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The Vital Role of Undersea Cable Infrastructure and the Importance of Geospatial Standards
Undersea cables are the invisible lifelines of the global internet, yet they face growing threats—from accidents to sabotage. This article explores how geospatial standards from…
The OGC Simple Features Standard: The Silent Backbone of Modern Mapping
The OGC Simple Features Standard powers seamless geospatial data exchange—enabling smart maps, disaster response, and real-time navigation across platforms worldwide.
What Lies Beneath: The Standard Making Underground Infrastructure Smarter and Safer
Discover how the MUDDI standard is transforming underground infrastructure data to build safer, smarter, and more resilient cities from the ground down.
Calls and Requests
OGC members can submit proposals for COSI Initiatives when a Call for Participation (CFP) or Sponsorship (CFS) is released. Members of the public are also invited to provide feedback on standards, charters, and other consensus-based activities.
The Spatial Data Infrastructure Modernization Project will highlight examples from around the world of how SDI is evolving.