This indispensable, concise edition has been written and completely updated. It contains articles from a range of European and American experts who present a view of GIS futures along with an appraisal of several of the most important GIS technology issues. Features a vastly extended, comprehensive Europe-wide directory of approximately 200 pages. Provides data on more than 320 organizations supplying GIS products, services and information including software and hardware vendors, data capture and conversion bureaus, training and education, photogrammetry and remote sensing systems and services, consultants, research, publications, conferences and exhibitions.