SpotCrime Selected for Open Data 500
The Open Data 500 is a list of 500 businesses compiled by The Governance Lab at New York University and is funding by the Knight Foundation. It’s the first comprehensive study of US companies that use open government data as a business resource to innovate. The list is subject to change as the GovLab learns more about each company and how they utilize open data. So some companies may be removed or added once all information is reviewed.
SpotCrime is thrilled to be selected and featured as one of the companies.
The Open Data 500 isn’t just focused on crime data. Companies featured included data sets from health care, restaurant inspections, energy, housing/real estate, energy, and the environment. All 500 companies have been invited to fill out the Open Data 500 survey to provide more information to viewers; companies in purple have filled out the survey.
One of the goals of the Open Data 500 is to encourage the development of new open data companies and learn how the government can work more effectively with constituents. What companies come to mind when you think of open data? Check out the full list of candidates here.
SpotCrime is thrilled to be selected and featured as one of the companies.
Open data is free, public data that is available to anyone. SpotCrime utilizes open crime data at a bottom-up approach to compile the largest database of crime information nationwide. We've developed (just to name a few things) crime maps, emailed crime alerts and weekly crime alerts with tailored maps included, SMS alerts, as well as Android and iPhone apps. We are also one of thirteen Maryland companies featured.
The Open Data 500 isn’t just focused on crime data. Companies featured included data sets from health care, restaurant inspections, energy, housing/real estate, energy, and the environment. All 500 companies have been invited to fill out the Open Data 500 survey to provide more information to viewers; companies in purple have filled out the survey.
One of the goals of the Open Data 500 is to encourage the development of new open data companies and learn how the government can work more effectively with constituents. What companies come to mind when you think of open data? Check out the full list of candidates here.
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