The new government’s plans for a national data library and a regulatory innovation office could be part of a bigger data-sharing landscape, according to experts at the Connected Places Catapult. Such a landscape could unlock the value of data across the economy and help tackle the major challenges society faces, including climate change.

The Digital Twin Hub has revealed its 15 new board members, drawn from the likes of Network Rail, National Highways, L&Q and Arup.

Dr Alison Vincent has been named as the chair of the new board that will oversee the UK’s Digital Twin Hub. She will be joined by Mark Enzer, who takes up the role of vice-chair.

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The Digital Twin Hub will transfer from the Centre for Digital Built Britain to run under the auspices of an industry/catapult partnership at the Connected Places Catapult from 1 April.