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Bristol is Open (BiO)/Bristol City Council
Between 2013 and 2014, Bristol City Council was awarded £5.3m funding to develop a ‘research and development test bed’ which was a part of the ‘Gigabit Bristol Programme ‘funded by DCMS/BDUK’s Super- Connected Cities programme. Bristol is Open (BiO) was set up to deliver this test bed as a joint venture between Bristol City Council and the University of Bristol, which has resulted in a Smart City Research and Development network platform of multiple communications technologies installed around the city.
CitySwift
Bus networks of all sizes use CitySwift’s Performance Optimisation Platform to solve problems with data. CitySwift’s insights, recommendations, and predictions help operators and transport authorities deliver efficient, reliable, and in-demand services.
Scalgo
By harnessing the power of global geographical digitisation and using the latest advances in big data processing technology, Scalgo build innovative digital tools that enable users to create better, more liveable and sustainable environments where there is space for water. A revolution in sensor and mapping technology has enabled governments to create and maintain nationwide 3-dimensional maps in high resolution. The entire surface of the Earth is now being mapped in detail. Scalgo are collecting this data and building a platform to unlock its potential.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the local government body responsible for delivering Greater Manchester’s transport strategy and commitments. More than 5.6 million journeys are made across Greater Manchester’s transport network each day. It’s our job to do everything we can to keep the city-region moving and growing. This includes developing easier, smarter ways to travel and plan your journey by using data and technology.
Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC)
The Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) is a research centre that is jointly funded by the ESRC and the University of Glasgow. We aim to promote the use of big data and innovative methods to improve social, economic and environmental well-being in cities. We deliver analyses which have demonstrable impacts on public policy, society and industry.
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