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UKTIN puts Growing Sussex in the spotlight

Growing Sussex is excited to be part of DSIT’s ‘Future Networks Programme’ of funded projects to innovate and accelerate use of digital connectivity by key economic sectors. UKTIN has recently showcased the project in an online feature promoting and explaining the work of the project. Jo Furber, WSCC’s senior responsible owner for the project explains the importance of the Horticulture and Viticulture sectors to the region and the ambitions to build digital skills and capabilities across IoT, AI and automation, developing the local workforce and boosting the economy.

For more information please read the full article from the UKTIN website.

5G Innovation Region: Growing Sussex | UKTIN


GROWING SUSSEX

Led by West Sussex County Council and funded by DSIT, Growing Sussex is an exciting project to advance digital technology and data-driven decision making in food, wine and plant production. 

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