Reflecting on the early days of GIS is critical to understanding stagnation in the geospatial market. Recognizing the profound impact of early adopters, government, data requirements, and limited computer capabilities is key to understanding today’s technologies and vendors. With that understanding, we can take action to move the industry forward.
A [Short] History of GIS and Why It Matters
Reflecting on the early days of GIS is critical to understanding stagnation in the geospatial market. Recognizing the profound impact of early adopters, government, data requirements, and limited computer capabilities is key to understanding today’s technologies and vendors. With that understanding, we can take action to move the industry forward.