OGCrajapinnat

OGCrajapinnat is a Finnish collaborative platform focused on Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards and interface specifications for geospatial data exchange. The network brings together government agencies, municipalities, universities, and industry to improve interoperability of geospatial data and services across public and private sectors. Its goal is to align national practices with OGC specifications and to develop national profiles of standards that support diverse use cases such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.

The organization was established in 2015 to support Finland’s digitalization and the development of the national spatial data infrastructure. It emerged from national discussions on data sharing, interoperability, and the need for common interfaces that enable cross-sector collaboration and efficient procurement of geospatial services.

Activities conducted by OGCrajapinnat include forming working groups around OGC API standards, web services like WMS and WFS, and licensing considerations for geospatial data. The platform develops and promotes national profiles and guidelines, maintains a repository of best practices, and arranges training, workshops, and pilot projects to demonstrate practical implementations. It also supports public procurement processes by providing reference architectures and evaluation criteria.

Governance consists of a steering committee with representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Communications, municipal associations, universities, and industry partners. A secretariat coordinates activities, and membership is open to public sector bodies, private companies, and research institutions. Funding comes from government budgets, with additional support from European Union programs and member contributions.

OGCrajapinnat interacts with the broader OGC ecosystem and national initiatives for geospatial data infrastructure, aiming to enhance data sharing, reduce integration costs, and enable smarter, more resilient public services. Related topics include the Open Geospatial Consortium, national spatial data infrastructure, and geospatial data interoperability. External links provide access to the official site and project reports.