University data management powered with CKAN

Transform your university with CKAN & Link Digital’s data management solutions
Transform your university’s data management with CKAN & Link Digital

Discover the full potential of your research data

Universities generate vast amounts of valuable research data daily, but too often this data remains difficult to manage, difficult to discover, and underutilised. What if your institution could transform this challenge into a competitive advantage?

CKAN, actively developed and maintained by Link Digital, provides universities with a comprehensive data management platform that turns data chaos into shareable research outcomes and strategic insight.

Why universities choose CKAN

For research excellence

  • Enhanced data discoverability
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Research impact measurement
  • Global research partnerships

For IT & data management teams

  • Improved metadata quality
  • Secure, controlled sharing
  • Seamless scalability
  • Enhanced interoperability

For university management 

  • Institutional visibility
  • Comprehensive data insights
  • Data-driven research

Cases in data excellence

See how universities worldwide improve data management, collaboration, and impact with CKAN. Discover success stories of universities and research communities managing and sharing data on a global scale.

Pacific Data Hub case study by Link Digital

Pacific Data Hub - The Pacific Community

A digital platform that enables researchers to access and share data, conduct analysis, and inform policy within the region.  

University of Manitoba & CKAN case study by Link Digital

Canadian Watershed Information Network - University of Manitoba

 CanWIN supports research, education, and policy-making by providing tools to explore and manage data on water quality, climate change, and other environmental issues.  

Link Digital: your trusted CKAN implementation partner

Over a decade of CKAN expertise dedicated to your success

As one of the few global companies providing end-to-end CKAN services, Link Digital brings unmatched experience to university data challenges. We’re not just implementers; we invest in the wider CKAN community, and are actively supporting and contributing to the platform’s development.

Transform your university’s data management with CKAN & Link Digital

What makes us different

User-centric design
We create solutions that align with your institution’s workflows, not generic one-size-fits-all platforms.

Technical excellence
Our comprehensive service suite includes:

  • Custom data workflow development
  • Dynamic visualization systems
  • Secured publishing workflows with approval processes
  • Complex data migration and API integrations
  • Extensive plugin and extension customization

Holistic approach
We understand that successful data projects address more than just technical challenges. Our team considers the human, cultural, legal, and ethical dimensions of large-scale data sharing initiatives.

Proven track record
Governments, universities, and not-for-profit organisations worldwide partner with Link Digital to deliver CKAN solutions that drive research innovation and institutional excellence.

Download university guide

Discover how universities worldwide use CKAN to manage, share, and grow research data. The guide provides practical steps and proven strategies to help you plan and implement your own data portal with confidence.

Transform your university’s data management with CKAN & Link Digital

Ready to transform your data management?

Stop letting valuable research data go undiscovered. Start building the collaborative, insight-driven university of tomorrow.

Whether you need an open data portal to showcase your research or an internal platform to improve data management and collaboration, CKAN with Link Digital delivers results.

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