Open Data Companion (ODC)

Get access to thousands of open data from open data portals around the world

Open Data Companion (ODC) provides a unified access point to over 170 open data portals and thousands of datasets from around the world; right from your mobile device. Crafted with mobile-optimised features and design, this is an easy and convenient way to find, access and share open data.

Open Data Companion provides a framework for all Private Sector, State, Regional, National and Worldwide open data portals to deliver open data to all mobile users.

IMPORTANT: USERS HAVING PROBLEMS UPGRADING FROM VERSION 3.0.1 AND BELOW SHOULD PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1. Sync all your in-app data to the cloud (using the app settings page)

2. Un-install the previous version of the app from your device.

3. Re-install the latest version of the app

4. Sync all your in-app data from the cloud back to your device (using the app settings pages)

These instructions are necessary for app upgrades prior to Version 3.0.2 due to improved app security and bug fixes

FEATURES

* Browse datasets from over 170 data portals around the world by categories

* Download and view data records (resources) on your mobile device

* Preview dataset records and create data visualisations in app before download (as supported by the portal).

* Translate dataset details from various languages to your preferred language (as determined by user’s Google Account settings).

* Bookmark/save datasets for later viewing

* “Favourite” your data portals for future easy access

* Sync your app data (bookmarks, favourites & settings) securely to your Google Drive and restore it to any device at anytime.

* Share links to datasets on social media, email, sms etc. right from the app

* In-app tutorial videos designed to help you quickly get productive with the app. Tutorial videos are available offline once downloaded

Contact the developer: [email protected]