Ian James: A Life at OS
Update: 2025-08-03
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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.
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