data.gov.uk continues to open up large quantities of data that was previously closed. Government data has become 'open by default' and the site has grown from the initial 1000 datasets to an amazing 8000 - one of the most successful open …
We're often asked what technology is behind data.gov.uk since the excitement of open data has spread far round the world. The short answer is that we use two open source products: CKAN for the data catalogue and Drupal for the blogs, forums, comments etc.
One of the key aspects of our efforts to publish government expenditure data has been to work with departments so the files published are in open formats, well-structured, machine readable and timely. We have gained a lot of ground and …
Following the recent issues and events effecting pilot implementations of UK Government Linked Data I thought it would be helpful to provide an update on behalf of the UK Government Linked Data Working Group - Quick Start Team which had …
Members of group laid out a clear, independent agenda at their inaugural meeting. The Open data user group (ODUG) is up and running, andheld its first meeting in Hackney House, off Shoreditch High Street, on 10 July. This temporary space …
As many of you will have seen in the Open Data White Paper that it was highlighted that there are already significant moves in the UK for the use of and provision of data as Linked Data and this includes …
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 …
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 …
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