Faster, better internet
Using property-level data to make sure everyone’s connected.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust uses OS Places API for out of area look ups
Using the OS Places API allows the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust to use flexible search methods for call handlers including full address, partial address.
Improving efficiency by implementing a new land information system in Anguilla
OS provided support in the assessment and design of an improved Land Information System for the Department of Lands and Surveys for the Caribbean island of Anguilla.
Addresscloud use OS Open Data to introduce kerbside location accuracy
Addresscloud used OS Open USRN data alongside OS AddressBase, to introduce kerbside location accuracy for every property in Great Britain.
OS Partner, Landmark Information Group works with Arts Council England in response to Covid-19 impact on arts sector
When Covid-19 took hold, Arts Council England (ACE) made an urgent bid to enable them to measure the impact of lockdowns on ACE funded venues across Great Britain.
Complex land use decisions simplified by The Land App
Tim Hopkin is revolutionising the way complex land use decisions are made through the creation of The Land App.
Redesigning mental health services with the NHS and location data
During a 2018 review of community health services, the Trust used OS VectorMap District and 1:250 000 Scale Raster datasets to model the mental and physical health service needs across East Cheshire.
Department for Transport informing electric vehicle infrastructure planning
The Department for Transport use OS AddressBase Plus, in collaboration with other datasets, to plan the future of electric vehicle charging points across the country.
Active Streets tool helps local authorities identify safer spaces for walking and cycling
The Active Streets Assessment Tool enables local authorities to assess their active travel network for safety improvements to walking and cycling routes.
AFD Software’s Geolocation functionality used by Paultons Park
Paultons Park has achieved its aim of ‘frictionless checkout’, after two-button taps all address data is entered accurately on mobile devices.
Up-to-date maps in minutes
How location data saves both time and money for the National Library of Scotland
Faster insight – accessing local data on a national scale
How location is joining up valuable information across Scotland to provide better analysis
SSE uses OS MasterMap to maintain 48,500km of powerlines
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) maintains 48,500km of high-voltage overhead power lines supported by wooden poles in Great Britain.
NHS and OS battle obesity in Birmingham
Using Ordnance Survey’s Street View product, NHS in Birmingham has pin pointed fast food joints near schools to cut on obesity rising rates. Yhkhaf
Creating strategy and vision for overseas national mapping agencies
For Survey and Land Registration Bureau to grow it’s capacity and capability it drew on the strategy of Ordnance Survey.
Creating a 3D data model for the Kingdom of Bahrain
Ordnance Survey (OS) created the first 3D-enabled national spatial data model for the Kingdom of Bahrain with the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) mapping authority.
Geospatial policy safeguarding Abu Dhabi’s environment
Providing a single source of accurate, reliable environmental information for Abu Dhabi’s decision makers.
OS developing a 3D data model in Singapore
GovTech asked Ordnance Survey for expert advice about creating data specifications and a product flowline to generate data.
BT connected to UK mapping data
British Telecom (BT) combined data from Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland in one seamless service to create a dataset for the UK.
GIS helps Teignbridge Council cut costs
By automating their Local Land Charges search process using GIS, Teignbridge district council were able to cut costs by £60,000.