diff --git a/content/_index.md b/content/_index.md index 7206814..bf8c10b 100644 --- a/content/_index.md +++ b/content/_index.md @@ -21,13 +21,17 @@ We act as the transformation layer. We aggregate datasets with permissive licens **Our Stewardship:** Data for Canada takes ownership of the datasets we create, from start to finish. We ensure that data remains consistent, allowing for reliable analysis across **time and space**. -## Explore Sample Datasets +## Target Software Ecosystem -See our processing pipeline in action. View samples and documentation for our current priority processes: +We adopt an **open-source first** approach, while supporting proprietary solutions to the best of our ability to ensure maximum accessibility. **We target the latest versions of these software packages** (e.g., modern GDAL/OGR) to leverage the newest improvements. -* [**Statistical Products**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/statistical_products/): Census data and other quantitative datasets. -* [**Foundation**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/foundation/#download-and-preview/): Core geospatial layers including address point, road networks, and buildings. -* [**Orthoimagery**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/orthoimagery/#download-and-preview): High-resolution orthoimagery. +Our data is optimized for: + +* **Core Libraries & Tools:** [GDAL/OGR](https://gdal.org/), [QGIS](https://qgis.org/), and [QField](https://qfield.org/). +* **Analysis & Database:** [DuckDB](https://duckdb.org/), [SedonaDB](https://sedona.apache.org/sedonadb/latest/). +* **Serving:** [GeoServer](https://geoserver.org/), [Martin](https://martin.maplibre.org/), and [ZOO-Project](https://zoo-project.org/). +* **Serverless:** [Cloudflare Workers](https://workers.cloudflare.com/), [AWS Lambda](https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/), and [Google Cloud Run functions](https://cloud.google.com/functions). +* **Enterprise:** Esri based products ([ArcGIS Pro](https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/overview), [ArcGIS Server](https://enterprise.arcgis.com/)). ## What Guides Us @@ -40,6 +44,14 @@ Our approach is guided by the following: * [Guidance on assessing readiness to manage data according to Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) principles](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/information-management/guidance-assessing-readiness-manage-data-according-findable-accessible-interoperable-reusable-principles.html) * [GC White Paper: Data Sovereignty and Public Cloud](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/cloud-services/digital-sovereignty/gc-white-paper-data-sovereignty-public-cloud.html) +## Explore Sample Datasets + +See our processing pipeline in action. View samples and documentation for our current priority processes: + +* [**Statistical Products**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/statistical_products/): Census data and other quantitative datasets. +* [**Foundation**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/foundation/#download-and-preview/): Core geospatial layers including address point, road networks, and buildings. +* [**Orthoimagery**](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/orthoimagery/#download-and-preview): High-resolution orthoimagery. + ## High-Level Overview **Note:** The data sources in the diagram below are **prioritized from left to right**, reflecting our current focus on processing high-value [statistical](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/statistical_products/), [foundational](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/foundation/#download-and-preview), and [orthoimagery](https://www.dataforcanada.org/docs/processes/orthoimagery/#download-and-preview) datasets first. @@ -198,18 +210,6 @@ flowchart TD click Pelias "https://pelias.io" _blank ``` -## Target Software Ecosystem - -We adopt an **open-source first** approach, while supporting proprietary solutions to the best of our ability to ensure maximum accessibility. **We target the latest versions of these software packages** (e.g., modern GDAL/OGR) to leverage the newest improvements. - -Our data is optimized for: - -* **Core Libraries & Tools:** [GDAL/OGR](https://gdal.org/), [QGIS](https://qgis.org/), and [QField](https://qfield.org/). -* **Analysis & Database:** [DuckDB](https://duckdb.org/), [SedonaDB](https://sedona.apache.org/sedonadb/latest/). -* **Serving:** [GeoServer](https://geoserver.org/), [Martin](https://martin.maplibre.org/), and [ZOO-Project](https://zoo-project.org/). -* **Serverless:** [Cloudflare Workers](https://workers.cloudflare.com/), [AWS Lambda](https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/), and [Google Cloud Run functions](https://cloud.google.com/functions). -* **Enterprise:** Esri based products ([ArcGIS Pro](https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-pro/overview), [ArcGIS Server](https://enterprise.arcgis.com/)). - ## Get Involved We are actively looking for new members and partners to help shape this project. @@ -228,4 +228,4 @@ Right now, we primarily need **feedback on our datasets and the underlying proce ## License -This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/license/mit). \ No newline at end of file +This project is licensed under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/license/mit).