Open Geospatial Consortium

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is an organization that develops standards for sharing and using geographic information, such as maps, satellite images, and location data. Its goal is to ensure different geographic systems and software can communicate and work together seamlessly. By creating common rules and protocols, OGC enables governments, businesses, and researchers to access, integrate, and analyze spatial data efficiently, supporting better decision-making in areas like urban planning, environmental management, and transportation. Essentially, OGC helps make geographic information more accessible, interoperable, and useful worldwide.