Open Data Camp UK
We’re proud to be sponsoring Open Data Camp UK – a two day event held later this month, devoted entirely to Open Data. And last week we wrote a guest post for them all about what linked open data really …
Category: Benefits of open data
Open Data: Guest blog for the UK Data Service
Back in October 2014, we were awarded innovation funding from the ESRC (Economic & Social Research Council) to work with the UK Data Service and open up a maximum of three datasets for public use. The second phase is to run an AppChallenge that encourages developers …
If you open stuff up, good stuff happens
This is a slightly edited version of a post originally published on DATA.GOV.UK It’s almost a year since my first post on the DATA.GOV.UK blog, introducing Hampshire Hub – the local information system for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. …
Research – a dirty word in development circles?
In the past ‘research’ was sometimes seen as a dirty word in the development sector, with the belief that any amount of money raised should be spent directly on practical aid projects. The issue with this, of course, is that some …
Open Data: Where is the Community?
February ODM event: Tuesday 24th Thursday 26th February, 6-8pm at The Shed, MMU (please note date change – now 26th Feb) Lots of open data is focussed on place. Whether it’s wards, local authorities or super output areas, open data …
Local Open Data Event: First speakers announced
On 21st April 2015, we’ll be hosting Local Open Data: Reaping the Benefits – a one day event at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry. It’s aim is to bring together people working with, or interested in, data at a …
OwnTracks Journey – Part One
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. …
Open Supermarket Locations – now includes the Co-operative Group
Version 4 of open supermarkets is now available with the following notable additions to its predecessor: The Co-operative Group Makro Costco Tesco Homeplus Netto You might notice not all Co-ops are in this version of the database, about 900 are …
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CodeAcross Croatia 2015
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 …
Is that a car park in your pocket?
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 …