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The Municipality of Utrecht appointed Sven Maltha, partner at Dialogic, as Broadband Quarter Maker at the end of May 2014. The Municipality of Utrecht aims to continue innovating and developing as a city in economic, social, and societal aspects. A key requirement is for the city to have an open, future-proof, and high-quality digital infrastructure, also known as Next Generation Access (NGA) networks. Additionally, the municipality aims to enhance the business climate and employment, particularly by strengthening innovative services. This includes digital applications in areas such as health & well-being, education, the creative industry (especially serious gaming), and various smart solutions for sustainable energy, mobility, and security. An essential condition is that everyone in Utrecht has access to the best networks and most innovative services as openly as possible.
Utrecht currently holds a strong competitive position in attracting companies and organizations to the region and the city. To maintain this competitive position in the future, it is crucial to have high-quality digital infrastructure with open access. Based on this ambition, Utrecht intends to actively engage with market parties interested in investing in the latest forms of broadband and related services in the city. To further fulfil this active role, the quarter maker, supported by a team from Dialogic, will first conduct an exploration in the coming six months and then work on a programmatic approach and concrete planning.
Dialogic, July 2014