1. July 2010
2. Philip's mapping: A new opportunity for businesses
3. Buy Ordnance Survey OpenData
4. Drivetime mapping becoming a hot topic!
5. Bureau service GIS provides prospect assignment and Direct Mail Maps

Welcome to our July 2010 MAPit newsletter. We have had a busy first half of the year with many projects being completed for businesses. The key trend is in the development of internal business tools to enable analysis and create smoother working processes. We have also launched two new ranges of map data, the new OS OpenData range and the Philip's mapping range. Both are proving popular amongst businesses, each range having their own key benefits.

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Philip's mapping: A new opportunity for businesses We have been appointed as sole resellers for all Philip's map data. Philip's mapping data is one of the most UK comprehensive map sets available, which I’m sure you’ll all know from their best selling range of Road Atlases. Philip's mapping contains a whole host of information useful to a wide range of businesses, including... Read more...	Ordnance Survey OpenData Since our last MAPit Business, the Ordnance Survey has now officially released a series of map datasets covering the UK. These map datasets are covered by the Creative Commons license which means they are free to use and commercially exploit without incurring any licensing fees. These datasets could be useful for your department to use within GIS or internal tools... Read more...
Drivetime mapping becoming a hot topic! Ever wondered how far you can drive in 30 minutes from your house? Or what about the how long it takes to get to work in rush hour, compared to mid – morning or even a weekend? You generally know how far you would get from where you live but important locational decisions are being made every day by organisations needing to understand drivetimes... Read more...	Bureau service GIS provides prospect assignment & Direct Mail Maps Faced with a major slowdown in the UK and global economy, many businesses have looked to protect market share and where possible find cost – effective ways of reaching new customers. Lovell Johns were approached by leading builders’ merchants Travis Perkins, whose portfolio of companies also boasts Wickes, City Plumbing, Keyline, CCF and... Read more...