In order for HERE to continue to introduce advanced location-based services, in-depth testing and piloting environments are an absolute must. Now, HERE has partnered with researchers in Tampere, Finland to launch the CityTrack project, to plan and develop location-based services in this densely populated area.
The project, which is coordinated by researchers at the University of Tampere, will introduce new services at and around the Tampere railway station in order to help people find suitable connecting train routes, as well as local amenities such as restaurants and shops.
Marko Luomi, Project Manager from the University of Tampere, says: “CityTrack is an excellent opportunity for the University of Tampere to carry out multidisciplinary research related to urban mobility and cross-channel shopping experiences. We are excited to work together to build a test environment which has never been seen before.”
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