The Power of Where: It Begins with Geodesy
Geodesy suffers from being so fundamental that it is often ignored and under-appreciated, which results in it also being under-resourced….
What Do Geospatial Standards Look Like in 2021?
The only way we can address global threats like Climate Change or future pandemics at the global scale is if data is made available using open standards…
China’s Quest for Domination in Space
China plans to be amongst the top technology nations of the world, and increased exploitation of Space is a major step in that direction.
Providing Level Playing Field for Best Outcomes
The geospatial industry in 2021 should take a lead in equality and actively find, not seek, talent from all quarters…
Education Interrupted, or Learning from Disruption?
Continuing with an impromptu switch to online learning is not a desirable “new normal”. However, the many lessons learned during the past year should not be lost but lead to a better “new normal”…
2021 Could Be a Year of Opportunities
2020, the annus horribilis, is drawing to a close. Will we see light at the end of the tunnel, or will the coming year be annus horribilis v2.0?…
The Long Crisis That’s Too Easy to Ignore
As access to vaccines becomes global and we resume a more familiar lifestyle, we will still face the challenge of Climate Change, and the profound impact it will have on humanity. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine…
Moving Beyond SDIs: Are We Ready to Take the Leap?
As we undergo continuous technology change, digital transformation and innovation in the geospatial industry, it is clear that the SDI…
Philosophy, Knowledge and Governance
Governance has been at the core of philosophies since times immemorial. And philosophies served as guiding principles for polity, economy and society — the three founding pillars…
National Data and National Sovereignty
Data is capital and trusted national data has national value. Data is an element of today’s complex geopolitics, both as an instrument of power and in giving…