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Open Data: Why does it matter?
Welcome to the first edition of the ODX newsletter!
Canada’s Open Data Exchange helps companies find, understand and make the best possible use of open data – no matter where it comes from.
We want to keep you informed on the open data landscape with a focus on its use for commercial benefit. In an effort to make you a more productive user of open data, the newsletter will focus on trends, opportunities, best practices and resources
Why does this matter?
Open data as a resource is growing exponentially and available on a global scale. Data is at the heart of digital disruption. More and more companies are developing and deploying business models around the use of data – their own or from other sources, like open government data. And, open data represents enormous opportunity ($3 trillion according to McKinsey & Company).
Unlike our traditional natural resources like oil, lumber and iron ore, open data can be created anywhere. As Canadians, we've developed expertise in converting natural resources into value. Let’s leverage this knowledge to stake out a leadership position in the development of new products and services fueled by open data – the new oil.
ODX is here to help. Learn about our programs and services, check out upcoming events, or contact us for any of your open data needs.
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Thank you,
Kevin Tuer, PhD PEng
Managing Director
Kevin Tuer is Managing Director of Canada’s Open Data Exchange, a national initiative launched in May 2015 with a mandate to help the private sector adopt and commercialize data from public and private sources for the purpose of enhancing their current products or creating new products.
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OD150 Survey
We're pleased to share preliminary results from the OD150 survey. The majority of early respondents are located in Ontario and Quebec, with three regions demonstrating an emerging yet mature industrial Open Data capability – these include the Greater Toronto Area, Waterloo Region, and Montreal. View the results.
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OD150 Blog
Survey lights path for open data in canada
Canada’s Open Data Exchange is, well, collecting data. As part of its Open Data 150 campaign, ODX launched a survey in April to find out what kinds of Canadian companies use open data that governments publish, what types of data they consume and how they earn revenue from it. Read more.
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Open data opens eyes at Hack The North
The EmergiCare team headed to Hack the North Sept. 16-18 with tonnes of curiosity and a measure of outrage: flaws in how emergency 911 systems handle cellphone calls put lives at risk.
“To us, that sounds ridiculous,’’ team spokesperson Kevin Pei said in an interview. “You call Uber and get a car instantly, but 911 can’t find you over 60 per cent of the time? How is this possible?” Read more.
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Company profile
HotSpot Merchant Solutions is an analytics software company with a proven mobile parking application and smart city sensor platform for municipalities and businesses. It uses municipal open data on parking, building and business locations to enhance its data collection and planning for optimal sensor deployment. Read more.
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Open Data Book Club
Open Data Waterloo Region is back! We’re now hosting a “Book Club” -- a monthly series of events aimed at exploring open datasets that relate to Waterloo Region. If you are into open data, data journalism, statistics, visualizations, and civic technology, this is the meetup for you. All are welcome and no prior skills or experience is required - come and learn about open data and what can be done with it!
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ODX Connect
We're excited to announce the launch of a new program, ODX Connect powered by CDMN Soft Landing program.
ODX Connect offers exposure to business opportunities around the world for Ontario companies building their business with open data. Mature startups and SMEs are eligible to apply for this great opportunity to open new markets, close international sales, secure investment and connect with new partners abroad.
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ODX Ventures
The ODX Ventures program supports Ontario-based businesses who use open data in their product or service. The program provides up to $50,000 in financial support to start-ups, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for product development, market traction and scaling their company so that they are investment ready. Successful applicants must be willing to provide an in-kind match to the amount awarded. Applications are due by Friday October 28, 2016.
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Open Data for Business: Build Cool Tech with Geodata
Join Canada's Open Data Exchange on Tuesday October 18 at 12:00pm for a free chat on turning open data into money.
With us will be Devin Tu, the founder of MapYourProperty (MYP).
MYP is a SaaS application used by real estate developers to quickly and easily evaluate any piece of land for potential development. It uses open data about zoning, floodplains, and permitted land uses to create a powerful, easy-to-use tool used by dozens of clients.
Hear how the MYP team found, ingested, and built a system and business around Open Data. Find out what the challenges were, and how they overcame them. Learn how to use free open data in your business to build a better product.
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ODX Ventures can provide you with up to $50K of financial support to build an open data product, find market traction, and help scale your company. Michael Chan from ODX will explain the program, answer your questions and help you craft a winning application.
Sign up for free, space is limited.
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