The Cork Smart Gateway has been initiated to help the entire region position itself as a more attractive destination for both industry and the public, with regional challenges to be overcome by smart solutions. Smart solutions are being investigated globally to improve everything from water management systems to traffic volumes, crowd monitoring to strains on power resources. Flood detection systems in Bandon, an LED lighting replacement scheme off the south coast and cloud energy management are smart projects already underway in the Cork region.
Cork City Council, Cork County Council, Nimbus Centre and Tyndall National Institute are the founding members of Cork Smart Gateway.
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