In his latest column, Kees de Zeeuw observes that geo-related technologies and data flows are continuing to expand exponentially and claims that the true challenge will lie in the management and use of all this data. He questions what big data will mean for the quality, reliability, relevance and usability of the information the geo sector provides to society. If misuse of the power of geospatial information leads to the wrong choices and decisions in spatial planning, environmental science... (read more)