Tampere aims for proactive services with first data strategy

Tampere in Finland has launched its first data strategy, paving the way for more proactive and personalised services, greater use of artificial intelligence, and the development of a ‘data economy’.

“Data is already being utilised in different parts of the city organisation. Now it is felt that the development should have common targets,” said Maria Nikkilä, Chief Information Officer for the City of Tampere.

“At the same time, the aim was to specify what benefits the city was seeking. These include a smoother everyday life for the residents, the success of the region’s businesses and a more efficient allocation of city resources.”

As well as detailing the benefits of using data, the...