The Case for Open Source Software in the Geospatial Ecosystem

This IDC Perspective analyzes the impact of open source software, open data, and open standards on the geospatial ecosystem. It explains how advances in data formats, standards, and global initiatives are breaking down silos, fostering innovation, and broadening participation, thus positioning open geospatial solutions as a foundation for scalable, future-proof analytics and decision-making across industries."As geospatial silos break down, open source software will help shape a future in which location intelligence becomes everyone's tool - not just the GIS specialist's," said Michele Rosen, research manager for Intelligent Application Modernization and Enterprise Open Source Strategies, IDC.