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Developing geospatial skills for Data Scientists
A new geospatial module from OS was delivered to the first cohort of graduates enrolled on the Public Sector Data Science Graduate Programme.
OS co-launches research alliance to shape the development of highways
Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain’s national mapping service, has co-launched a research alliance with 21 other organisations to help shape the development of innovation in the highways industry.
3D maps for your apps
We've been publishing building heights for a while now, but they just got even easier to access and even easier to build into your web applications.
Useful tools for web mapping
Here’s our quick guide to some of the useful tools for web mapping to help web developers work with spatial data and create great maps for websites.
Which geospatial API do I need?
Available from the OS Data Hub, we want to help you choose the right API for your use case.
Using OS data to accurately identify environmental risk to a property
Balkerne enables property owners and insurers to prevent losses from manmade/natural events. Co-founder Harish Pesala shares how he's using OS data.
Hackathon: what is the open-innovation challenge?
From transportation to sustainability, the OS Map & Hack hackathon has 4 challenges. The fourth and final challenge is open innovation.
Five ways geospatial can grow your economy
Drive economic growth, technological innovation, and sustainable development with geospatial information.
Ordnance Survey underpins UK driverless car testing
Ordnance Survey is one of 11 partners in OmniCAV, a £3.9m project to develop a world-first AI-based simulation model for testing autonomous car safety.