Supporting decision-making with UPRN, improved access to OS NGD, tackling sewage with geospatial data, and upcoming events

Introducing the OS National Geographic Database and OS Select+Build?

We have transformed access to data with the OS National Geographic Database. With better discoverability, customisable data packages, and more.?

PSGA members and OS Partners get direct access to the OS NGD through the OS Data Hub, using our new download service OS Select+Build and new OS NGD API – Features.?

Find out what’s possible with these new services: ?

Nationwide adopt the UPRN to improve home purchase journeys?

Nationwide Building Society, the second biggest mortgage lender in the UK, have implemented the Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) into their digital journey to speed up the house buying and selling process.?

UPRN stands for a ‘Unique Property Reference Number' that refers to an addressable location, such as a building.??

Discover how OS helps Nationwide to improve services for customers: ??

Tackling sewage with data from space?

Sewage in water is a growing public health concern , and has the potential to cause harm to the natural environment.?

OS is working with CGI to investigate the role that Earth observation and accurate location data can play in detecting sewage from space.?

Launched by CGI, the Sustainability Exploration Environmental Data Science (SEEDS) programme is an exciting research initiative to challenge the thinking and practice around sustainability, provide predictive analysis and viable solutions to tackle this critical issue.?

“The increasing availability of accurate and faster data sources, such as Earth observation and location data, combined with the expertise of our data scientists and research and innovation team, unlocks the potential for predictive analysis and demonstrates the value of geospatial data in solving some of the world’s biggest challenges.” - Donna Lyndsay, Strategic Market Lead, Sustainability?

Geovation Accelerator Programme applications close 28 February

The Geovation Accelerator Programme, backed by OS and HM Land Registry offers support for early-stage startups using geospatial and property data. ?

Start-ups receive perks equivalent to ￡100k, including up to ￡20k equity-free grant funding, as well as workshops, mentoring, networking opportunities, and so much more. ?

Find out more and apply.

Upcoming events:?

• 23 February | AGI Scotland | David Henderson, Chief Geospatial Officer at OS, will be speaking about “Location Data & Resilience: a symbiotic relationship, exploring the link between resilience and the geospatial community.”?

• March – April | PSGA Members' Events | PSGA members are invited to join OS experts this Spring to hear about the future of the location data and services available to public sector organisations:?
• 21 March | ?? Cardiff?
• 23 March | ?? Edinburgh?
• 18 April | ?? London?
• 26 April | ?? Leeds?

• 14 & 15 March | OS Channel Partner Conference ?? OS HQ in Southampton | OS Partners are invited to hear from senior leaders about plans for 2023 and beyond, including the new OS Channel Partner Programme.?