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Using geospatial technology procured through the Space Technology Solutions Market

Using geospatial technology procured through the Space Technology Solutions Market

Geospatial technology at the heart of public services Geospatial data plays a critical role in how government understands and manages place. From monitoring environmental change and planning infrastructure, to responding to emergencies and managing public assets, location-based insight helps teams …

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What is the geospatial data market, and where can I find it?

Posted by: Bomi Okuyiga, Senior Economic Adviser, Posted on: 31 October 2019 - Categories: Data
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Discover how the Geospatial Commission take an in-depth look into the use of location-based data in our everyday lives, as we commission a new piece of research looking into the features and dynamics of the UK geospatial data market.

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Black History Month Guest Blog: Using location data in tackling ethnic disparities

Posted by: Rebecca Williams, Analyst, Posted on: 24 October 2019 - Categories: Data
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The Geospatial Commission came together with the Race Disparity Unit to see how location data, geography and race can work together, to make it easier and quicker to link data to find helpful insights in disparities.

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The future is bright for geospatial technologies

Posted by: Johnny Hugill - Lead Researcher, PUBLIC, Posted on: 28 August 2019 - Categories: Technology
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Our new Future Technologies Review outlines 3 ways emerging technologies will shape the future of the geospatial sector in the UK.

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Treework partners of winning bid, creating the world's largest tree database

Posted by: Luke Fay - Managing Director, Senior Arboricultural Consultant, COMMUNITREE, Posted on: 28 August 2019 - Categories: Technology

Find out how geospatial data will be used to provide an evolving and growing map of urban tree populations, aiding environmental research for years to come.

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VU.CITY bringing planning into the community

Posted by: Matt Hayes - GIS Data Manager, VU.City, Posted on: 28 August 2019 - Categories: Technology
Image: Mock up of VU.City's app

VU.City's new app will use geospatial data to enable the general public in London to understand and participate in the planning process of new buildings in their area.

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