About the Integrated Data Service (IDS) : Available tooling
Overview
The Integrated Data Service (IDS) provides accredited analysts and researchers with a suite of analytical tools.
These are the analytical tools currently available in the IDS and examples of the tooling coming soon. This list is not exhaustive.
Undertaking analysis
Tools available now:
- Google Vertex AI Workbench instances for Python
- Google BigQuery to query and manipulate data using Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Python coding through Integrated Development Environment (Code-OSS)
- R coding through Integrated Development Environment (R-Studio)
You can request tools when you apply for a project (opens in a new tab) . You will need to specify which users on your project need these tools.
Coming soon:
- Enhancements to Google BigQuery capabilities
- Stata using Google Workstations
Managing code
Tools available now:
- Source code through Git
- Packages through Artifactory
Presenting outputs
Coding functionality through R and Python is available now.
Coming soon:
- Geospatial analysis through Google BigQuery geospatial capabilities
Email the Integrated Data Service (IDS) Customer Support team for more information at IDS.customer.support@ons.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)