MapsDirect for Central Government

MapsDirect for Central Government is a service providing fast access to Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping for Central Government organisations.

This easy-to-use service has been designed so that users can access mapping from standard Internet browsers without the need for additional software or plug-ins.

It is widely recognised that the majority of information gathered within Government has some geographic or spatial association, and that in many cases mapping facilitates the use of that data. MapsDirect for Central Government provides an intuitive application that allows users to utilise the power of mapping to support their work.

• Complete personalised hosted mapping service.
• Simple annual fee for the application, no additional software, data or development costs.
  • MapsDirect update map databases as changes are received from Ordnance Survey.
  • Unlimited delivery of map impressions.
  • Unlimited users of the service.
  • Based on the market-leading Internet Map Server technology from ESRI, ArcIMS.
  • Provides the opportunity for wider use and better sharing of geographic data between different Government organisations, and with the general public.

The MapsDirect framework offers almost unlimited potential for the use of geographic information within an organisation by delivering data to both professional GIS personnel and to casual users requiring no more than a simple printed map.

The internet browser application incorporates a simple to use gazetteer, enabling users to navigate quickly to their area of interest.

Gazetteer options currently include:

• Postcode
• Address
• Grid Reference
• OS Tile Reference
• Local Authority Boundary

MapsDirect is a complete and easily set-up service that helps you provide a wide variety of mapping across an entire organisation without the worry of implementing the technology, data, software, hardware, or installing and maintaining a complete Geographic Information System.