GISCafe Industry Predictions for 2024 – Rendered January 19, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal By Chris Andrews, COO & Head of Product, Rendered.ai
Chris Andrews, In 2024, we’re likely to see an intensification of some of the themes that carried us through 2023. There have been some surprises, such as the rapid rise of near-ubiquitous Generative AI and increasing conflict in the Middle East, but those could also be seen as intensification of events and trends that were already started. Geospatial technology will continue to be a bright spot in helping us to solve problems and mitigate future risk, but it’s a tool that also needs to accompany policy change and action that maximize its utility. Climate and Security continue to concern us Climate change is here and there’s evidence that the rate of global heating is accelerating, though we won’t know if this is really the case until enough data can be gathered over time to achieve statistical veracity. The impacts of climate change are one contributing factor of several that are driving up global conflict and unintended population migration. Geospatial technology is going to be increasingly cemented in the toolsets of agencies and organizations who are on all sides of climate and security management and action. With power for good, such as the ability to use geospatial tech to help plan for and recover from disasters, and with power for ill, such as the news that (surely spatially aware) autonomous drones are starting to be used in conflict zones, the geospatial community needs to come together to ensure that our tech is being used to provide the greatest ethical and scientific value possible. GISCafé industry predictions 2024 – Trimble January 18, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal
By Boris Skopljak, VP Survey & Mapping and Building Construction Field Systems, Trimble
Boris Skopljak Continuous improvement of connected workflows will yield measurable benefits to users in the areas of efficiency, accuracy and communication. Thanks to advances in technology, more data is being collected at higher accuracies in less time than ever before, resulting in opportunities to leverage rich geospatial information for new applications in diverse industries, providing detailed analysis to support better decision making. Improvements in computing power, broadband speed and data collection technologies are driving the connection of physical and digital workflows like never before. This evolution is facilitating the seamless transfer of information between stakeholders and is more timely and complete, increasing productivity, amplifying sustainability efforts and opening doors to new business opportunities. 1. Continued Growth in Reality Capture Reality capture solutions will continue to drive the democratization of geospatial data by improving quality and reducing time to collect information. Advanced 3D scanners and mobile mapping systems are significantly impacting the capabilities of the surveying and mapping industry, resulting in larger data volumes and greater detail and accuracy. Reality capture is fundamental to the idea of a “living digital twin,” enabling more informed decision making based on the complete understanding of the status of an asset. GISCafe Industry Predictions for 2024 – Simplex3D January 17, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal By Avi Aflalo, CEO and Co-Founder, Simplex3D Avi Aflalo Leveraging the Power (and Popularity) of 3D GIS Tools Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are undergoing a transformative evolution, transcending their traditional boundaries to cater to diverse industries. This evolution encompasses key trends reshaping GIS applications across various sectors. Here are the main ones I expect to impact our work: 3D GIS – Where professionals start playing As consumers, we have already come to understand and experience the sheer ‘magic’ of 3D technology that gives us the perception of depth similar to a real-world object. Commonly used in movies, video games, graphics, and virtual reality (VR), 3D is already becoming a standard in consumer-driven applications. The next phase, however, is expanding the use of 3D technology into professional applications, and integrating it even further, into integrated data. The integration between 3D and GIS is reshaping spatial understanding. This year, we can expect to see many of these applications revolutionizing urban planning, transportation, real estate, and homeland security industries. New Satellite Imagery – Lava Flow Grindavik, Iceland January 17, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal European Space Imaging (EUSI) partner Maxar captured new satellite imagery (3 December) of southern Gaza. The images show a number of schools, hospitals and other sites where displaced Palestinians have sought shelter over the past week. In addition, in Khan Younis and Rafah, two new field hospitals have recently been established.
