In this episode of DMTV, geospatial cloud computing is explained in a simple example of geocoding and pin mapping. Three steps are presented: storing, processing and visualizing geospatial information without the need for executable programs that are resident on your local computer. The objective is to show a workflow using as many cloud-based solutions as are available today to process georeferenced data.
Directions Media’s Editor in Chief Joe Francica looks at cloud computing and how geospatial technology vendors are only just now beginning to think about a business model. Joe shares information from IDC’s Top Ten predictions for 2010, and specifically that company’s expectations for cloud computing. Finally, looking at satellite imagery from both DigitalGlobe and GeoEye, he discusses how these data suppliers are contributing to the rescue efforts for the Haitian earthquake. (6:04 in length)
