Open data, open mind: Why you should share your company data with the world | ZDNet

"If information really is the lifeblood of modern organisations, then CIOs could create huge benefits from opening their data to new, creative pairs of eyes. Research from consultant McKinsey suggests that seven sectors alone could generate more than $3 trillion a year in additional value as a result of open data: that is, taking previously proprietary data (often starting with public sector data) and opening up access. So, should your business consider giving outsiders access to insider information? ZDNet speaks to three experts ..."