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[412069] 19/2/2013 14:52

MM's fishing again boys, must be a biggish buy order about here.
Been scanning for news for a few days seems like we have a tight ship these days.

[412069] 19/2/2013 11:12

Looking like the 2.3m buy ten days back done its trick! that is unless theres another one in the system.
L2 anyone!

[skyship] 16/2/2013 07:59

Has the ship finally turned....

[412069] 13/2/2013 13:46

Yump..OS since September last year now offer a world wide service and look at the bottom who gets a mention!
They have taken SPA on board to make more money out of there service.



Ordnance Survey provides expertise internationally

Ordnance Survey is launching a new international service to help other countries around the world un-tap the multi-million pound potential of accurate geographic information (GI).






The national mapping agency of Great Britain stands at the forefront globally of advances in geospatial management. And now, supporting the Government's drive to share and promote the nation's knowledge and expertise overseas, Ordnance Survey is set to help other countries to enjoy similar benefits.

From September 2012, Ordnance Survey will be launching a new international organisation, Ordnance Survey International. It will harness the vast range of skills and expertise within Ordnance Survey to primarily support other national mapping agencies and their countries. The aim is to provide expert advice and services across the full spectrum of Ordnance Survey's expertise, including data collection and maintenance, product development and geospatial data management. The expert advice will enable international customers to develop and enhance their own business requirements and ultimately reap the benefits, which can be delivered through the efficient management of accurate, maintained GI.

Over the past decade there has been a global realisation of the significance of geospatial information by both governments and businesses. However, the quality, accuracy and use of the mapping data varies from country to country. The global recognition of the importance of reliable and trusted GI has in turn resulted in greater customer demand on national mapping agencies to collect and maintain accurate location data.

Ordnance Survey has built up a reputation for being at the forefront of the geospatial industry through its world-renowned data collection processes and range of mapping products and services. Today Ordnance Survey data is being used extensively across the private and public sector to drive efficiencies, underpin decision making and support valuable products and services.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said: "Ordnance Survey has a reputation as a world leader of geographical information, developed from their strong performance as the national mapping agency for Great Britain. I was particularly impressed with the organisation when I visited them recently and their contribution to supporting economic growth.

"Ordnance Survey has a well defined strategy in providing their customers with accurate and efficient services, and a strong track record of working collaboratively with partners. This has continued with the development of the Public Data Group, and an international service was the obvious next step. The move to provide specialist services internationally supports the wider government drive to promote the expertise of the UK overseas. I look forward to seeing their knowledge being put to good use around the world and furthering the reputation of British business abroad."

Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB, Director General and Chief Executive at Ordnance Survey added: "Ordnance Survey has a depth and breadth of experience and knowledge and is internationally respected for providing Great Britain with one of the most accurate geographic frameworks of any country in the world.

"For some time we have been approached by other national mapping agencies to provide guidance and share our world renowned expertise. Following encouragement by Ministers to export our skills we have set up Ordnance Survey International so we can now work with overseas customers who wish to seek our assistance.

"Within Great Britain, location-based data is recognised as a vital tool in underpinning decision making and supporting economic activity, with an estimated annual value to the British economy at more than £100 billion. We know from the many overseas approaches that we receive that we can share our skills and knowledge to support other national mapping agencies in implementing standards of data collection and product development, which meet the needs of their customers."

Over the last decade, Ordnance Survey has frequently engaged with international audiences, either through overseas visits to Ordnance Survey or via the established Cambridge Conference. Staff from Ordnance Survey have also delivered a number of significant presentations, sharing knowledge and best practice, at many high profile overseas conferences. Last year Dr Lawrence, undertook an investigation into the spatial capability of Australia. The study was commissioned by the Australian Government and was carried out in 2011 by Vanessa, acting on behalf of the British Government.

Ordnance Survey International will start in September 2012. The new organisation will be headed by Steven Ramage, former Executive Director at the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), a global body developing open geospatial standards.

Steven commented: "Over many years I have watched Ordnance Survey invest in areas, such as open standards, closed and open source software, open data, linked data, geospatial database and data management systems, as well as working collaboratively with partners and the wider industry. With Ordnance Survey International there is a huge opportunity for us to share this expertise and know-how with the global community, and be the 'go to' international mapping agency for advice and assistance on geospatial policy, strategy and technology topics."

Supporting Steven in developing new overseas opportunities will be Carsten Roensdorf, a recognised international GI expert who will be located in the Middle East providing Ordnance Survey with a local presence and enabling Ordnance Survey International to build and strengthen relationships and to take forward business opportunities.

