Global Geographic Information System (GIS) Market - Growing Demand of Open-Source GIS Software a Key Market Restraint - Research and Markets

DUBLIN, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2020" report to their offering.

The global geographic information system (GIS) market is driven by increasing demand for geographically correlated information, globally. In the developed countries of North America and Western Europe, the GIS market has witnessed significant growth post economic slowdown.

In developing countries, the increasing penetration of consumer navigation system, owing to the growth of connected mobile devices is driving the demand of GIS market. Over the past few years, the geographic information system market has witnessed high growth in the engineering and business service sector.

Although, the growth of the global GIS market is driven by various growth drivers, but it is hindered by numerous restrains, which includes growing demand of open-source GIS software, along with high cost of GIS software. The developing countries including China and India have large number of medium and small scale industries. However, the companies are less reluctant while investing in expensive GIS software. Moreover, the lack of skilled workforce and inadequate planning for GIS implementation in developing countries is also hindering the full flooded penetration of the global GIS market.

Over the past few years, the GIS technology has witnessed significant growth in disaster management, including flood management, forest fire management, carbon management and climate change. The government in developed country of North America and Europe are profoundly reliant on GIS for disaster management. Moreover, the GIS technology for disaster management is also witnessing increasing penetration in developing countries including China, Brazil, and India. The modern geographic information system provides real time information on geography, and any changes in the information lead to assessment by experts.

Companies Mentioned:

• Autodesk Inc.
• Bentley Systems, Incorporated
• Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri)
• Hexagon AB
• MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
• Pasco Corporation
• Pitney Bowes Inc.
• Schneider Electric SE
• SuperMap Software Co., Ltd.
• Ubisense Group Plc.
  

Key Topics Covered:

1. Research Scope & Methodology

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Outlook

4. Global Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Size and Forecast (2011 - 2020)

5. Global Geographic Information System (GIS) Market, by Geography

6. Competitive Positioning and Market Share Analysis

7. Company Profiles and Strategic Developments

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