The Guardian (UK) Opens its Platform with Partner OpenStreetMap

The Guardian is the paper behind the Free Our Data campaign aimed at opening up the Ordnance Survey’s licensing. So, it’s eating its own dogfood by offering its Open Platform, an API and raw data to use freely (some limitations) in mashups:

A content application programming interface (API) will smooth the way for web developers to build applications and services using Guardian content, while a Data Store will contain datasets curated by Guardian editors and open for others to use.

Of note for the geospatial community, the integration of OpenStreetMap for geotagging:

Other partners for the launch of the service include web design firm Stamen and OpenStreetMap, a free, open alternative to commercial map data services. Stamen and OpenStreetMap developed a service that they hope will encourage Guardian readers to “geo-tag” the newspaper’s content, positioning every article, video and picture on a map so users can find news, commentary, video and other content related to their area.

Business Model:

The Guardian is positioning its Open Platform as a commercial venture, requiring partners to carry its advertising as part of its terms and conditions…

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