CyberTech and 1898 & Co. form GIS modernization partnership

CyberTech Systems and Software and 1898 & Co. have launched a strategic partnership to help utilities and infrastructure operators modernize ArcGIS and enterprise technology platforms. The deal pairs CyberTech’s ArcGIS, cloud, SAP-GIS, and Utility Network expertise with 1898 & Co.’s infrastructure advisory and spatial modernization capabilities.

Why it matters: - Utilities and critical infrastructure operators are under pressure to modernize aging GIS platforms without disrupting mission-critical operations. - The partnership is aimed at reducing implementation risk while speeding up cloud migration, Utility Network adoption, and broader digital transformation. - The collaboration is designed to help clients extract more value from location intelligence across asset, operations, and enterprise workflows.

What happened: - CyberTech Systems and Software, an Esri Platinum Partner, and 1898 & Co. entered a strategic partnership. - The agreement is intended to support utilities and infrastructure organizations modernizing mission-critical ArcGIS systems and enterprise technology platforms. - CyberTech is contributing ArcGIS implementation, cloud modernization, SAP-GIS integration, Utility Networks, digital twins, enterprise GIS on AWS, Managed ArcGIS Cloud Services, and AI-driven data integration expertise. - 1898 & Co. is contributing utility industry, engineering, advisory, and spatial platform modernization capabilities.

The details: - The partnership covers the full modernization lifecycle, including GIS strategy, platform assessment, roadmap development, hyperscale cloud migration, Utility Network implementation, SAP-GIS integration, AI and data fabrics, managed operations, and long-term platform optimization. - CyberTech has spent more than two decades delivering mission-critical ArcGIS programs across GIS cloud transformation, Utility Network deployments, SAP-GIS integration, land records modernization, digital twins, and managed ArcGIS operations. - CyberTech was the first partner globally to earn the ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty. - CyberTech received the System Implementation Award at the 2022 Esri Partner Conference. - CyberTech says it is second only to Esri in Esri technology capabilities. - CyberTech helps organizations modernize network management and parcel fabric workloads, run secure and scalable ArcGIS platforms, and connect ArcGIS with SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP-GIS workflows, AI and data fabrics, and AI-driven data integration. - 1898 & Co. helps critical infrastructure organizations plan, invest in, secure, and optimize complex technology and asset systems. - 1898 & Co.’s geospatial and utility modernization teams help clients align business strategy, engineering priorities, operational requirements, and technology roadmaps. - CyberTech says it has approximately 300 GIS resources specializing in Managed ArcGIS Cloud Services. - CyberTech has Esri GIS Cloud Specialty and GIS Network Management Specialty certifications. - CyberTech has more than 25 years of Esri partnership experience. - CyberTech works with Microsoft and AWS to support ArcGIS Enterprise implementations across hyperscaler platforms. - CyberTech serves utilities, railroads, and government sectors. - 1898 & Co. is a global business and technology consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries.

Between the lines: - The partnership combines a deep technical ArcGIS shop with a consulting firm rooted in infrastructure strategy, which could help clients move faster from planning to deployment. - The companies are positioning the alliance around operational outcomes, not just software upgrades, with an emphasis on resilience, visibility, and decision-making. - Brian Hiller, senior managing director for geospatial solutions at 1898 & Co., said the combined capabilities create a powerful partnership for clients. - Vish Tadimety, CEO of CyberTech, said the companies can offer clients a clearer path from legacy GIS environments to intelligent, connected platforms. - The firms point to work with a large municipal electric utility in Texas as an example of the collaboration in action.

What's next: - The two firms will continue jointly supporting clients through modernization planning, cloud migration, GIS implementation, managed operations, and platform optimization. - The partnership is expected to focus on helping clients define priorities, strengthen business and technical alignment, and build longer-term spatial platform strategies. - More client projects like the Texas municipal electric utility engagement could serve as proof points for the alliance.

The bottom line: - CyberTech and 1898 & Co. are betting that pairing ArcGIS technical depth with infrastructure advisory expertise will make complex GIS modernization less risky and more valuable for utilities and other critical infrastructure operators. - For more information, visit CyberTech.