GIS Cloud Infrastructure
Move your geospatial and operational intelligence environment to the cloud with near-zero downtime, full security compliance, and dedicated expert support from planning through go-live and beyond.
✽ WHAT WE OFFER
Three Cloud Service Lines
A comprehensive approach to GIS cloud infrastructure - from architecture design through live deployment to 24/7 ongoing management.
Cloud Migration
Move your on-premises GIS environment to the cloud - safely, on schedule, and with zero data loss. Our cloud architects manage every stage, from initial assessment through go-live.
Learn More- Environment Assessment
- Readiness Planning
- Migration Execution
- Post-Migration Support
Managed Services
We act as your dedicated GIS IT department - monitoring, patching, securing, and managing your entire cloud infrastructure so your team can focus on operations, not servers.
Learn More- Real-Time Monitoring
- Security Patching
- Automated Backups
- 24/7 Expert Support
Cloud Architecture
Precision-designed cloud infrastructure for GIS and intelligence workloads. From single-machine deployments to complex multi-server and air-gapped configurations for classified environments.
Learn More- Architecture Diagrams
- Scalability Design
- Security by Design
- Air-Gapped Option
Platforms We Work In
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✽ ALWAYS ON
Access Your GIS Intelligence from Anywhere
Your operational intelligence environment should never sleep. Our cloud infrastructure provides secure, always-on access to your GIS data, video analytics dashboards, and situational awareness tools — from any location, any device, at any time.
There's a reason more government agencies and critical infrastructure operators are moving their GIS environments to the cloud. We make that transition seamless.
- Secure remote access from any authorised device
- Elastic infrastructure that scales with your operational demands
- No more on-site hardware failures or maintenance windows
- Integrated with SAIMOS for unified cloud intelligence
- Full disaster recovery and automated restore points
✽ SECURITY FIRST
Enterprise-Grade Security, Built Into Every Layer
Security isn't an add-on — it's the foundation. Every Black Thunder cloud deployment is designed with security-by-default principles, supporting the most demanding government and enterprise compliance requirements.
- Data Protection: Automated encrypted backups, restore points, and dedicated private servers.
- Network Security: SSL encryption, firewalls, DDoS prevention, and real-time intrusion detection.
- Continuous Monitoring: 24/7 scanning of your GIS cloud environment for threats and anomalies.
- Access Control: Role-based permissions, LDAP/Active Directory integration, and SAML support.
✽ HOW WE DEPLOY
Four Deployment Configurations
Single Machine
Your entire GIS environment on one optimised cloud server. Cost-efficient, fast to deploy, and ideal for smaller operations or initial cloud migrations.
- ArcGIS Enterprise on one server
- Includes Server, Portal, Data Store
- Includes Web Adaptor
- Best for: smaller teams, pilots
Multi-Machine
Each component deployed on independent servers for maximum processing power, redundancy, and true horizontal scalability under heavy load.
- Independent servers per component
- Load-balanced, high availability
- Enterprise-grade performance
- Best for: production environments
Custom Configuration
A bespoke architecture designed around your exact GIS workflow, data volumes, integration points, and security policies. No two environments are the same.
- Architecture designed from scratch
- Integration with existing systems
- Custom security policies applied
- Best for: complex organisations
Air-Gapped / Secure Enclave
Fully isolated deployments for classified, sensitive, or operationally critical environments where internet connectivity is prohibited or restricted.
- Zero external network exposure
- Meets classified data requirements
- On-premises or private cloud
- Best for: defence, government
Ready to Move Your GIS to the Cloud?
Partner with Black Thunder's cloud architecture experts. We'll assess your current environment, design the right solution, and manage every step - from planning to go-live.
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