Private sector use of open government data: results from the Open Data 500 Australia

摘要

The Government has released use cases collected as part of a study into the new and innovate ways Australian organisations are using open government data.The study targets companies and non-profit organisations that use open government data to generate new business, develop new products and services, improve business operations or create social value.Small businesses made up the majority of participants (79 percent) primarily from data and technology, research and consulting, and geospatial and mapping companies:69% were private companies20% were non-profit organisations49% of organisations that participated had revenue sources that included consulting43% were government contracts29% were organisations that used data analysis for clientsMost companies are using data to:65% - to create new or improved products or services55% - to generate cost efficiencies51% - to identify new opportunitiesThe survey shows companies are using multiple datasets:40% of participants said they use between 11 and 50 data sources22% use more than 100 data sources31% use less than 10 data sourcesThe report also provides insight into what data is being used:60% of participants day they use it within their organisationOther types of data commonly used by the private sector included49% - the environment45% - demographics and social42% - positioning and GPSThe Open Data 500 Australia will remain open to continue to build the catalogue of open data use cases.  Any organisation currently using open government data is encouraged to participate in the study at: http://www.opendata500.com/au/submitCompany/