PolicyMap future-proof access with OpenAthens single sign-on
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 is delighted to announce 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.
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 including 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 on their platform. No technical skills are needed 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 can now benefit from a winning combination of data insights from trusted sources and seamless access anytime, anywhere.
PolicyMap’s purpose to support public good aligns perfectly with OpenAthens’ values of ensuring easy access to knowledge. Mapping data can be used to assess how cities can mitigate the impact of climate change, identify which areas lack affordable housing, and highlight disparities in healthcare for specific demographics.
Craig Henderson, chief product development officer, PolicyMap:
“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.”
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.”
