UKRN publishes a report into Infrastructure Data Sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Data is transforming the way infrastructure companies work and has become a new asset to manage that underpins every sector. Sharing data within sectors, and between sectors, is essential for ensuring we have well-performing infrastructure that meets people\u2019s needs, as well as having the potential to generate significant economic benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

The UKRN, working with consultants Black & Veatch, has published a report on the extent of infrastructure data sharing currently taking place across the transport, water, energy and telecoms sectors; the role of the regulators; and potential barriers inhibiting the progress of sharing data.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report was developed through a series of interactive sessions and discussions with representatives from infrastructure companies, government and regulators. It confirms that there is already much exciting activity in this area, and a growing industry commitment to share data.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report also identifies some key developments that contributors believe will drive positive change and create better collaborative working environments throughout the infrastructure industry:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Regulatory support and guidance on data, including best practice guidelines;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A common data standard, definitions and shared framework;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A central data portal that holds the \u2018what, where and who\u2019 for all assets in the infrastructure industry; and<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organisational ownership, culture change and targets on data sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Published: 11th September 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","publication_themes":[63,62],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n