What is Smart Tampere? [City of Tampere]

Tampere is a significant ICT and AI hub that attracts skilled professionals. In this human-centric smart city, data, smart solutions, and technology are harnessed to improve services for residents and businesses. This is evident, for instance, in the seamless transportation around the city, achieved through an intelligent traffic system that regulates public transportation efficiency, lighting, road usability, and traffic safety.

The city provides a testing ground for responsible businesses, where we co-create new solutions with partners from all around the world.

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Tampere is one of Europe's fastest cities with the development of 5G millimeter wave technology.

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ICT companies create an artificial intelligence ecosystem in the region.

Tampere Metaverse

Tampere's metaverse is not just a virtual world but a developing and vibrant digital environment connected to the real city. The metaverse intertwines with the physical world using using various metaverse technologies such as digital twins, generative AI, and intelligent applications, which are utilized by the city and urban planning authorities, businesses and citizens. Responsible engagement with the metaverse involves examining ethical values and the data being leveraged.

Tampere Metaverse Vision 2040

Tampere Metaverse Vision 2040
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