In the dynamic landscape of the GIS industry, monumental shifts have occurred. Our exploration of these ten pivotal developments reveals how open-source GIS software, the rise of Web GIS, and the fusion of IoT and machine learning have redefined the GIS industry. These innovations, underpinned by geospatial standards and spatial databases, are propelling the GIS industry into an era where location-based insights are paramount to decision-making. This evolution underscores the GIS industry's central role in driving data-driven innovation across a spectrum of sectors.
