Climate, energy and place
Geospatial and location data
This benchmark asks the people who work with maps, satellite imagery and location data how they choose providers and where that data earns its keep.
What we’re researching
Three questions for 2027.
Findings publish once 100 qualified people have taken part. Until then, this page shows what we’re asking rather than what we’ve found.
- Q1
Which teams buy location data, and what do they use it for?
- Q2
How do organisations compare geospatial data providers?
- Q3
When does satellite and earth observation data become worth paying for?
Who should take part
- GIS managers
- Data and analytics leads
- Operations and planning directors
- Risk managers
And anyone else shaping a geospatial and location data decision for their organisation, in any country.
Areas the benchmark covers
FAQ
Questions people ask
Who can take the geospatial and location data benchmark?
Anyone shaping a geospatial and location data decision for an organisation, in any country and any industry. It is written for people answering in a professional capacity, such as gis managers, data and analytics leads, operations and planning directors.
How long does it take?
About 7 minutes. There are 21 questions and no free-text answers.
Is it free?
Yes. Taking part is free and you see your scored result on screen straight away.
What happens to my answers?
Answers are stored without your name, email or IP address and combined into anonymised research. No figure is published for a group smaller than 10. Nobody contacts you unless you tick the box asking us to.
When will the geospatial and location data findings be published?
Once 100 qualified people have taken part. Until then this page shows the questions we are asking, not findings.