Between the Poles was written by Geoff Zeiss, a respected Canadian geospatial analyst and systems thinker whose work focused on utilities, infrastructure, surveying, and the digital transformation of the built environment. Over decades in the industry, he became widely recognized for advancing enterprise GIS practices, championing improved mapping of underground infrastructure, and examining the convergence of geospatial technology, BIM, CAD, and data standards.
His writing combined technical depth with strategic clarity. For many professionals, Between the Poles served as an ongoing briefing on how policy, investment, standards, and technology were reshaping infrastructure and the geospatial sector globally.
In addition to his writing, Geoff was a contributor to the global geospatial standards community and served in a leadership role at the Open Geospatial Consortium, where he supported the development and adoption of open standards that underpin interoperable geospatial systems.
The articles were originally published at www.between-the-poles.com on the Typepad platform. Prior to the platform’s closure, Geoff Zeiss asked GoGeomatics to ensure the continued accessibility of his work.
GoGeomatics now hosts and maintains the archive as part of its commitment to strengthening Canada’s geospatial knowledge ecosystem and preserving influential industry analysis for future generations.
The articles below are presented as a professional resource and historical record of the sector’s evolution.
