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PolicyMap future-proof access with OpenAthens single sign-on

24 September 2024 • Jane Charlton, senior marketing manager - community and content

PolicyMap announces integration with OpenAthens to future-proof access to its comprehensive mapping and analytics platform, giving users a simple and seamless access experience.

PolicyMap screenshot of national income in the US.

[PolicyMap image: This map shows the estimated median household income between 2018 and 2022, sourced from the US Census Bureau. The data is visualized with shading that varies by block group.]

PolicyMap announces it now offers customers simple and secure access to its mapping and analytics platform with OpenAthens single sign-on. The strategic move to future-proof access to their platform comes as PolicyMap invests in a major overhaul of their platform and upgrades to the latest mapping technologies.

About PolicyMap

PolicyMap empowers over 1,000 organizations with unparalleled access to comprehensive mapping and data analytics tools. Based in the US, its services are used across a variety of industries. These include academic, banking and lending, government, health, tech, non-profit, public library, real estate, and retail.

The benefit corporation is one of a growing number of data analytics services that have joined OpenAthens in recent years to enable a more seamless access experience. Users do not need technical skills to access the user-friendly interface, which makes powerful data visualization accessible to all users. Policymakers, business leaders, data-literate researchers, and anyone with an interest in data mapping benefit from a winning combination of data insights from trusted sources and seamless access anytime, anywhere.

Support for public good

PolicyMap’s purpose to support public good aligns perfectly with OpenAthens' values of ensuring easy access to knowledge. Users can map data to assess how cities can mitigate the impact of climate change. It can also identify which areas lack affordable housing and highlight disparities in healthcare for specific demographics.

“We’re excited to announce that organizations leveraging federated authentication can now seamlessly access PolicyMap through OpenAthens. This integration not only simplifies secure access to our platform but also reinforces our commitment to empowering users to transform data into actionable insights.”

Craig Henderson, chief product development officer, PolicyMap

Jon Bentley, commercial director, OpenAthens:

“Knowledge comes in many formats and the visual impact of maps cannot be underestimated. We are delighted we can support PolicyMap in driving engagement for users across organizations and institutions simply and securely.”

Visit the PolicyMap website to learn more about their services.

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