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We have a firm belief that GPS/GEOINT/GIS applications will continue to grow and expand — even during slower economic times. We live in a GPS-enabled world and the technology has evolved to the point that it is a must have thing for most consumers. Well, our belief was recently reinforced when the industry analyst firm Strategy Analytics announced that GPS smartphone sales are expected to grow rapidly in the current year, driven by improved applications and strong consumer acceptance of navigation devices. In addition, shipments of GPS smartphones, like Nokia’s N97 and Apple’s iPhone, are seen increasing 34% to 77 million units in 2009 from 2008.

The Wall Street Journal noted that handset sales have been badly hit in the economic downturn, but demand for more advanced phones has remained strong.

So, what does this tell us? People want to have the latest and greatest GPS-enabled technologies. GEOINT on the grand consumer scale will continue to grow. And, what until the economy rebounds…

Tags: Apple, GEOINT, GIS, GPS, GPS Smart Phones, iPhone, Nokie N97