Mobile GIS: Key market research findings
- Increased use of mobile GIS in remote areas
- Growing adoption of smart devices
Technavio has released a new market research report on the global mobile GIS market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 10% between 2016 and 2020. Increase in the use of smartphones have boosted the demand for GIS technologies. Moreover, the launch of new web technologies like Ajax, Silverlight, and Flash contributed to the increased demand for mobile GIS. The Americas dominate the global market for mobile GIS, accounting for 49% of the overall market share. Most of the major GIS vendors are located in the US and provide a number of services in the country.
The new industry research report from Technavio discusses in detail the key drivers and trends responsible for the growth of this market and its sub-segments.
“Mobile GIS is increasingly preferred in remote areas such as underdeveloped villages and forest areas. Mobile GIS can be used to identify geographical features of a particular place suitable for crop cultivation. It is also used for the assessment of forest area. It helps users carry out resource management, which includes finding areas prone to deforestation and afforestation, as well as checking soil conditions,” says Amrita Chaudury, Lead Analyst, ICT, Technavio Research.
The adoption of GIS technology is growing with the increasing use of mobile devices, as the technology helps many organizations leverage maps and streamline field workflows. Due to the portability of mobile devices, decision makers can easily carry mobile devices for use in the office and on the go. Mobile devices can be used to provide real-time awareness within an organization. The power consumption of these devices is also less than desktops, as mobile devices do not require powerful processors nor solid state drivers (SSDs). Mobile devices also have more connectivity options than desktops. They can be connected to other devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The leading vendors in the global mobile GIS market include Esri and Hexagon. This market is fragmented with the presence of several vendors, who enhance their market potential through various strategies, such as developing mobile applications. Several companies are developing open-source mobile GIS applications that are free. This will open huge market opportunities for players providing open source-mobile GIS applications during the forecast period.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Mobile GIS Market 2016-2020.
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