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OUR CUSTOMERS BENEFIT FROM UP-TO-DATE AND RELIABLE GEOSPATIAL DATA THAT SUPPORTS A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS .

By integrating our data with their platforms and services , we can support a wide range of applications , from urban planning and environmental monitoring to navigation and locationbased services .

What steps has Ordnance Survey taken to optimise energy efficiency and sustainability in its data centre operations ?

We monitor and reduce our environmental impact through renewable energy sources and use extracted heat from cooling to heat the building . For third-party data centres , we track energy consumption to balance environmental and financial costs in our infrastructure decisions .

Our commitment to sustainability extends to all aspects of our operations , including data centre management . By implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices , we aim to minimise our carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future .

Additionally , we collaborate with our data centre partners to ensure their facilities adhere to high environmental standards . This holistic approach to sustainability helps us meet the growing demand for geospatial data while reducing our impact on the environment .

How do you see the evolution of data centres impacting Ordnance Survey ’ s ability to support emerging trends in geospatial data ?

The adoption of AI has increased energy demands for training foundational models in analytics and automation . This trend is likely to continue , but we hope to mitigate it through more generalised models supporting various applications .

As data centres evolve , they will play a crucial role in enabling real-time analytics , autonomous systems and other emerging trends in geospatial data . By leveraging advanced data centre technologies , we can enhance our ability to process and analyse large volumes of data quickly and efficiently .

This will enable us to provide more timely and accurate insights to our customers , supporting a wide range of applications , from Smart Cities and transportation to environmental monitoring and disaster response . �

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