ODX November: Trends + Facts of Open Government

Trends + facts of open government in November 2016

Kevin Tuer's IODC 2016 reflections: Where is open data heading?

Last month I joined over 1000 data lovers from around the world at the International Open Data Conference (IODC) in Madrid, Spain. Given that I had attended the previous IODC event in Ottawa in May 2015, it provided me the opportunity to reflect on where open data is heading.

First of all, we all remain in violent agreement that open data is a good thing. Open data has always been viewed in a positive light from an open government and transparency perspective. What I found both interesting and encouraging is the fact that the conversation is changing.

Specifically, there is a growing appetite for open data providers to understand how their data is being used. Why do they care? Because they want their data to be useful.

"The way I see it is, if there are websites that can help you find your soulmate, why can’t we develop a platform that matches data needs to data supply? A 'Tinder for Open Data' if you will."

OD150: Rounding the corner

It's been a few months since we first launched OD150 and we're now rounding the corner, nearing the end. We've received 89 respondents and we've refreshed our findings on the infographic. Help us help you make better use of open data by spreading the word.

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Hurdling obstacles in sourcing open data

Join us on December 6th at noon for a free webinar featuring guest speaker, Bryan Smith of ThinkData Works.

"It's time to get ready to create/adopt an API-based nervous and vascular system to understand and transport data located outside the four walls of your business." - Bryan Smith

Trend: Data created and maintained outside your company is becoming much more important than the data that you can acquire from internal sources

Jump the hurdle

Skywatch scales access of satellite data down from over a week to just minutes

It is estimated that the number of satellites launched in 2020 will be 25x greater than the number we’ve seen in the last decade. This data will drive huge economic opportunities - that is if you can find it. That's where Skywatch comes in.

Fact: It is estimated that the number of satellites launched in 2020 will be 25X greater than the number we’ve seen in the last decade.

Introducing the ODX business ready badge

Canada’s Open Data Exchange is working with businesses and governments to maximize the economic value from Open Data. We want to recognize all those that contribute to this effort by providing them with this badge that they can proudly display. Find out how to meet the criteria and proudly display that you're business ready .

Fact: Edmonton is the first to earn ODX's 'Business Ready' badge.

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How the sausage is made – data inventory projects

This month, ODX asked the top ranked cities on the 2016 Open Cities Index if they had conducted a data inventory project, and why/why not. Two responses emerged as best practices for data inventory projects.

Fact: 9 of 11 Open City Index respondents had either completed a data inventory project or has plans to conduct one in 2017.

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Open Data Book Club: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Data

Thursday, November 24, 2016
6:00 PM
Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

Fact: With a budget of over $136 million, the Ontario Trillium Foundation funds ~1000 projects every year, including all approved grants dating back to 1999.

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