Digital Map Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Functionality (Computerized, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation, Scientific), Mapping Type (Outdoor Mapping, Indoor Mapping, 3D and 4D Metaverse), and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Digital Map Market is accounted for $18.80 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $48.51 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 14.5% during the forecast period. The digital map also termed as cartography is an electronic map, which operation is based on a combination of graphic elements assigned to it in the form of electronic information. Digital mapping is a process of collection and compilation of data to form a virtual image. It is based on naturally harvested and processed into digital cartographic data. The compiled data is used to produce digital maps that exactly represent a particular geographical area or feature, including major roads, rivers, and important landmarks such as airports, hospitals, and so on.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising user friendly technological advancements

There are a lot of technological advancements in digital maps such as landmarks, updated places of interest, traffic updates, road blocks, and others that make the digital maps more user-friendly. Moreover, the increase in competition among the providers of digital map technology is prompting the vendors to increase their product portfolios and to enhance their technology to offer more user-friendly maps to the customers. For example, Snapchat has launched a new user-friendly feature called "Snap Map", which allows users to see location of their friends and when they post their most recent snaps.

Restraint:

Security concerns and user privacy

With the increased usage of mobile application based navigation services that are integrated with digital maps, there is a dire need to adopt best practices for data security, app security and privacy of the user. While developing these types of applications, the developers often overlook certain standards that later fail to attain the required security levels. In these cases, the hackers can successfully perform phishing attacks and lead to damage. Hence, these issues are currently hampering the digital map market growth and are set to continue during the forecast period.

Opportunity:

Rising utilization of geospatial information

Geo-spatial information is experiencing a boom in recent years as it is utilized in a wide range of applications covering a spectrum of sectors and businesses such as infrastructure management, urban planning, risk and emergency management, marketing, resource management (mining, oil, gas, etc.), business planning, logistics, and more. Geo-information is also a foundation of future applications as it makes it possible to establish location, which is one of the key dimensions of context. For instance, Atos SE use geographic information system (GIS) platforms with location-based services (LBS) to offer services to businesses involved in supply chain management, data centers, infrastructure development, risk and emergency management, urban planning, healthcare, and navigation. In addition, technologies based on augmented reality utilize GIS information and 3D platforms to provide virtual information about users and their surroundings. This information helps enterprises understand the needs of users and send targeted advertisements to them.

Threat:

Lack of knowledge

The lack of appropriate knowledge and awareness has been a barrier in digital mapping solutions and acts as a factor responsible for the slow adoption of the technology. Most of the organizations that use location-based solutions and analytics struggle to optimally utilize the full potential of digital mapping technologies, as they lack expertise and well-skilled technicians who can deal with digital spatial data and the occurring issues. Hence, increasing knowledge-sharing and awareness among customers through different means, such as company blogs, forums, RoI analysis, and industry conferences, could help in fueling the market adoption and growth of the digital maps market, globally.

The automotive segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The automotive segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. With the rising demand for autonomous vehicles and usage of digital maps for navigation is further elevating the digital map market. In addition, the significant developments in the digital map technologies that facilitate autonomous vehicles with exact location, environment and drivable path, with high levels of accuracy, robustness, reliability and other factors are impacting the growth of the digital map market. The increase in collaborations and partnerships of major companies such as Nissans partnership with Tom Tom Internatinal BV., and so on are further boosting the market. Moreover, in 2019, Nissan has launched Nissan LEAF, a connected electric car with the digital maps and traffic from Tom Tom. Therefore the increase in the developments from the automotive sector is boosting up the Digital Map market during the forecast period.

The digital orthophotography segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The digital orthophotography segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period due to the growth of image-processing, data analysis technology, and the increasing applications in multiple end-use segments such as automotive and mobile devices. Orthophotography combines the image characteristics of an aerial photograph with the geometric qualities of a map. Digital Orthophotography technology avails farmers with digital farm management services that help in analyzing the high & low fertile area of the farm and many other factors that supports farmers in making decisions based on concrete data.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the increased utilization of digital map solutions for mobile data coverage, e-commerce applications, supply chain & logistics management, environmental monitoring, and urban planning, in all the Asian countries. Countries including India, China, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and South Korea have seen a major shift in technological adoption in recent years. Additionally, increased automobile applications for digital maps are influencing the market growth in the region. The recent partnership between TomTom International B.V. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) for the autonomous connected system is expected to create potential space for digital map solutions in the coming years. As developing economies, China and India are building their road network to reciprocate the logistic demand for the fast movement of goods and raw materials.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period owing to he growing number of digital map players across region. Key factors favouring the growth of the digital map market in North America include the increasing technological advancements in the region. The existence of significant competitors in the market, as well as the simplicity with which digital mapping solutions for the automobile, transport & distribution, and construction sectors are made available, are helping to further grow the market in North America.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Digital Map Market include Alibaba Group, Apple, ESRI, Google, HERE Technologies, Inpixon, INRIX, LightBox, MapQuest, META, Nearmap, ServiceNow, and TomTom.

Key Developments:

In February 2021, Inpixon launched RTLS Anchor board, a platform which was aimed to promote the deployment of sizable, real-time location systems (RTLS) in mainstream market operations.

In February 2020, ServiceNow launched Kiosk which turns any iPad tablet into an interactive kiosk with this app. It works both online and offline and provides features that offer great experience.

Functionalities Covered:

• Computerized
• Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation
• Scientific

Mapping Types Covered:

• Outdoor Mapping
• Indoor Mapping
• 3D and 4D Metaverse

Components Covered:

• Solutions
• Services

Technologies Covered:

• Aerial Photography
• Digital Orthophotography
• Geographic Information System
• Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)

Deployments Covered:

• On-Premise
• Cloud

Applications Covered:

• Asset Tracking
• Catchment Analysis
• Geocoding and Geo-positioning
• Real-Time Location Data Management
• Reverse Geocoding
• Risk Assessment & Disaster Management
• Routing and Navigation
• Tracking & Telematics

End Users Covered:

• Agriculture, Oil and Gas, and Other Natural Resources
• Automotive
• Energy & Utilities
• Government and Homeland Security
• Infrastructure Development and Construction
• Logistics, Travel, and Transportation
• Military & Defense
• Mobile Devices
• Telecommunication

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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