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The Challenge of Delivering GIS at the Point of Need
GIS at the point of need delivers location-anchored, task-relevant information to the right role at the right moment. By aligning Information, Context, Role, and Location, and integrating data from business systems and trusted sources, organizations move from generic maps to actionable views. With strong foundations in integration, data quality, and governance, teams reduce rework, improve response, and make better decisions.

Open Spatial
Nov 124 min read


The Impact of Digital Transformation on GIS Data & Spatial Solutions
Digital transformation in GIS goes beyond new tools; it connects people, processes, and platforms to deliver trusted spatial insight. This post introduces the Data Lifecycle (Integrate Data From Disparate Sources, Improve Data Quality, Leverage Data for Insights & Decision Making) layered over the foundation of Plan-Design-Build-Manage. Learn how to unify sources, raise data quality at handover, and turn clean data into decisions with strong governance and future-ready system

Open Spatial
Sep 104 min read


Data is Non-Negotiable: Why Infrastructure Resilience Starts with Construction-Ready Asset Data
Accurate data isn’t optional—it’s foundational. This blog explores why infrastructure resilience depends on capturing validated, GIS-ready asset data at the time of construction. Learn how shifting data validation earlier in the project lifecycle helps eliminate rework, reduce risk, and support long-term decision-making.

Open Spatial
Jul 303 min read


Unlocking Your GIS Data's Potential Through AI-Driven Queries
AI is changing how spatial data is accessed and analyzed—enabling users to ask natural language questions and receive spatially accurate results without writing SQL. This blog explores how AI-driven queries support better decision-making, reduce technical barriers, and enhance access to geospatial insights across teams—while maintaining governance, security, and control.

Open Spatial
Jul 234 min read


Tracing Utility Networks: Why Your Topology Strategy Matters
Effective network tracing starts with the right topology strategy. This blog breaks down the differences between physical and logical network models, examining the trade-offs in efficiency, flexibility, and maintenance when adopting one over the other.

Open Spatial
May 144 min read


Pros & Cons of Adding Cloud Capabilities to Your GIS Solution
Discover how cloud-based GIS enhances scalability, collaboration & efficiency while addressing challenges like security and data migration.

Open Spatial
Mar 122 min read


Maximizing Efficiency: How ACDC Supports All A-SPEC Disciplines
ACDC supports A-SPEC Version 5 with comprehensive coverage across all disciplines. Simplify GIS workflows and ensure compliance with ACDC.

Open Spatial
Jan 273 min read


Open Spatial's Solution for Applying the Digital Cadastre Modernisation (DCM) Update
A brief overview of the DCM update project. We review the implications of the project for asset management and also offer some next steps.

Open Spatial
Mar 28, 20232 min read


View the recording if you missed our Directions Magazine Webinar from October 27, 2021
7 Aspects to Consider for Automating the Creation of GeoBIM Models and Digital Twins from CAD Drawings

Open Spatial
Oct 28, 20211 min read

