White Papers on Location Intelligence and Enterprise GIS Innovation
Below is a curated overview of key white papers addressing trends in Location Intelligence (LI), Business Intelligence (BI), enterprise spatial systems, cloud-based GIS, LiDAR data management and career development in the geospatial sector.
Mining SAP BO with Galigeo-for-BI for Improved Location Intelligence Outcomes
By Galigeo
March 21, 2013
This paper explores how organizations are extending the value of SAP BusinessObjects environments through geospatial enablement. By integrating Galigeo-for-BI into Business Intelligence workflows, companies can incorporate location context directly into reporting and analytics.
The result is improved operational visibility, stronger customer targeting and measurable revenue growth. Research referenced in the paper highlights how embedding spatial analysis within BI systems transforms static dashboards into dynamic, geographically aware decision-support tools.
GIS: A World of Career Opportunities
By American Sentinel University
February 11, 2013
As GIS adoption expands across industries, this white paper outlines the growing professional landscape for geospatial specialists. It discusses academic pathways, required technical competencies and the interdisciplinary nature of Geographic Information Systems careers.
The document positions GIS as a long-term growth field, emphasizing its relevance in public health, environmental science, urban planning, logistics and infrastructure management.
The New Paradigm: Leveraging the “Information Cloud” with the Dynamic GIS
By Intergraph Corporation | ERDAS
February 2, 2012
This publication examines the emergence of cloud-enabled, dynamic GIS platforms. Using examples of major global earthquakes, the paper demonstrates how real-time geospatial data integration supports emergency response and disaster recovery.
The “Information Cloud” concept emphasizes scalability, interoperability and rapid data sharing—key components of modern geospatial infrastructures designed to respond to fast-moving events.
Business Intelligence Supports Decision-Making — But Location Shows You ‘Where Is the Business?’
By PBS
November 7, 2011
This white paper argues that Business Intelligence systems reach their full potential only when enriched with geographic context. By adding spatial dimensions to enterprise data, organizations gain clarity not just about performance metrics, but about where patterns occur.
Location Intelligence strengthens decision-making by connecting operational data to physical geography, enabling more precise planning and resource allocation.
Advanced Spatial Data Management for Enterprise Applications
By Oracle Corporation
November 7, 2011
Focusing on Oracle Spatial 11g within Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition, this paper details advanced spatial indexing, analysis and data management capabilities for enterprise environments.
It explains how extending core database functionality with spatial features supports location-based services, geospatial applications and large-scale enterprise information systems.
Rein in 3D Point Clouds with the LAS Format
By ERDAS
November 2, 2011
As LiDAR adoption increases, managing large 3D point cloud datasets presents technical challenges. This white paper discusses the LAS format as a standardized approach to organizing and processing LiDAR data efficiently.
By applying structured data management practices, organizations can better utilize elevation models and high-resolution surface data for mapping, infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring.
Together, these white papers illustrate how geospatial technologies intersect with enterprise analytics, cloud infrastructure, spatial data governance and professional development—reinforcing the expanding role of Location Intelligence in modern digital ecosystems.