Steven added: "I've been very fortunate in my career to have worked for some organisations at the forefront of the geospatial industry, such as NAVTEQ (Nokia), 1Spatial and most recently the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). I am very pleased to be able to take all that knowledge and experience into, what is possibly the world's leading mapping agency, Ordnance Survey."

Further information on Ordnance Survey International and the services which will be available, will be released ahead of September 2012.

[tsmith2] 12/2/2013 17:17

expecting results by end of MArch, lots going on so wouldnt at all be surprised to get another contract or two being announced in the meantime..

promising to be a good time..

[412069] 12/2/2013 16:10

Cheers Ymup.. all still abit above my head but i'll get there.

[yump] 12/2/2013 16:01

From what I can see NetApp are general big data, not geo-spatial, as with quite a few other 'big data' providers.

Geo-spatial is a specialty, which appears to be a niche, but is actually involved and going to be involved in a huge amount of big data projects, to get anything meaningful for organisations to use.

That's what I like about SPA. Very difficult to see which general big data offerings will succeed, as that market is going to get very 'busy'.

On the other hand, geo-spatial management tools and systems can't just be set up in a year or so.

I'm hoping it means that many big data projects will need the 'key' of geo-spatial and there's not many companies that can provide it.

[412069] 12/2/2013 15:36

Yump..when you get time take a look at NetApp an American company..why did the US not choose them for the contract SPA won! must have some better system in place.

[412069] 12/2/2013 09:42

Morning all, a good read below..shows where the money is going to come from when Microsoft start asking questions.

[yump] 11/2/2013 10:05

Been too busy to go looking but seen enough to be confident.
Keen to see if all the first half revenue recurs in second half; if it does, then all these new contracts add to revenue in current year. Also whether the cost savings start to kick in and whether they get any more from Unilever and Storage Fusion.

Sounded like they're keeping people on to service any more of the 'old' business that can be obtained, but won't be afraid to cut part of that if it doesn't develop.

Year end Jan. last year finals in July, but I'd hope for a trading update well before that, given the transformation in the business last year. Perhaps not the financials, as they'll probably be quite complicated, but at least some revenue indiction.

[412069] 08/2/2013 15:23

Yump.. If you look you can find loads of payments like below everywhere if i had the time i could get it bang on..
Thats me though now ive seen enough to realise there revenue like Marcus says will be well above 2011.
Have a good week end.

Public sector transactions of 1SPATIAL LIMITED made with unknown Ministry of Defence Finance Transparency – £25,000 and GPC

A monthly submission of payments over £25,000 and GPC payments over £500 made by the Ministry of Defence and it's family members, as part of the Government's commitment to transparency in expenditure. For further information click on the "Full description" link below.

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April 2011 return

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£40,055.00

[412069] 07/2/2013 16:38

Yump.. i know more about the Aussie spatial mapping system now than i care about have ploughed through loads of stuff today.
Seems like they are not as open with there account spending as us brits.

[412069] 07/2/2013 11:07

Yump.. ive been looking at the Aussie National Mapping Information Group site trying to dig up so info nothing yet though.
Its odds on SPA will be doing there bit there already, its just a matter of time before we find out.

[yump] 07/2/2013 10:33

They are having a 'world tour' for FME this year. Leeds and London and then all the main cities in OZ. Big push there by the look of it.

[yump] 07/2/2013 10:17

I reckon the annual sales to OS were around £1mln in 2012 from those OS Excel spreadsheets. We know 1Spatial revenue was around £5mln first half, so they've got a big chunk of other business going on as well as OS, before the last 3 contract announcements.

I don't know how often the OS publish that data, but we should see something in the purchase order list. There was one in July, but that only covered a fraction of the £1mln, so presumably the other revenue was part of a previous order. Order 002 is mentioned quite a bit in the purchases.

[412069] 07/2/2013 10:06

Morning all, the person who paid £120k with costs yesterday for the 2.3m must have some info on the direction SPA are going imho.

[34simon] 07/2/2013 09:51

Just 50 seats left !

Probably started with 50 seats available :-))

[yump] 07/2/2013 09:36

I think the payments to 1Spatial shown in 2012 were an existing contract. The new contract would presumably still be in the framework stage.

SPA mentioned a 'new level' of relationship - quite how much of an increase that means we'll have to wait and see I guess. Perhaps the first few payments appearing in 2013 will give a clue.

[412069] 06/2/2013 14:40

Yep and hoping it's a director by as well.

[devil20] 06/2/2013 14:35

412. What didn't you see..the 2.3m + trade....which looks like a buy.

[412069] 06/2/2013 14:17

On Iphone sorry all.

[412069] 06/2/2013 14:16

F""" me I didn't see that coming.d