Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is an international organization that develops open standards for geospatial data and technology. This means they create guidelines that help different software and systems work together when dealing with maps, locations, and other geographic information. By standardizing how this data is shared and used, OGC promotes better collaboration among businesses, governments, and researchers, making it easier to use geospatial information for various applications, such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster response. Their work helps ensure that geographic data can be accessed and understood universally.