Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2014 -- A GIS is a system or a set of tools that interprets geographical or geospatial data or information. It integrates hardware, software, and data for processing geographically-referenced data. These systems digitize the received geospatial data, process (store, interpret, analyze, and manipulate) the data, and provide the required output. The main purpose of a GIS in the Utility industry is for designing and planning facilities to deliver electricity, water, or natural gas to end-users.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global GIS market in the Utility industry will grow at a CAGR of 9.27 percent over the period 2013-2018.

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This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global GIS market in the Utility industry for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size and the vendor share, the report considers revenue generated from sales of software, data, and services in the following segments: Traditional GIS, GPS, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Geospatial Engineering, and Other GIS Application Products.

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TechNavio's report, the Global GIS Market in the Utility Industry 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global GIS market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Regions

- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC

Key Vendors

- Bentley Systems Inc.
- GE Energy
- Hexagon AB

Other Prominent Vendors

- Autodesk Inc.
- AvisMap GIS Technologies
- Beijing SuperMap Software Co. Ltd.
- China Information Technology
- Esri Inc.
- Google Map
- Hitachi Zosen Corp.
- MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
- Pitney Bowes Inc.
- The US Geological Survey

Key Market Driver

- Need to Enhance Process Efficiency.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Challenge

- Increasing Availability of Open-source GIS Software.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Trend

- Increasing Demand for 3D GIS Software.
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the 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 the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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Companies Mentioned in this Report: Bentley Systems Inc., GE Energy, Hexagon AB, Autodesk Inc., AvisMap GIS Technologies, Beijing SuperMap Software Co. Ltd., China Information Technology, Esri Inc., Google Map, Hitachi Zosen Corp., MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., Pitney Bowes Inc., The US Geological Survey

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