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Ian James: A Life at OS
Manage episode 498125459 series 2628931
In this episode of the Geomob Podcast, host Steven welcomes Ian James, who shares his extensive career at the Ordnance Survey. James, who spent over 40 years at the organization, discusses the dramatic evolution of cartography from traditional paper maps to modern digital databases. He reflects on the challenges of digitization, the impact of open data on the mapping industry, and the future of national mapping agencies, all while emphasizing the importance of integrating various data sources.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
254 episodes
Manage episode 498125459 series 2628931
In this episode of the Geomob Podcast, host Steven welcomes Ian James, who shares his extensive career at the Ordnance Survey. James, who spent over 40 years at the organization, discusses the dramatic evolution of cartography from traditional paper maps to modern digital databases. He reflects on the challenges of digitization, the impact of open data on the mapping industry, and the future of national mapping agencies, all while emphasizing the importance of integrating various data sources.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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