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| Subject: | GISList: Sum for Market Research Data |
| Date: |
03/06/2002 05:07:03 PM |
| From: |
Anthony Quartararo |
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I posted this message a few days ago, thanks to those who responded both to
the list and privately:
"I am looking for current or relatively current market research data on the
imagery & photogrammetric services industry. I'm talking about some
historical numbers on domestic (US) and international sales by category
(satellite, aerial, products, services, mapping, etc.) as well as forecasts
for the same over the next few years. I'm under the impression (reason for
asking for real #s) that demand of all types, shapes and sizes is exceeding
capacity (some say by magnitudes of difference). Also, any comments on
latest and greatest technology, trends or breakthroughs would be of
interest. Any resident experts, vendors or others out there with opinions,
facts, etc. are invited to comment. Thanks."
To-date, I have received a few responses that were helpful:
Graeme Brooke provided this link:
http://www.asprs.org/asprs/news/TRB_121201.ppt., good data
Carlos Lopez mentioned an article in GIM International that states the
global market is $4B (I have yet to read the article)
Most of the responses have been expressions of interest in any findings, and
so what I can only conclude without additional research is that there is
very little in the way of comprehensive research and analysis of this
industry and it's respective "consumer" markets. I suppose there is an
opportunity here, much like IDC, etc. publish reports periodically on the
GIS industry, a firm could offer up a report on the imaging industry as
well, and probably charge a fortune for it as well. IDC charges $6500 for
the currrent "SIM" report (it's about 30 pp)... I know, I know...please
don't ask...but nevertheless, they claim it is a best seller. I have to
wonder whether the imagery industry, which from the limited information
available makes the GIS industry look like a toddler, is not important
enough to have a research product that is actually worth $6000+ ? Question
is, what would a report be worth to people? It's a monumental task to do a
top-quality job, perhaps someone has the contacts and resources to do the
research and write it up. I'd probably buy it if they did. Anyway, thanks
for the input and I will keep looking and post to the list if I come upon
anything else noteworthy.
Best Regards,
Anthony Quartararo
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