November 17, 2015 — Ordnance Survey and Hexagon Geospatial are pleased to announce a new partnership, with a shared focus on enabling Hexagon Smart M.Apps to support key initiatives such as Smart Cities. Through the new partnership, Ordnance Survey content,...
OS Data Gives Reality to a Virtual World
October 23, 2015 — OS follows up its Minecraft map success to make a virtual Ben Nevis for Oculus and cardboard. The spectacular setting of Ben Nevis provides the backdrop for an Oculus Rift game created by Ordnance Survey developers, in which players race against...
1Spatial Wins IRLOGI Award with Ordnance Survey Ireland
Cambridge, UK, October 19, 2015 — (www.1spatial.com) 1Spatial, the global spatial software firm which manages the world’s largest spatial data, has won the IRLOGI Space and Place award for Most Innovative use of Technical Infrastructure in a GI Solution. The...
New Chief Finance Officer and HR Director Join Ordnance Survey
September 23, 2015 — Ordnance Survey is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Senior Executive Management team. Clive Mosey joins OS as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Will Davies joins the mapping agency as HR Director (HRD). Clive brings a...
Ordnance Survey Reaches Open Data Milestone
March 27, 2015 — The number of times OS OpenData has been downloaded since its April 2010 launch has now exceeded the one million mark. OS also believe that millions of people come into contact with and benefit from OS OpenData each day, as a result of its use...
£3 Million Mapping Project to Transform Road Improvements and Maintenance
Feb.25, 2015 — Department for Transport project with Ordnance Survey (OS) will deliver the next generation road mapping for England and Wales. Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has today announced the Department for Transport will contribute £3 million to help...
Britain Leads the Way as Ordnance Survey Helps to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Innovation Through Open Data
Feb.23, 2015—To coincide with International Open Data Day, when countries across the globe will show their support for open data policies, Ordnance Survey (OS) announce plans to launch a world-leading digital map as open data and the creation of an engagement hub...