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.
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
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.
OS finding smarter energy solutions for Milton Keynes
Ordnance Survey provided geospatial datasets to Milton Keynes: Smart Future Cities project to develop solutions to support economic growth.
OS Data Hub used by Balkerne to offer risk intelligence platform
When property is at risk – its critical to have detailed information to mitigate damage.
Bespoke interactive mapping of journeys on England’s major road network
Beacon Dodsworth used Ordnance Survey data to create a mapping tool for Transport Focus to help assess user satisfaction across the Strategic Road Network
OS data contributing to improved special needs transport
Harrow Council’s Route Optimisation Project aims to use Ordnance survey data to reduce vehicles used, save fuel and optimise driver numbers.
Northern Gas Networks increases efficiencies through business process automation
Northern Gas automates its traffic management business processes and sees an increase in efficiencies, by using OS data and with help from an OS Partner.