FOSS4G NA 2024

Janes has long been recognized as a premier provider of defense intelligence, traditionally known for its comprehensive publications. In recent years, Janes has embarked on a transformative journey to become a data-centric organization. This presentation will cover our evolution from a traditional publisher to a leading data company, focusing on the creation of the world’s largest collection of foundational military intelligence as a knowledge graph. Central to this transformation has been our adoption of OpenGIS data formats and standards, which have been pivotal in ensuring data interoperability and maximizing value for our customers.
Agenda for the talk:
-The Journey from Publisher to Data Company
-Historical Context and Motivation for Change
-Overview of Janes’ legacy in defense intelligence publication.
Drivers behind the shift to a data-centric approach: customer demand, technological advancements, and the need for enhanced decision-making tools.

-Creating the World's Largest Military Intelligence Knowledge Graph
The process of transforming vast amounts of published data into a structured, interconnected knowledge graph.
Challenges encountered in data aggregation, normalization, and integration.
The role of advanced data management techniques and technologies in this transformation.

-OpenGIS Data Formats and Standards: Key Enablers
-Importance of Open Standards
-How OpenGIS data formats and standards facilitate interoperability.
-The role of open standards in ensuring seamless data integration and exchange across diverse systems.

Implementation at Janes
-Specific OpenGIS standards adopted by Janes and their application in our data workflows.
-Case studies demonstrating successful integration of Janes' data with various customer systems using these standards.

The primary projects/standards we leverage are:

GeoJson Standard
PostGIS
Koop Project
GeoParquet
OpenSearch