This type of dimming driver first came into play as an early fluorescent dimming system. Big systems needed a way to dim down fixtures through electric and magnetic ballasts easily so that all of the lights could be dimmed at once and there was no need to replace anything more than the bulb when lights were replaced. 0-10 volt dimming created a solution to this and was low cost and low maintenance.
0-10V dimmers are still used in commercial applications for fluorescent lighting and occupancy/ daylight sensor systems but nowadays are becoming popular with the newest lighting technology, LED. This has become the norm for dimming and is widely integrated as it is one of the simplest systems and is recognized by the IEC so it is acceptable to all engineers.