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.
Modern geospatial combines cloud, smart spaces, open source data, AI, and smart devices.
Understanding the difference between modernization and innovation is crucial for enhancing geospatial capabilities.
Deep dives
Defining Modern Geospatial
Modern geospatial, as described by Will Caddell, involves the intersection of various components like the cloud, smart space, open source data, AI, and smart devices. This concept emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between modernization and innovation to enhance geospatial capabilities.
Technology Maturity and Innovation Curves
The discussion delves into innovation curves, illustrating the evolution of technologies from experimental stages to peak innovation. Comparing it to the ice industry shift from manual ice cutting to refrigeration, the idea resonates with the varied evolution of geospatial technologies like desktop GIS, web maps, and augmented reality.
Change Management and Organizational Adaptation
The podcast highlights the importance of understanding where organizations stand on the innovation curve and adapting strategies to facilitate modernization or innovation. It emphasizes the significance of managing risks and making promises that can be kept to drive successful organizational transitions.
Promises, Expectations, and Stakeholder Wins
Effective modernization involves managing expectations, delivering incremental wins, and ensuring stakeholder victories at various organizational levels. The narrative stresses the essence of structuring technology solutions to align with organizational goals, prioritizing human-centered problem-solving over technology-driven approaches.
Modern geospatial - not the bleeding edge of geospatial but modern geospatial - what is it?
Well my guest Will Cadell, the CEO of SparkGeo describes modern geospatial as the intersection of the cloud, smart space, open source data/standards, AI and smart devices - that's modern geospatial
And as you will hear during the discussion it's important to understand the difference between modernisation and innovation when we think about moving people from where they are now to where they want to be with regards to their geospatial capabilities.
You might be wondering - what does any of this have to do with me? I just want to make better things, I just want to help people use all this awesome geospatial stuff …
but you don’t get to do that without first understanding what “better” looks like for them - what is their version of awesome geo stuff … and that is why you should listen to this episode!