One of the key aspects of Open Data is its adherence to the same principles as its philosophical sibling; Open Source. The idea that more far reaching solutions come out from the free and open exchange of code and information …
Well, we made it this far! it has been a rollercoaster ride but we finally have the new site up and running. When I first took on the role of Head of Data.gov.uk I knew that we had a challenging task ahead; making the best government data portal around into something even better. I think the amazing team at Data.gov.uk has achieved just that.
Whether you are dealing with bank transaction data, climate science data or data on hospital performance, the IT infrastructure for managing massive amounts of data is not that different. Tracking and storing data present the same technical challenges for data.gov.uk …
On the same day we publish the Open Data White Paper and Open Data Strategies for all government Departments, we’re launching our collection of over one hundred case studies on how Open Data is being used. Gathered from across the …
Perhaps once the concern only of a small number of technology minded ‘activists’, Open Data is now fast becoming an everyday concern for entrepreneurs, civil society organisations, industry and the wider public. Whether you’re finding your next bus on your …
The new data.gov.uk site is fizzing with new features to benefit both data consumers and data providers. Here are the highlights:
There are many ways to make data useful but the most fundamental is to make it accessible: available for anyone to access and use without restrictions in format or licensing. This is the basic ethos of the Open Data movement …
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It's always difficult knowing when and where to start, but with the fresh look to data.gov.uk and inclusion of the location tab this has been made easier with a fantastic step to 'putting place within the heart of decision making'. …
When the first data.gov.uk platform was launched, it was a great example of the 'rewired state' spirit: pioneering the rapid development of a new digital part of government using open source code, and developed through fluid collaboration between government staff, academics, open …
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