JAG(UK) – Looking Forward
Promoting excellence in road network and traffic management within the United Kingdom.
The future of Government data: integrated, standardised, linked and research ready data
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) plans to change the way household financial statistics are collected and used in the UK.
Review of 2022
This year, the data that we maintain has gained further traction throughout the public and private sectors. It’s a testament to the value of our partnership wit...
We CAN support the vulnerable more effectively, when we know where they are
The recent Autumn Statement made many references to supporting the most vulnerable in society, highlighting the need for more efficiency across all health and w...
Understanding false results in matching address data
When matching data, how you feel about false negative and false positive results? How do you define them? What risks might they pose, and what is your attitude ...
Address matching methodologies
What to do when your dataset doesn't offer you the nirvana of 100% instantly automated matches.
Helping the vulnerable – how data gets the right support to the right people
As the cost of living and energy crises continue, it will be vital to identify people who need extra support. Local authorities and health services need to shar...
Government guidance on using UPRNs and USRNs
Are you interested in utilising location information for your public sector project, but aren’t quite sure where to start? This blog post sets out existing guid...
Linking People to Places: A review of the GeoPlace 2022 conference
The GeoPlace annual conference explored a wide range of society’s most relevant themes, examining the need for the precise location information that sits at the...
GeoPlace, plumbing & poka-yoke
Poka-yoke (pronounced PO-ka yo-KAY) is a Japanese term from lean manufacturing that roughly translates as mistake-proofing. There are examples of it everywhere....
Location intelligence. What is it and what’s its value?
Location intelligence drastically transforms the way in which public services can be delivered, facilitating the creation of insights and intelligence on where ...
Geospatial data, analysis, and UPRNs are helping fuel the drive to net zero
With our radars, more than ever on the climate agenda, I’ve started to think about what more I could be doing at home about energy use, in particular, the way I...
