
Has IoT put GIS on the map?
Let’s be honest, most of the world neither knows nor cares about GIS. For most of its existence GIS has been a niche technology used by those who ‘get it’. Usually that means GIS trained students who congregate and work in the public sector. This is...
In 2018 GIS BIM will explode
WebMapSolutions we have often scoffed at the annual predictions we hear from those in the GIS community. But we are finding common ground with those who see great things for GIS BIM integrations in 2018. In fact we have gone as far as quietly building our own open...
Will GIS ever crack the commercial nut?
GIS has throughout its long history been largely a tool used by the public sector. That is where its application is most obvious. It is also where most GIS experts are employed. All but the largest companies in the commercial sector have ignored GIS. So let’s...
PaaS is about to revolutionize mapping & GIS
How much do you know about platform-as-a-service? Do you know anything about Cloud Foundry? If your answer is no to both questions, it time to get reading. In this article we will discuss the quiet revolution that is happening right under our noses. A software...
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