The recent Unconference on Open Data Camp UK in Winchester was the first gathering of Open Data enthusiasts for them to swap ideas, knowledge and to exchange data and to thrash out some of the technical issues of databases. The…
Open Data Aha!
Signposting to open data being used in 'real life'
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Inspirational: Open Data Camp Winchester 21 – 22 Feb 2015
I have just returned from Day 1 of the UK’s first Open Data Camp, which took place in Winchester today. Jamie Whyte, from Trafford Innovation and Intelligence Lab, explained why he helps organising the two-day Open Data Camp in his…
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Open Data: How Hampshire Hub Inspired The Government
Have you heard of Hampshire Hub? Hampshire Hub is a data store for people who live in and around Hampshire to share data, information, and knowledge. Mark Braggins, who also writes for Chandler’s Ford Today, founded the Hampshire Hub. Hampshire…
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If You Open Stuff Up, Good Stuff Happens
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. A lot has happened since then, with the old web site being replaced…
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