This document discusses the Open Geospatial Consortium's (OGC) work on standards to support geospatial data and the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides an overview of OGC standards like Sensor Observation Service and Sensor Planning Service. It also describes OGC pilots and programs involving smart cities, underground mapping, and the US Department of Homeland Security. The document encourages involvement in OGC to help develop open standards that drive location technology innovation.