Spatial Data Services Africa NPC is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting government and business in better understanding and utilising data and digital technologies to promote spatial transformation and strengthen development and policy outcomes to benefit the poor and vulnerableSpatial Data Services Africa NPC (SDSA) provides a factual basis and analytical services for the planning of smart, sustainable cities responding to the challenges for moving into the fourth industrial revolution. Drawing from the largest national spatial database in South Africa and supported by our data partners, SDSA is an indispensable resource for planning and development in South Africa.Technological solutions exist in abundance for almost any challenge and also hold true for spatial analysis and decision-making. Access to technology is simple, but the use and application thereof range from very basic to very complicated specialized skills required. Spatial analysis software and systems typically emerge as generic solutions forwarded by information and software technology experts. Contrary to this, Spatial Data and Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd offer technology and services developed by spatial planning practitioners with decades of experience in the South African and African planning and development environment.