More Efficient and Time-Effective Data Movement for Geospatial Projects
For companies generating geospatial data, fast, efficient, and secure data movement has become more critical than ever. Traditional methods, such as shipping hard drives or relying on outdated FTP systems, are no longer sufficient as project scales grow and timelines shrink. With the increasing size of point cloud datasets and high-resolution geospatial imagery, organizations face mounting challenges in moving and sharing their work — especially over distances and with inconsistent internet connectivity.
Meanwhile, modern solutions offer significant advantages in speed, security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. So, how do you know when it’s time to invest in a powerful file transfer solution for your capture team?
- When Large Data Transfers Cause Delays
- For geospatial projects, capture data often consists of thousands of files that collectively form large, complex datasets — such as 3D CAD models, high-resolution drone imagery, satellite data, and point cloud scans. These files are vital to project timelines and accuracy, yet relying on traditional transfer methods like email, FTP, or physically shipping hard drives can cause significant delays, putting deadlines and client satisfaction at risk.
- When Reliability is Non-Negotiable
- Legacy file transfer protocols like FTP are prone to interruptions — especially where network connectivity is limited. This forces capture teams to restart transfers, delay sending files, and increase the risk of file corruption. These issues lead to rework, IT troubleshooting, and project delays.
- When Data Security Becomes a Priority
- Security for BIM and GIS projects is more critical than ever, especially for remote and shared teams. Proprietary data must be protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats. FTP is notorious for having security challenges and shipping physical drives forces you to relinquish direct possession — exposing data to unknown handlers and reducing your control.
- When Projects Demand Global Collaboration
- In today’s shrinking global market, capture sites can be located anywhere, and teams, subcontractors, or clients may span multiple countries and continents. Distance is no longer the barrier it once was — yet field teams often contend with limited hotel Wi-Fi or congested networks. Relying on conventional file transfers under these conditions slows communication and creates bottlenecks, undermining efficient collaboration in an increasingly borderless industry.
- When Innovation is Driving Industry Growth
- As more industries adopt technologies like digital twins, LiDAR, and AI-powered geospatial analysis, demand for high-performance file transfer solutions continues to rise. By leveraging multi-tenant SaaS platforms, companies can complete more work in less time while retaining the flexibility to pivot or scale quickly as opportunities arise — securing a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding market.
Geospatial professionals are no strangers to complex workflows and tight deadlines to meet client’s needs. When file transfer challenges start impacting productivity, security, and collaboration, it’s time to upgrade to a solution designed for the modern era.
The Signiant Platform Difference
To address these challenges, adopting advanced file transfer technologies is imperative to drive projects forward, ultimately saving time and money. Pushing beyond traditional file transfer methodologies, the Signiant Platform is an integrated set of SaaS-based products and services that make content flow more efficient for over 50,000 companies.
Here’s what sets the Signiant Platform apart:
- No file size limitations: Send any size file over any IP network, anytime, anywhere.
- Acceleration technology: Signiant products use proprietary acceleration technology capable of delivering speeds up to 100x faster than standard tools.
- Checkpoint restart: With Signiant, an interrupted transfer will automatically restart from the point of failure, ensuring your files are delivered unaltered with byte-for-byte accuracy.
- Enterprise-grade security: Signiant is trusted by AEC and GIS companies because of its top-tier security methods.
- Storage Agnostic: Signiant is designed to read and write from nearly any kind of storage, so assets always remain 100% in your control in your choice of storage, whether on-prem or in the cloud.
Upgrading from outdated file transfer methods to modern, internet-based solutions is essential for operational efficiency. Embracing advanced technologies boosts speed, security, and collaboration — positioning businesses for success in an increasingly digital world.
