Through the successful implementation of Ordnance Survey MasterMap (OSMM) an organisation can derive a number of key benefits including:
Enhanced control of data quality
Through limiting data access and implementing a ‘store-once-use-many-times’ regime organisations can ensure they experience a reduction in data corruption and a increase in overall accuracy and quality
Better analysis and decision making
Faster access to valid information develops an improved ability to make decisions and enhance business processes.
Enhancements in productivity
Through improving data control and therefore benefiting from subsequent quality gains an organisation can also expect to experience a reduction in interruptions to productivity
Up-to-date geographical digital representation of Great Britain
OSMM is a seamless digital database reflecting the real world, with polygons representing man-made and natural features.
Technical Challenges
It is only supplied in GML format
May not be compatible with existing software, therefore needs translation before use
PAI (Positional accuracy improvement)
Although the PAI Programme has resulted in an improved and more consistent accuracy standard of mapping data for rural areas, it has meant they many organisations have had to re-evaluate the accuracy of their current assets
Training for staff
How can an organisation ensure it get the most out of OSMM?
Storage
Due to the size of data it will no longer be viable to store in a file system, it will need to be in a database such as Oracle
How GDC can help you
Consultation
The GDC Consultancy Services team deliver customer support and services to build from a software installation into a complete geographic information solution. The team pride themselves in enabling clients to realise the potential and the benefits of the investments they have made in GIS and geographic data.
Loading Data / Storage / Management / Maintenance
GDC’s GeoStore is an Oracle-based spatial data warehouse. It accepts a variety of UK GI formats as well as GML allowing data interoperability, data management and maintenance. It also means you do not get locked into one vendors GIS product for compatibility purposes.
Training
GDC has a dedicated team of trainers to ensure your companies GIS training needs are met.
