The applications of geospatial data are expanding beyond its original use for mapping. With mandates for government agencies to become increasingly data-driven, the ability to tie location data into planning has become a valuable asset. Integrating geospatial data into planning and operations helps agencies meet broad goals of efficiency, transparency, and preparedness.

Government Efficiency

Utilizing geospatial technology in conjunction with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and cameras, agencies can automate field inspections. This means capturing changes in infrastructure (a crack in a bridge support, a building constructed without a permit, a leak in a water line) and passing on important information to the people who inspect and fix these assets. While a traditional on-site inspection can take 30-50 minutes (not counting travel time), If the bulk of the assessment is completed before arriving onsite, inspectors can spend less time there, examining only the captured changes or most critical elements of the assessment. Continue reading →