Open Data Technologies. University of Southampton

Open data is information that is available for anyone to use, for any purpose, at no cost. Open Data is viewed as a transformative force for change and a critical part of the future. The benefits of open data are already clear to see:

• Open data identifies prescription savings worth millions
• Open data saved Canada $3.2 Billion
• Open Data is Bringing Public Transportation Into the 21st Century

The UK government has recognised the significance of Open Data and the importance of technological innovation and technology transfer in sustaining a competitive advantage in the global knowledge economy.