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The Evolution, Development, and Future of GIS Software

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By Shahabuddin Amerudin Introduction Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have undergone a remarkable transformation since their inception, playing a pivotal role in shaping the geospatial technology landscape. As GIS technology continues to advance, it not only revolutionizes how we interact with our environment but also contributes significantly to environmental conservation and natural resource management. In this article, we explore the milestones, advancements, and current state of GIS software, along with its development, emerging trends, vendor contributions, system architectures, and the role of open-source solutions in GIS applications. Evolution of GIS Software Milestones and Advancements The journey of GIS software can be […]

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Trends of the future: 2025 and beyond

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10% of people will be wearing clothes connected to the Internet 80% will have unlimited (sponsored) backup space in the cloud There will be one trillion sensors connected to the internet 80% of the world’s population will have Internet presence The first automobile entirely produced with a 3D printer 90% of world’s population will own a smartphone 90% of world’s population will have internet access 10% of all vehicles on the roads will be driverless More than 50% of home appliances will be connected to Internet More rides will be made on shared cars than on private cars Source: World

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Future trends in geospatial information management: the five to ten year vision

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Revised draft based on feedback provided following the Second Session of the UN-GGIM Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management January 2013 The use of geospatial information is increasing rapidly. There is a growing recognition amongst both governments and the private sector that an understanding of location and place is a vital component of effective decision-making. Citizens with no recognised expertise in geospatial information, and who are unlikely to even be familiar with the term, are also increasingly using and interacting with geospatial information; indeed in some cases, they are contributing to its collection – often in an involuntary

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