Astun Technology Maintains Its OSGeo Sponsorship

Astun Technology has renewed its sponsorship of the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and will continue supporting the organization as a Silver Sponsor. The renewal highlights Astun’s long-standing commitment to advancing open-source geospatial technologies and strengthening the global geospatial community.

For more than a decade, Astun Technology has actively contributed to the open-source ecosystem through financial support, technical expertise, and community engagement. The company’s staff regularly volunteer at industry events and play an active role in organizing initiatives such as FOSS4G UK 2016, which Astun also sponsors. OSGeo acknowledged the company’s continued participation and support, noting the importance of such partnerships in sustaining collaborative open-source innovation.

Astun Technology is recognized as a leading provider of open-source geospatial solutions in the United Kingdom, offering enterprise-level support, training, and deployment services. Its iShare platform—available both on-premise and in cloud environments—is used by more than 60 organizations, including local authorities, government agencies, emergency services, and housing providers. These solutions help organizations manage spatial data, publish geographic information, and improve operational efficiency and customer service.

The Open Source Geospatial Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the global adoption of open-source geospatial software. Through advocacy, financial support, and organizational guidance, OSGeo helps sustain numerous projects, events, and regional initiatives that drive innovation in geospatial technologies. Sponsorship contributions play a vital role in supporting foundation activities, including software development, community outreach, and international collaboration across the open geospatial ecosystem.