Technology Mega Trends

Changes in the Printed Map Business

Three Key Mega Trends

1. Ubiquitous Internet2. Digital Printing3. Web Commerce

1. Internet Connectivity

2. Digital Printing

3. Web Commerce

How will the industry evolve?

Publisher Distributor Retailer Customer

Traditional

Future

Impacts on Map Retail and Publishing

What does this mean for Map Retail?

1. Just-in-Time Virtual Inventory2. Personalized Service3. Vast Online Offerings

What does this mean for Publishers?

1. Redefine viability of your products2. Seek new forms of secure distribution3. Access otherwise unavailable international

markets4. Design products for flexibility

Technology – Don’t fear it – It’s your Opportunity