A gallery of our images focusing on these new shelters and the crowds seen at many of the locations can be downloaded via the link below. Copyright: Satellite Imagery © Maxar Technologies Provided by European Space Imaging Copyright: Satellite Imagery © Maxar Technologies Provided by European Space Imaging GISCafé Industry Predictions for 2024 – EOS Data Analytics January 15, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal By Vasyl Cherlinka, Soil Scientist, EOS Data Analytics From Field to Future: How GIS Will Reshape Agriculture in 2024 Vasyl Cherlinka As we step in the year 2024, the GIS industry can expect evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, technological transformations. Over the years, we have consistently witnessed significant advancements in this area, yet the forthcoming changes, though incremental, can be considered to be pivotal. The most exciting aspect of this evolution is the imminent integration of data silos in sophisticated systems leveraging the power of GIS in new and innovative ways. One particular industry that will be affected most in this regard is agriculture, which will get profound benefits from transforming data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. Emergence of Global Information System The GIS industry is expecting a leap forward with the introduction of another GIS, a Global Information System. Unlike its predecessors, this new kind of system will unite diverse data types, most of which are inherently tied to geographical coordinates. Imagine synthesizing data from satellite imagery, sensor networks, weather patterns, and even market trends – all geo-tagged for precise analysis. This comprehensive approach will enable organizations all over the world to make more informed decisions related to disaster management, agriculture, forest preservation and so much more. GISCafe Industry Predictions for 2024 – Maptek January 14, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal By Eduardo Coloma, CEO, Maptek Eduardo Coloma Macroeconomic trends Critical minerals: Miners have been quick to take advantage of the worldwide shift to clean energy, a trend that is certain to continue in the foreseeable future. Two main drivers are the importance of advancing technologies for battery storage, electric vehicles, and solar and wind power generation. Critical minerals are also key for telecommunications and security. Decarbonisation: Despite an ongoing commitment to lower carbon emissions, the industry has seen increased demand for coal due to political instability globally. Coal will still be required for global energy needs for some time, with usage expected to decrease gradually and influence business decisions over many years. It is wise for companies to set and share clear goals for lowering their direct emissions and work with others to reduce emissions across the value chain. Developments include adding renewable energy technology and starting projects to test new ore processing methods that produce less carbon. Incentivise research and development: New products, services and business processes that improve productivity and competitiveness rely on a strong foundation of research and development (R&D). Australia’s economy will continue to succeed by focusing on high-tech, transferable skills across global markets. When mining investment increases during boom times, so does industry spending on R&D, as evidenced by the 2011-12 peak in Australia, when mining contributed $4.1 billion to R&D, a quarter of the country’s total. Ten years later, mining’s contribution to R&D was $0.9 billion, with the share of added value falling from 4.1% to 0.3%. Incentivising R&D is crucial to restoring mining as a major contributor to Australia’s economy. GISCafe Industry Predictions for 2024 – Unmanned Experts January 13, 2024 by Sanjay Gangal
By Keven Gambold , Co-founder and CEO, Unmanned Experts
! Keven Gambold Let me start with a reality that impacts us far more than it should: 2024 is an Election Year. In the current hyperpolarization of U.S. politics, this mere fact should weigh significantly in any U.S. forecasts for the coming 12 months, and not positively so, I am afraid. With that said, here is an attempt to at least find the cloud linings, be they silver or not: The small UAS market has been buoyed by Federal-level efforts to rebuild the Military-Industrial manufacturing base, with exciting programs such as the DoD’s Replicator and DARPA’s REMA. Although details are sparse to date, I wouldn’t be surprised to see some contracts awarded by the end of the year, and a significant capability available in 2025. However, if only the Prime’s win, and these go the ‘exclusive’ (read ‘rare and expensive’) route of the Blue UAS program, then how useful this might be is up for debate. The rapid growth of ‘last-mile’ delivery live operations, such as Wing and Drone-Up, is extremely inspiring, however, a lack of any true ‘Part 108-type’ BVLOS rule is a major sticking point for uptake and scaling for these services.
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