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9 May 2013

Mapping Scotland’s watercourses to manage flood risk and enhance water science

National mapping authority Ordnance Survey, has released a new product which maps watercourses across Scotland including the highlands and islands, to help local authorities manage flood risk effectively and reduce the impact of flooding incidents. OS MasterMap Networks – Water Layer will be used to improve scientific understanding of water flows and water quality reporting under the statutory EU Water Framework Directive.

25 April 2013

Ordnance Survey launches summer internships programme

For the first time, national mapping authority Ordnance Survey is running a programme for paid summer internships.

25 April 2013

The big data rush: how data analytics can yield underwriting gold

Industry report reveals that new ways of working need to be adopted to maintain the competitive edge.

11 April 2013

Share your adventures with the latest version of OS MapFinder

Ordnance Survey has unveiled the first big update of its popular OS MapFinder app, adding several new features and enhancements.

5 April 2013

Britain from the Air opens in Edinburgh

Following its successful visits to Bath, Oxford and Chatham the popular exhibition, Britain from the Air, has headed north to Edinburgh.

3 April 2013

Scottish public sector organisations continue to benefit from new mapping agreement

Public sector organisations in Scotland will continue to have access to Ordnance Survey mapping data following an agreement between the Scottish Government and Ordnance Survey to renew the One Scotland Mapping Agreement (OSMA).

2 April 2013

Innovative layer added to OS MasterMap with the launch of  OS MasterMap Sites Layer

Ordnance Survey’s flagship, and world renowned dataset, OS MasterMap®, has received an upgrade with the launch of a new layer, OS MasterMap Sites Layer. The new product will work alongside the existing layers providing users with an intelligent dataset to underpin decision making and data analytics.

22 March 2013

GeoVation supports greener business hack event

A recent hack event, supported by Ordnance Survey’s GeoVation team, generated a number of innovative demos showcasing how technology can support greener business, paving the way for other budding innovators and entrepreneurs to submit their ideas to the latest GeoVation Challenge.

22 March 2013

New enhanced OS VectorMap District available through OS OpenData

Ordnance Survey’s popular OS VectorMap District product has been further enhanced making it easier for users to create their own customised and bespoke mapping.

12 March 2013

Ordnance Survey seeks innovative ideas to help British business improve environmental performance

Budding innovators and entrepreneurs are being asked to contribute ideas that could help businesses improve their environmental performance, with the opportunity to win a slice of a £100,000 development prize fund.

06 March 2013

PSMA members set to benefit from new Public Sector Licence

The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Royal Mail's Address Management Unit (AMU) are pleased to announce the planned introduction of the PAF Public Sector Licence. The PAF Public Sector Licence is intended to widen access to, and increase usage of PAF by public sector organisations.

05 February 2013

Building a standard in visualisation of our web-based map products

Ordnance Survey has developed and released a full set of style sheets for all its vector products, including OS MasterMap Topography Layer and OS VectorMap Local. The new style sheets will help customers and partners reduce the time and resource needed to properly apply cartographic styling for web and GIS visualisation.

30 January 2013

Ordnance Survey’s graduate recruitment scheme launches

Ordnance Survey is running a graduate recruitment scheme for the second year, looking for a new generation to lead the way on developing innovative technologies for digital data.

28 January 2013

OS MapFinder app launched – with maps updated for life

Ordnance Survey’s first official mapping app is proving popular with nearly 40,000 downloads in the first two weeks. For the first time, mapping will be updated for free for the lifetime of the app, meaning users will always be able to access the most up-to-date mapping on their mobile devices.

28 January 2013

Ordnance Survey announce first intake of Accredited Consultants

Ordnance Survey is delighted to announce that 14 applicants have been awarded Ordnance Survey Accredited Consultant status.

23 January 2013

Adventure Race tracking boosted by detailed mapping from OS OpenSpace

Ordnance Survey’s OS OpenSpace API has proven to be the number one choice of online mapping for a front-runner in the field of Adventure Racing.

10 January 2013

All your routes, all your adventures mapped with OS MapFinder

Ordnance Survey has launched the organisation’s first official mobile app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. OS MapFinder, is an ideal iOS app for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone participating in in outdoor activities; is free to download and includes free overview mapping for the whole of Great Britain.

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24 December 2012

Start the year with Ordnance Survey

Many people start the New Year by making New Year’s resolutions around getting outdoors and being more active, but fail to stick to them. Ordnance Survey is at hand to help you succeed.

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12 December 2012

New product updates, styles and formats for OS OpenData

Ordnance Survey’s free data portal, OS OpenData, is being upgraded to make it even easier for developers and entrepreneurs to create and customise maps.

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6 December 2012

Christmas gifts for map lovers

With the season of goodwill just around the corner, many of us are thinking about what our nearest and dearest would most like to find in their Christmas stocking. Ordnance Survey has a range of maps and vouchers on offer which are ideal for the map lover in your life.

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15 November 2012

Ordnance Survey and Wessex Heartbeat provides healthy heart initiative for staff

National mapping agency Ordnance Survey has teamed up with the Wessex Heartbeat charity to bring health and wellbeing initiative ‘Your Healthy Heart’ to its staff and emphasise the value of walking as a part of having a healthy life.

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15 November 2012

Ordnance Survey’s new picture perfect maps

Have you ever wanted your face on the cover of an Ordnance Survey map? A new development for the popular Ordnance Survey custom made maps now allows customers to add their favourite image to the front cover of their personalised map.

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13 November 2012

Ordnance Survey staff get baking for the Red and White Appeal

The passion for baking that has swept the nation in the last few years has led to a delicious day at Ordnance Survey recently. Inspired by the Great British Bake Off on BBC2, staff got out their mixing bowls and produced endless goodies.

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07 November 2012

Geographic data leads the way to better healthcare – 2500 organisations signed up to PSMA

More NHS organisations than ever before are using innovative mapping technologies to help improve local health services.

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05 November 2012

Ordnance Survey welcomes new Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency for Great Britain, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Ian Nunn.

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01 November 2012

Ordnance Survey wins prestigious national award for Agile working

Britain’s national mapping agency won the award for Best Use of Agile in the public sector at the 2012 UK Agile Awards, held at The Grand Connaught Rooms in London, presented by Yoh.

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01 November 2012

New dates for Ordnance Survey’s free open data masterclasses

People across Great Britain are being given the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of open data and the tools and techniques to use open datasets, through a series of free masterclasses hosted by Ordnance Survey.

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