Sept 16 sees the latest phase in Ordnance Survey’s rejuvenation of its paper maps with the release of its Explorer range – each coming with an exclusive mobile download and a cover image taken by the public. The Explorers follow the successful launch of OS’s 62 Outdoor Leisure (OL) map titles.
New mapping agreement to benefit United Kingdom and Ireland location data users
A new three party agreement between Ordnance Survey (GB), Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) and Land and Property Services (LPS) Northern Ireland is set to improve access and availability of mapping services for customers and government users operating across the UK and Ireland.
Ordnance Survey becomes a Strategic Member of the Open Geospatial Consortium
Ordnance Survey (OS) is pleased to announce that it has raised its Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) membership level to become the first Strategic Member outside of the USA.
New electricity pylons being added to the map
At Ordnance Survey we often talk about the 10,000 changes a day being captured in our database containing all of the features of Great Britain.
The lines on the face of GB revealed by OS
Did you know that the OS computer vaults hold a staggering 450 million geographical features across Great Britain which form the master map of the country?
Ordnance Survey reaches open data milestone
The number of times OS OpenData has been downloaded since its April 2010 launch has now exceeded the one million mark.
Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP Opens Future Cities Catapult’s New Urban Innovation Centre in Central London
[London] The Urban Innovation Centre, created by the Future Cities Catapult, today [Tuesday 17th March] opens its doors to businesses, academics and city leaders to develop practical solutions for the cities of the future.
Successfully building for the future with Ordnance Survey and Land Registry
Last September Ordnance Survey and Land Registry launched a GeoVation Challenge that asked how can we do housing in Britain better? Forty three ideas were submitted. Of which nine were selected to pitch for funding, and today Ordnance Survey and Land Registry reveal who was successful and the funding they will receive.
A world showcase to celebrate Ordnance Survey’s work in London
The largest ever model of Central London, commissioned by New London Architecture and sponsored by OS, will be unveiled for the first time on the London Stand at MIPIM, the annual get together of the most influential international property players
Appointment of Nigel Clifford as the new Chief Executive of Ordnance Survey
Business Minister Matthew Hancock has today announced the appointment of Nigel Clifford as the new Chief Executive of the Ordnance Survey (OS).