gis migration

About this tag
The gis migration tag covers discussions about transitioning geographic information systems to newer platforms, scripting languages, or data models. Recent threads focus on Esri's deprecation of VBScript by September 2025, requiring migration to Arcade, Python, or SQL for label and symbology logic. Another thread details a utility authority's RFI for moving from Geometric Network to Utility Network, highlighting asset management upgrades. These topics reflect real-world GIS migration projects involving scripting modernization and network model changes, relevant for IT professionals and GIS specialists managing enterprise spatial data transitions.
  1. ArcGIS VBScript Deprecated by Sep 2025: Migrate to Arcade, Python, SQL

    Esri’s announcement that VBScript is deprecated throughout ArcGIS effective September 2025 sets a firm deadline for GIS professionals to stop relying on an aging scripting engine and begin migrating label, symbology, calculator, and evaluator logic to modern, supported expression languages such...
  2. Kissimmee Utility Authority RFI: Transitioning to a Utility Network GIS

    In a bold move toward modernization and more efficient data management, the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its upcoming GIS network migration. The utility is preparing to transition from Esri’s longstanding Geometric Network to the cutting-edge...