Open data ecosystems are an important concept in the areas of big data and smart data, digital transformation and sustainability and Environment 4.0. This involves making data from various sources open and freely accessible. The aim is for many different stakeholders - for example companies, authorities and citizens - to use this data together to develop new solutions or innovative products.
Imagine an open data ecosystem as a large marketplace where everyone can contribute important information and benefit from it. In the area of sustainability, for example, a city can provide weather data, traffic flows and energy consumption as open data. Companies and research institutions can build on this to develop apps that display traffic volumes in real time or help save energy.
Open data ecosystems promote collaboration, transparency and innovation. At the same time, they help to conserve resources and make better decisions because more knowledge is available. Those who utilise open data ecosystems can therefore not only work more efficiently, but also actively contribute to solving social challenges.
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