Linking IOT and GIS using GeoHashes to Create a Competitive Advantage

The Internet of Things enables physical objects to be first class citizens of the digital world. The various Internet of Things technologies give physical objects the ability to provide information and react to external instructions. Geographical Information Systems provide analytics to spatial data. The use of GeoHashes creates a partnership between the Internet of Things and Geographical Information Systems which can provide a competitive advantage to businesses. This paper describes a Design Science Research project to create an artifact which enables geographical intelligence gathering and analytics in order to better compete in the business environment.