How spatial data adds value to the internet of things
Geospatial information -- an amalgam of data on an object's location and attributes -- is gaining increased attention beyond its traditional home in geographic information systems (GIS) communities. When integrated with active...
Big data or bust: The geospatial data connection to IoT
People around the world touch intelligence powered by geospatial data every day. From enterprise-scale operations to consumer applications on a smartphone, we (businesses and consumers) are increasingly reliant on geospatial data -- and we want it in real-time. Today's demand for data requires...
Discussing the geospatial data value chain
A quick look around the 21st century marketplace reveals a simple truth: the value of data has changed. Calculating that data value, however, is a complex practice. Industries that once stood alone and operated in siloes have become interconnected by sheer necessity -- collecting,...