Nokia Data Gathering is Now Open Source

Nokia Data Gathering, a Nokia-built software tool for mobile data collection, recently open-sourced its code. The software has two parts: a server-side tool that can be used to create forms and maintain a database, and a handset client for field workers to use for mobile, in-the-field data collection. Both pieces are licensed under the GPL version 2. The project site is available at Forum Nokia, andinvites third-party patches.

The server-side software uses a MySQL database to store data uploaded by fieldworkers via the mobile handset client. The graphical interface lets users manage the handsets, lets users create and edit surveys, as well as analyze and process survey results