Global Geographical Information Systems Market 2012-2016

Introduction to the Market
A geospatial information system or geographical information system (GIS) is a set of tools that interprets geographical or geospatial data or information. These systems digitize the received geospatial data, process (store, interpret, analyze, and manipulate) the data, and provide the required output.?
Market Overview
The Global GIS market is driven by traditional GIS, one of the largest segments in this market. It also generates a large portion of its revenue from hardware and software products. The Global GIS market is expected to post a CAGR of 9.60 percent during 2012-2016. The Global GIS market is driven by many growth factors; one is the increasing demand of GIS from Government sectors. However, the increased number of government regulations and guidelines could affect the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Regional Overview
In terms of revenue, North America accounts for a large share in the Global GIS market, and is followed by Europe. The market generated more revenue from developed countries as compared to developing countries in the year 2012. The APAC region is one of the fastest growing geographies in the global market due to the emergence of several manufacturing industries in this region.

End-user Segmentation/Product Segmentation Overview
The Global GIS market is driven by several government agencies and public sectors such as Utility, Natural Resource, and Telecom. It is also witnessing a huge demand from several non-conventional manufacturing industries such as Retail, Financial Services, and Transpiration.

Vendor Landscape
The Global GIS market is fragmented with the presence of several large and core GIS vendors; some vendors are trying to specialize in any one segment of GIS. There is also a huge potential for GIS software vendors in the market as the Software product segment of the GIS market is growing at a rapid rate. Some large vendors offer services such as consulting, implementation, and end-to-end to create a competitive edge in the market.
Some of the key vendors mentioned in the Global GIS Market 2012-2016 report include Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., Esri Inc., Hexagon AB, MacDonald, and Pitney Bowes Inc. Other prominent vendors in the Global GIS market include Astrium (EADS Co.), Autodesk Inc., AvisMap GIS Technologies, Beijing SuperMap Software Co. Ltd., Bentley Systems Inc., China Information Technology, Digital Globe Inc., GE Energy, Geo Eye Inc., Hitachi Zosen Corp., PASCO Corp., The US Geological Survey, Ubisense Group plc, and UK Ordnance Survey.
Key questions answered in this report:
What will the market size be in 2016 and at what will be the growth rate?
What are key market trends?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

01. Executive Summary
02. List of Abbreviations
03. Introduction
04. Market Research Methodology
Market Research Process
Research Design
Research Methodology
05. Scope of the Report
Market Overview
06. Market Landscape
06.1 GIS Segments
06.2 Market Size and Forecast
06.3 Large GIS Application Segmentation
06.4 Global Traditional GIS Market
07. Product Segmentation
07.1 Software Segment
Market Size and Forecast
07.2 Hardware Segment
Market Size and Forecast
07.3 Services Segment
Market Size and Forecast
07.4 Data Segment
Market Size and Forecast
08. End-user Segmentation
08.1 GIS Market in Government Sector
Market Size and Forecast
Product Segmentation
08.2 GIS Market in Utility Industry
Market Size and Forecast
Product Segmentation
08.3 GIS Market in Natural Resource Industry
Market Size and Forecast
Product Segmentation
08.4 GIS Market in Communication Industry
Market Size and Forecast
Product Segmentation
08.5 Five Forces Analysis
09. Geographical Segmentation
09.1 GIS Market in North America
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in North America
09.2 GIS Market in Europe
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in Europe
09.3 GIS Market in the APAC Region
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in the APAC Region
09.4 GIS Market in South America
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in South America
09.5 GIS Market in Africa
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in Africa
09.6 GIS Market in the Middle East
Market Size and Forecast
Key Leading Countries in the Middle East
10. Key Leading Countries
10.1 The US
GIS Market in the US by End-user Segmentation
10.2 Canada
GIS Market in Canada by End-user Segmentation
10.3 China
GIS Market in China by End-user Segmentation
10.4 The UK
GIS Market in the UK by End-user Segmentation
10.5 France
GIS Market in France by End-user Segmentation
11. Vendor Landscape
12. Buying Criteria
13. Market Growth Drivers
14. Drivers and their Impact
15. Market Challenges
16. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
17. Market Trends
18. Key Vendor Analysis
18.1 Esri Inc.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
18.2 Hexagon AB
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
18.3 MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
18.4 Pitney Bowes Inc.
Business Overview
Key Information
SWOT Analysis
19. Other Reports in this Series
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: GIS by Market Segmentation
Exhibit 3: Global GIS Market 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 4: Large GIS and Traditional GIS 2012-2016
Exhibit 5: Global Traditional GIS Market 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 6: Global GIS Market by Product Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 7: Global GIS Market by Software Segment 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 8: Global GIS Market by Hardware Segment 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 9: Global GIS Market by Services Segment 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 10: Global GIS Market by Data Segment 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 11: Global GIS Market by End-user Segmentation 2012-2016
Exhibit 12: Global GIS Market in Government Sector 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 13: Global GIS Market in Government Sector by Product Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 14: Global GIS Market in Utility Industry 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 15: Global GIS Market in Utility Industry by Product Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 16: Global GIS Market in Natural Resource Industry 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 17: Global GIS Market in Utility Industry by Product Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 18: Global GIS Market in Communication Industry 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 19: Global GIS Market in Communication Industry by Product Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 20: Global GIS Market by Geographical Segmentation 2012-2016
Exhibit 21: GIS Market in North America 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 22: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in North America 2012
Exhibit 23: GIS Market in Europe 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 24: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in Europe 2012
Exhibit 25: GIS Market in the APAC Region 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 26: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in the APAC Region 2012
Exhibit 27: GIS Market in South America 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 28: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in South America 2012
Exhibit 29: GIS Market in Africa 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 30: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in Africa 2012
Exhibit 31: GIS Market in the Middle East 2012-2016 (US$ million)
Exhibit 32: Key Leading Countries in GIS Market in the Middle East 2012
Exhibit 33: GIS Market in the US by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 34: GIS Market in Canada by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 35: GIS Market in China by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 36: GIS Market in the UK by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 37: GIS Market in France by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 38: Global GIS Market by Vendor Segmentation 2012