Using flexible frameworks like VertiGIS Studio, developers can swiftly design, prototype, and deploy applications. These tools enable quick iteration, allowing dynamic adjustments based on your project needs or user feedback.
4. Success Stories: Transitioning Doesn’t Mean Losing Functionality
Robust offline functionality is crucial for field workers, ensuring uninterrupted access to data without internet connectivity. Transitioning from AppStudio doesn’t have to mean losing that functionality. Consider the success story of Roseburg Forest Products, a forestry land management company that significantly boosted their efficiency and accuracy by streamlining their field surveys with VertiGIS Studio Mobile. This success story exemplifies the powerful offline data capabilities of VertiGIS Studio Mobile. Opt for a solution that not only maintains but enhances your current system’s capabilities, ensuring a seamless transition without any loss of functionality.
5. Understanding the Difference: Custom Development Vs. VertiGIS Studio
Choosing a low-code/no-code approach to native app building can help you avoid expensive custom development, optimize your resources and improve your efficiency. Custom app development for multiple platforms is often costly and complex. VertiGIS Studio serves as a centralized management hub for apps across devices, streamlining app deployment and providing a consistent user experience while saving significant costs associated with custom development.
Read this far? Time to watch the webinar to learn even more.
As Esri’s AppStudio retirement looms, remember that change is not just a challenge, but an opportunity for modernization. To gain deeper insights into these key takeaways and explore how you can proactively and efficiently navigate the retirement of Esri’s AppStudio, complete the form below to access the webinar recording.
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