Press Release: Five public and private partners are launching an experiment today for the development of the “Smart Data Services” platform in Le Havre, just weeks after the announcement of the results of the “Innovation Regions” call for projects for the investment program of the future (TIGA). The experiment, which is fully in line with the Le Havre Smart Port City project, is designed to deliver services in the urban and port ecosystem by enhancing data valorization.
Among the 24 winning projects in France in this 3 rd State-funded investment program for the future, the agreement on the Smart Data Services platform signed today in Le Havre is a first, underlining the high level of cooperation between the five public partners (HAROPA – Port of Le Havre, Le Havre Seine Metropole) and private partners Orange, Cisco and SOGET).
Data management is one of the main features of smart cities, especially industrial and port cities. The aim of this new partnership is not only to develop and facilitate a data exchange and service delivery platform but also to set up an innovative organization dedicated to data valorization. It is expected to have a booster effect on the innovation ecosystem, in line with the Le Havre Smart Port City project.
As part of the Le Havre Smart Port City project, the Smart Data Services project begins with a twelve-month experiment designed to define the conditions for the technical and commercial deployment of the platform.
More than a tool, this platform will help boost and reinforce the innovation ecosystem of the Seine Valley, as well as improve or create innovative services for enterprise and inhabitants alike. The experiment will offer a range of services in areas such as data analysis, consulting, production of key performance indicators (KPIs), the creation of applications or training for business skill-building.
Examples of innovative services include new solutions to increase the fluidity of the transport of goods passing through port areas or improving the transport intermodality of inhabitants in connection with the MOBI SMART PORT project, and data expertise to optimize urban services.
To do so, the two regional public players, the Le Havre Seine Metropolitan Authority, and HAROPA – Port of Le Havre have joined forces with major partners:
- The Orange group is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with high-level expertise in digital and data projects and in supporting communities and territories in their Smart Cities projects.
- Cisco, a world leader in technology, is shaping new uses for local and regional authorities and businesses to realize the opportunities created by digital technology.
- SOGET, the world leader in port digital platforms – Port Community System – brings its business expertise and in-depth knowledge of the links in port supply chains for the development of innovative services dedicated to the facilitation of international trade.
“The Metropolitan Authority produces a lot of data; it is a wealth that must be exploited today to better understand the expectations of citizens and improve the performance of public services. The partnership is of high quality and provides an opportunity to accelerate the digital transition of our region.” Jean-Baptiste GASTINNE, President of LE HAVRE SEINE METROPOLE
“The ability to manage data is essential to improve performance on the scale of port communities at large. For HAROPA, this partnership makes it possible to explore the potential of sharing data of all kinds. I have no doubt that this partnership, thanks to the cross-cutting exploitation of the data that it allows, will bring new services to benefit the customers of sea and shore interfaces alike, to citizens and to all the economic operators on the Seine Corridor. The partnership with leading digital players will settle the digital strategy of HAROPA firmly in the future and support our competitiveness in tomorrow’s world.” Baptiste MAURAND, Managing Director HAROPA – Port of Le Havre
“We are convinced at SOGET that cooperation is the key to effective innovation. Our commitment with prestigious partners on a fundamental issue such as data is a great opportunity to develop new valueadded services for our customers and partners in international trade. Hervé CORNEDE, President of the Executive Board of SOGET
“For us, ensuring optimal connectivity for the digital transition of each region is a priority. We are delighted to facilitate the identification of use cases to improve the flow of merchandise in the port of Le Havre, thanks to the deployment of an intelligent, secure infrastructure.” Laurent DEGRÉ, Country General Manager CISCO FRANCE
“Orange is convinced that this collective signature marks the beginning of a strong and lasting partnership and will allow us to deliver innovative services and offers in urban and port areas. By working together and including innovation ecosystems, the companies in the region as well as citizens, all of whom are stakeholders in our economic development, we shall be able to go faster and further. Thanks to this Smart Data Services platform, Orange wants to contribute all of its know-how in innovation to support the digital and human aims for Le Havre.” Marc MAOUCHE, Regional Delegate ORANGE NORMANDIE.
