Where did we start? What has the journey been like? Where are we now? What’s next?

In recounting our journey, I would also like to touch upon the general themes that have been guiding us along the way:
- Public sector geoinformation as a contribution to the state’s digital infrastructure - criteria and requirements.
- QGIS as a key component in the transition from closed expert systems to an open spatial data infrastructure.
- Implementation and maintenance of QGIS as a standard IT component for desktop GIS within the state administration.
- Opportunities and limitations, but also the responsibilities we, as a major user, recognise in ensuring the long-term availability of QGIS.

Last but not least the question: what opportunities and challenges do the current technological and geopolitical developments throw up?