the digital national framework

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The digital national framework (DNF) is an industry standard for integrating and sharing business and geographic information from multiple sources.


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Recent events: The DNF Roadshow programme 2008

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Almost 100 participants attended the recent Roadshow events held in Cardiff; Manchester; Edinburgh and London which focussed on three key themes - improving service delivery through connected information; achieving business benefits through better quality data and exploring the implications of the INSPIRE directive.

Thought provoking keynotes got each event off to a good start. Bob Barr of Manchester Geomatics put forward the case for a ‘Definitive’ National Framework and Robin McLaren of Know Edge Ltd led us through the convergence of technologies and how this is creating an explosion of new uses, markets and industries from geospatial data. Further thoughts came from Andy Coote who took us for a peek into the not too distant future with ubiquitous computing and the challenges this will pose.

Taking a well earned break from the rigorous morning we all took advantage of the opportunity to network over lunch but were keen to get involved in the afternoon workshop sessions. These enabled delegates to explore the key themes in more detail through discussion and lively debate.

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To view the Roadshow presentations please follow the links below:

Recent events: The DNF Roadshow, Cardiff

Helping you benefit your customers

The 2008 DNF Roadshow programme supported by AGI launched with an event at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 7th May. The day started with formal presentations on three key themes: INSPIRE, service delivery and quality. Please use the links below to view the presentations. These themes are directly related to the White Papers produced by the DNF Expert Group which will be published on the DNF website following the final Roadshow next month.

The morning session provided plenty of food for thought which evoked lively discussion in the afternoon. Facilitated by the presenters, delegates were able to use their own experiences and examples to consider each topic in more depth and judging by the feedback received those attending found the day very informative.

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Not all work - Given the prestigious venue, and glorious weather, we couldn’t fail to take advantage of an opportunity to view the pitch from the Royal Box during a well deserved break for lunch.

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