Is open data the key to future UK growth?

"The use of open data could be a critical factor in determining the success or failure of the UK’s growth agenda, according to new research from Deloitte, the business advisory firm. Deloitte’s report examined the growing role of public data in transforming how government can set policy and serve citizens. It has found that in an information-driven age, the use of open data can potentially help to improve public services in many ways. This suggests that the private sector has an opportunity to develop new commercial models for applying such insight, fuelling innovation and fostering the development of UK businesses. When combined with the Government’s efforts, these models have the potential to stimulate growth for the UK...."