THE VALUE OF OPEN DATA

Abstract

The paper considers the concept of open data and the results of the countries openness study. Today there is a steady trend towards greater transparency of counties and their government’s activities. The true potential of open data is the ability to create new services that can improve the quality of life. The spread of open data contributes to a range of existing technical solutions. The presented analysis of the open data status and trends was performed within the study framework of needs and relevance publication of the Surgut city administration open data. The results of the analysis led to an approval to the open data portal of the Surgut city administration.