As organizations scale their geospatial capabilities, a common question emerges: Is ArcGIS Online still enough—or is it time to transition to ArcGIS Enterprise? While both platforms power modern web GIS workflows with similar user experiences and capabilities, their underlying architectures—and what they enable—are fundamentally different.

This webinar will guide GIS leaders, IT professionals, and decision-makers through the key considerations that signal when a move to ArcGIS Enterprise may be warranted. Participants will explore how deployment models (SaaS vs. self-managed), data storage strategies, and security requirements shape the decision. For example, ArcGIS Online offers rapid deployment, automatic updates, and effortless scalability, while ArcGIS Enterprise provides full control over infrastructure, data, and security—including support for disconnected or highly regulated environments.

Through real-world scenarios and practical decision frameworks, attendees will learn how to assess their organization’s readiness by asking critical questions:

• Do you need greater control over your data and infrastructure?
• Are there regulatory or security requirements that SaaS cannot meet?
• Is your system architecture becoming more complex or integrated with enterprise IT systems?
• Do you require customization, high availability, or offline capabilities?

The session will also address hybrid approaches, demonstrating how many organizations maximize value by using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise together rather than choosing one exclusively.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will have a clear, actionable framework to determine whether staying with ArcGIS Online, adopting ArcGIS Enterprise, or implementing a hybrid model best aligns with their organization’s evolving GIS strategy.