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This JISC TechWatch report might be of interest to some of you. Best wishes, Suchith Anand Dr Suchith Anand Centre for Geospatial Science The Nottingham Geospatial Building University of Nottingham NG7 2 TU Tel: (0)115 82 32750 http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~lgzwww/contacts/staffPages/SuchithAnand/Suchith%20Anand.htm http://www.opensourcegis.org.uk/ <http://www.opensourcegis.org.uk/> http://ica-opensource.scg.ulaval.ca/ <http://ica-opensource.scg.ulaval.ca/> From: JISC Technology and Standards Watch (TechWatch) [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Techwatch team Sent: 06 September 2010 16:12 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: JISC TechWatch: New report: data mash-ups and the future of mapping Sometimes referred to as the GeoWeb or Where 2.0, there is growing interest in the use of geospatial and geographical information in combination with Web-based information sources and services. This has been driven by the emergence of new and low-cost technologies such as high-spec digital cameras, handheld GPS location equipment, and increasing consumer interest in Web 2.0-style, user-generated content and data mash-ups. These geospatial data mash-ups are also part of an emerging, richer information environment with greater integration of mobile applications, sensor platforms, e-science, mixed reality and semantic, machine-computable data. The report explains these developments and sets them in the context of a wider movement towards open data and the linking together of datasets over the Web. It also speculates on what these developments might mean for the future, particularly with respect to the way such data will be used in further and higher education. The report is available at: http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/services/techwatch/reports/horizonscanning/hs1001.aspx JISC Technology & Standards Watch http://www.jisc.ac.uk/techwatch The JISC TechWatch service is provided by Intelligent Content Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, with the registration number 05081330. Intelligent Content Limited 24 Heathcoat Building Nottingham Science and Technology Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2QJ t: +44 (0)115 922 4600 w: www.intelligentcontent.co.uk e: [log in to unmask] This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.