The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography Modern Geospatial
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Feb 29, 2024 Discover what modern geospatial entails as the CEO of SparkGeo, Will Cadell, discusses the intersection of cloud, smart space, open source data/standards, AI, and smart devices. Learn the importance of modernization versus innovation in enhancing geospatial capabilities and understanding end-users' perspectives for better solutions.
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Defining Modern Geospatial
- Modern geospatial lives at the intersection of cloud, smart space, open source standards, AI, and smart devices.
- These overlapping technologies create new capabilities and opportunities not seen five years ago.
S-Curve Innovation Dynamics
- Technologies follow S-curve innovation patterns from slow early adoption to maturity, then disruption.
- Understanding where an organization lies on these curves helps tailor innovation and modernization approaches.
Modernization Before Innovation
- SparkGeo assumed finance firms were cloud-ready for spatial finance but found many were not.
- This revealed many organizations need modernization before innovation, illustrating varied innovation readiness.