Today we’re going to look at using the OwnTracks app within the OpenSensors platform. ‘OwnTracks’ (formerly MQTTitude) allows you to keep track of your connected devices location. The app is open-source and uses open protocols for secure and private communications. …
The event is based around the theme of ‘The Principles for a 21st century Government’, with a heavy focus on Open Data from public authorities. The event will also be part of the International Open Data Day (21 February). It is …
My wife has a high bar for things that can genuinely be called useful. Bath: Hacked has finally managed to impress her. I love open data and bang on a lot about it – it’ll change the world, right? Unfortunately …
The first 12 months for Bath: Hacked have been incredible. It’s time to take a little breather. It’s less than a year since I first posted about our little open data group in Bath and I’m proud to say our …
This week sees the launch of The Hampshire Hub in beta. It’s an open, linked data platform which we’ve been helping Hampshire County Council and public service providers around the area to create. And, although there’s more to come on …
The ePSI Platform Tour is a series of events taking place throughout November and December in different cities throughout Europe. The tour will bring together local stakeholders interested in Open Data and PSI reuse to discuss their specific challenges. If …
The ePSI Platform is pleased to announce details of the ePSI Platform Tour, a series of events to be held in November and December across different European cities. The tour will bring together local stakeholders interested in Open Data and PSI …
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Bath: Hacked has brought the city’s historic maps to life with a combination of pure geekery, hard work and openness. It’s even more remarkable for the fact that nobody worked together. This is a story that deserves to be told …
In that intense start up haze we occupy, the fact that OpenSensors has turned 1 this month completely passed me by! I feel that occasion should be marked with at least a post to reflect on how far we have come in a …
I shipped a location-aware HTML5 app that helps people pee. You should be impressed. BANES council just released data on the 18 public toilets that adorn our area as part of a government breakthrough fund. I was itching to use …