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Searching high-value data
The new Directive on the opening of data and the reuse of public sector information, which was adopted last June, will replace and improve the old Directive 2003/98 / EC on the reuse of public sector information. Among the most significant changes within this new Directive is the objective of specif…
Copernicus, the European Earth Observation Program
Geospatial data is one of the data categories most demanded by organizations, companies and citizens. The new European regulation on open data and reuse of public sector information considers them as high-value data, due to its ability to boost innovative services and generate socio-economic benefit…
Examples of uncommon open data repositories
Beyond public administrations, libraries, museums and cultural foundations data, the interest in open data knows no borders. We invite you to discover it in this post.
Normally, the concept of open data is associated with those repositories managed by public administrations, foundations and cultural…
The agroclimatic information system for irrigation (SiAR)
The data generated by the agroclimatic stations maintained by the different public administrations and integrated into the Agroclimatic Information System for Irrigation (SiAR) generate valuable open data sets for the agricultural sector. These data, combined with other open data sets, such as weath…
5 examples on how open data can help you find a home
One of the economic sectors that is experiencing a high growth in our country is the real estate market. Deciding on a property involves a lot of small decisions: Rent or purchase? In what zone? What services do I need nearby? What is the market price?
As we saw a few months ago, open data can help…
How to improve the daily lives of people with disabilities using open data
Close your eyes and try to get on without seeing what is around you. Seat you in a wheelchair and determine if it is easy to access public transport and visit your favourite restaurant.
Perhaps you have not tried to live these experiences, but you could imagine the result. Public administrations are…
The OCDE principles on Artificial Intelligence
Virtual assistants, purchase prediction algorithms or fraud detection systems. We all interact every day with Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Although there is still a lot of development ahead, the current Artificial Intelligence impact in our lives cannot be denied. When we talk about Artific…
How open data can help in the refugee crisis
According to the United Nations Agency for Refugees (UNHCR), we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement of people registered in recent history. In 2019, it is estimated that more than 70 million people have been forced to leave their homes, including 25.9 million legal refugees,…
Open data to train future professionals
By 2020, the amount of data stored in IT systems will be doubled compared to 2018. Given this scenario, it seems logical that the demand for professionals with analytical and data management capabilities is growing, something we have already spoken about on numerous occasions.
One way to boost the l…
R and Python Communities for Developer
R vs Python? Better R and Python: Two languages, two styles. A common goal: to domesticate the data.
If data science were a sport, R and Python would be the two best teams in the league for several seasons. If you are a Data Scientist or are close to this scientific-technical discipline, the two pro…
