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Open evening success for OS OpenSpace

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Over 30 developers were able to get hands on experience with OS OpenSpace, and the opportunity to experiment with some of the world’s best mapping data, at an open evening held by Ordnance Survey at the Rejuvenation Centre in London.

Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, visits Ordnance Survey

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, visited Ordnance Survey’s head office in Southampton on Thursday 18 June to find out, first hand, about the new Ordnance Survey business strategy and the vital role geographic information plays in today’s world.

Reading Garden developed at Tanners Brook Infant School

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Youngsters at Tanners Brook Infant School can share their playtimes with storybook characters in a revamped play area and new reading garden thanks to staff from Ordnance Survey, Bond Pearce and John Lewis.

The world tour that won’t cost the earth

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

With holiday makers tightening their belts this summer many have set their sights on staying in Britain instead of exotic locations overseas. But, for the more ingenious traveller, a world tour is still possible without ever leaving these shores according to map makers, Ordnance Survey.

Ordnance Survey recognises partner innovation at conference

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Six companies celebrated success at Ordnance Survey’s Partner Conference awards – thanks to their innovative use of geographic information.

Quality improvements for transport mapping

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey has completed a two-year programme of quality control on its flagship transport dataset: OS MasterMap Integrated Transport Network (ITN) Layer.

Ordnance Survey business strategy event on YouTube

Fri, 22 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

A film of the Ordnance Survey business strategy launch event can now be viewed by people across the world on the video sharing website, YouTube.

New era for geographic information provision in Scotland

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Public sector organisations in Scotland now have access to Ordnance Survey mapping data under a single agreement for the first time.

Web mapping service headlines Ordnance Survey strategy launch

Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Following the announcement of a new business strategy for mapping agency Ordnance Survey, further details were yesterday unveiled to an audience of industry stakeholders in London.

Ordnance Survey completes year of fundraising for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Representatives from Ordnance Survey, including Director General and Chief Executive Vanessa Lawrence CB, presented a cheque for £6,585.24 to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.

New Business Strategy for Ordnance Survey announced

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

A series of reforms aimed at creating simpler and easier access to geographic data have been announced by Ordnance Survey Minister, Iain Wright.

Ordnance Survey breaks ground at Adanac Park

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Today Ordnance Survey marked the start of building work on its new head office with a ground-breaking ceremony at Adanac Park.

Hauliers offered support with new routing data from Ordnance Survey

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Further support to help route lorry drivers using satnavs has been announced today with the release of new ‘steep road’ information from Ordnance Survey.

Young climber honoured by Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ordnance Survey

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has today honoured a six-year-old climber at The Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show.

Take your mum for a walk this Mother’s Day…it’s what she really wants!

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey is urging children to take their mums for a walk this Mother’s Day, following a survey showing that family members are the perfect partner for an afternoon walk.

Futurologist looks ahead at Terra future

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Ian Pearson, who spent 16 years predicting future technology trends for BT, is to address delegates at the Terra future conference in London later this month.

New Pan Government Agreement signed

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Contracts for supplying a range of geographic information to central government for the next four years have been awarded to Ordnance Survey and its business partner, Landmark.

“Gaming and geography” to help beat climate change

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Lord David Puttnam, the film maker and Labour peer, is calling for the use of serious video games and location-based information in the battle against climate change.

World-renowned innovation expert confirmed as Ordnance Survey keynote speaker

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Charles Leadbeater, one of the world’s most influential creative thinkers and author of the book 'We-Think: mass innovation, not mass production' is to give the keynote speech at Ordnance Survey’s 2009 Terra future conference.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance receive a Christmas gift from Ordnance Survey

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have received an early Christmas present thanks to the generosity of staff at Southampton-based Ordnance Survey.

Ordnance Survey amends developer agreement for online mapping portal

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey has today unveiled revised terms and conditions for OS OpenSpace, its non-commercial web mapping service.

Council wins Ordnance Survey innovation award

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Sandwell Borough Council has scooped the Ordnance Survey award for most innovative use of geographic information.

Ordnance Survey offers support to "innovative" community websites

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

A government-led competition to find ground-breaking ideas for the sharing of public information is getting a boost from Britain’s national mapping agency.

The house that maps built

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

London-based architects, Amenity Space, have received international praise for their unique recycled building blocks made entirely out of disused maps.

Call for speakers at Location 09

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Ordnance Survey is inviting experts to speak at its annual Partner Conference – Location 09.