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Microsoft Named Preferred Technology Partner in 'City of the Future' Project
"Designing an entirely new city from the ground up provides a unique opportunity to create an ideal technological infrastructure in which access to digital capabilities and experiences is an inherent part of the living and working environment across people's lives," said
Microsoft, Gale International and the Korean government are working to identify the technological requirements of this state-of-the-art project. Plans include providing a common interface to connecting to government services via Windows Mobile and the Microsoft Citizen Service Platform, as well as the implementation of technologies that empower this LEED-Neighborhood Development certified city and the use of tools such as the upcoming Microsoft Surface combined with Virtual Earth to provide greater access via kiosks to information on the city as an international gateway to residents and visitors.
"I am very glad to have Microsoft as one of the major technology partners for the ubiquitous connectivity of Songdo IBD, a part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone," said
The MOU announced today is a comprehensive expansion of an existing collaboration between the various parties focused on the Educational Excellence in Technology Initiative to link students, parents, educators, academic institutions, local industry and government partners in a shared vision of how students and workers can reach their potential through technology skills training in a global context. Specifically, the original agreement outlines the integration of the Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum and Microsoft IT Academy into the Songdo International School, which will be
"I am glad to be able to extend and enhance our alliance with Microsoft, which further deepens and broadens our collaborative efforts with the world's leading IT company," said
Songdo IBD, the "Gateway to
Songdo IBD will offer every conceivable amenity, including a world-class hospital, an international preparatory school, museums and the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. Songdo IBD will be 40 percent green space, featuring a 100-acre Central Park. It is being designed and constructed to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, thus minimizing the city's carbon footprint. Songdo IBD was recently named a "green urbanism" pilot project by the U.S. Green Building Council. More information can be found at http://www.songdo.com.
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