FIND 2012 highlights and the year ahead in spatial data services

FIND's director, Simon Lewis, gives a run down of 2012 and offers a taster of things to come for 2013.

January is traditionally a time for taking stock and making plans, looking back and forwards, so I thought this would be a good opportunity to recap on what we did in 2012 and mention a few things coming that are going to make 2013 an exciting year for spatial data services.

2012 was very busy, we developed and launched a number of innovative sites and services designed to help you solve your business problems with spatial data:

• sketchmap.co.uk – a free site offering maps and data overlays where you can simply make and share maps 
• new pricing for Ordnance Survey mapping - featuring free MasterMap viewing plus cheaper prints and exports! 
• HeritageRisk.co.uk – now you can order HEA and heritage site assessments online 
• BombRisk.com – order instant online UXO risk assessments 
• MarineFind.co.uk – new portal showcasing our comprehensive marine data and services 

2013 will see the launch of more exciting new products to help you access data as, when and how you want it:

• data as online services – no need for local storage, just subscribe to our unique marine data feeds and away you go 
• more instant site report services - we're working on some great products that will really save you time and money 
• and don't forget our online data portal www.findmaps.co.uk – providing instant access to an unrivalled collection of UK spatial data

If you need mapping tools within your organisation do get in touch, as you can see we have great technology and the ability to build unique online mapping applications!

Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous year,

Simon 

Simon Lewis
FIND Managing Director