Esri noted in 2023 IDC report
MarketScape: Worldwide Smart, Sustainable Cities IoT Application Platforms 2023 Vendor Assessment
In this report, third-party research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals how GIS is enhancing key day-to-day decision-making for state, local, and agency customers through data capture, integration, and real-time visualization. The report also explores the ways GIS connects different types of data and systems to create a single view and how GIS is enhanced through the integration of AI and satellite-as-a-service capabilities.
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