Ordnance Survey Data Hub marks first anniversary with developer highlights
Summary
Ordnance Survey said the online resource proved its mettle during the Covid-19 pandemic, when call handlers at the London Ambulance Service received unprecedented volumes of 999 calls from outside its area, but did not have systems in place to verify and check addresses from those locations. Using the OS Places API, NHS Digital has been able to capture the addresses of people requesting kits via the Gov.uk website. This has obviated the organisation’s previous need for substantial technical knowledge, time, computing and storage to periodically update its digital mapping archives for the public. OS also drew attention to startup SearchLand, which was able to get up and running as a map-based property and planning data tool for developers, planners, architects and investors. They can automate their downloads of our premium data, and we believe that is a big time saver and could support efficiency savings.
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