Wrocław gets the smarts

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POLAND Intelligent systems and Internet of Things tech are to be introduced in Wrocław to turn it into a ‘smart city’.
At the end of last year, Tauron and Ericsson launched a pilot programme in Wrocław aimed at introducing the infrastructure and services required for a smart city. Among other measures, this involves the installation of a network of sensors throughout the city for collecting, processing and analysing large amounts of data. This should result in improving the management of the street lighting system and making it easier to find a free parking space. An app is also to be developed for displaying t
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 18 May 2026
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schedule 15 May 2026
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schedule 15 May 2026
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