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Sponsors 2007-2008

Welcome to 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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Latest News...

Three new White Papers have been published by the DNF Expert Group:

• DNF0051 - Implications of the INSPIRE Directive
• DNF0052 - Achieving business benefits from improving the quality and integrity of location-based data
• DNF0053 – Better Service Delivery through connected information

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Other News

• A new case study has been produced by Staffordshire County Council and 1Spatial. Using Digital National Framework (DNF) principles, they have worked together to prove and achieve an open and interoperable solution to data management across the county. Click here to read the case study.

• The DNF registry now includes a register of coordinate reference system parameters. Click here to have a look.

• A lot of work has been done recently by a DNF working group on Feature Cataloguing. We have developed a methodology for creating and publishing catalogues so that people can better understand the spatial contents of available datasets. This will be made available for all to use shortly. We have also been busy creating catalogues for three key spatial data providers, which will be made available through a new section of the DNF registry as soon as they have been approved. A document discussing the criteria for DNF base reference objects, along with an initial list from OS MasterMap has been created. Click here to download the document.

• DNF have developed an XML schema to support data association. This is currently in draft form pending a trial. DNF is looking for organisations interested in being part of the trial. For details of the schema and the trial, click here.

• The Atlantis Initiative, a collaborative project that is working on ways to provide better information to address the impact of climate change and flood risks, is now live on the Internet. click here to read more.

Recent events: The DNF Roadshow programme 2008

Helping you benefit your customers

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.

To view the Roadshow presentations please follow the links below:

• Roadshow launch presentation – Keith Murray, DNF Expert Group Chair

• The case for a ‘Definitive’ National Framework presentation (Keynote) – Bob Barr, Manchester Geomatics

• Implications of the INSPIRE directive presentation – Andrew Newman, Natural England

• Better service delivery through connected information presentation – Brian Higgs, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

• Achieving business benefits through the quality and integrity of location-based data presentation – Jamie Justham, Dotted Eyes

• Tomorrow’s Location Based Services Today presentation (Keynote) – Robin McLaren, The Know Edge Consortium

• How DNF can help you meet the needs of INSPIRE presentation – John Laxton, BGS

• Achieving business benefits through better quality data presentation – Les Rackham, ConsultingWhere Ltd

• Integrating Geographical Information in the Enterprise IT Infrastructure presentation (Keynote) – Andy Coote, ConsultingWhere Ltd

• UK INSPIRE ‘strawman vision and blueprint’ presentation – Stefan Carlyle. Defra

• How DNF can help you meet the needs of INSPIRE presentation – Keith Murray, DNF Expert Group Chair

• Achieving business benefits through better quality data presentation – Peter Hanson, Infotech

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.

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.

Registration is still open for Manchester, Edinburgh and London Click here to book your place now.

• Launch of the 2008 DNF Roadshow presentation – Keith Murray, DNF Expert Group Chair

• Implications of the INSPIRE Directive presentation – Keith Murray, DNF Expert Group Chair

• Implications of Transformational Government on public sector information presentation – Brian Higgs, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

• Achieving business benefits from improving the quality and integrity of location-based data presentation – Jamie Justham, Dotted Eyes

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