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National Digital Exchange (NDX)

The NDX is a centralized platform that allows for the streamlined access and utilization of data and digital services across the public sector.

It will build on existing initiatives such as the data marketplace, the National Data Library, and the Cloud Marketplace. NDX is a “mash-up” of several different technologies and platforms, including an API gateway, an event bus, a data streaming service, Reddit, StackOverflow, and GitHub.

ILLUSTRATION OF THE NDX AS A CENTRAL HUB CONNECTING VARIOUS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A CENTRAL HUB WITH MULTIPLE LINES EXTENDING OUTWARD TO DIFFERENT GOVERNMENT LOGOS, REPRESENTING THE NDX AS A CENTRALIZED PLATFORM.

By facilitating the sharing of data and resources, the NDX aims to address the challenge of siloed working within the public sector. It is hoped that this will foster collaboration and prevent duplication of effort.

The NDX has the following objectives:

  • Provide standardized and secure cloud environments to reduce activation time and costs for departments.
  • Offer a marketplace for pre-approved cloud services to simplify the procurement process and ensure compliance with government standards.
  • Establish a community platform to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration amongst digital data professionals.
  • Provide access to high-value datasets and APIs to encourage data sharing and collaboration between departments.

ILLUSTRATION OF HOW THE NDX WILL STREAMLINE ACCESS TO CLOUD SERVICES

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A DIAGRAM WITH TWO PATHWAYS. THE FIRST SHOWS A LONG AND WINDING ROAD LABELED “TRADITIONAL CLOUD PROCUREMENT.” THE SECOND SHOWS A STRAIGHT PATH LABELED “NDX” THAT IS CLEARLY SHORTER AND MORE DIRECT.

The hope is that by simplifying the process of accessing and utilising cloud services, the NDX will accelerate cloud adoption across the UK public sector and address issues such as prolonged activation times and inconsistent cloud environments.

ILLUSTRATION OF HOW THE NDX WILL PROVIDE A CENTRALIZED PLATFORM FOR DATA ACCESS AND SHARING.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A DIAGRAM SHOWING MULTIPLE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EACH WITH ITS OWN DATA SILO. ARROWS POINT FROM THESE SILOS TO A CENTRALIZED CLOUD-BASED PLATFORM REPRESENTING THE NDX. ARROWS THEN POINT OUTWARD FROM THE NDX TO VARIOUS USERS AND APPLICATIONS.

This centralization of data is intended to address the current lack of standardization and improve data sharing practices within the public sector.