The value of data has changed over time. Companies have realized that collecting, analyzing, sharing, selling data and extracting actionable insights is critical to the development of their organization. Geospatial data is captured and analyzed by engineers and product managers to develop creative solutions and thus increasing productivity. People can view the flow of geospatial data from the instant it is collected throughout its lifecycle using a framework known as 'Data Value Chain'. Data intersects with analytics and can turn this information into decisions. A technological ecosystem built around a geospatial system provides new ways to work and reduce costs, accelerate schedules and supply high-value deliverables along the value chain. Read more at : http://dataconomy.com/2017/02/power-of-data-value-chain/