148 FEATURE We asked selected Microsoft partners how they are using Microsoft cloud, AI and digital twin technologies to transform how governments and city leaders deliver public services and help them develop more connected, inclusive and sustainable urban environments Partner perspectives Hexagon is a global company specialising in digital solutions and services spanning various industries, including urban planning, infrastructure, and public safety. Hexagon leverages technologies like AI, cloud computing and geospatial data to support sustainable and efficient urban development. We assist governments in optimising data, improving administrative decisions, delivering better public infrastructure and services, and enhancing citizens’ quality of life. In addition, we provide governments around the world with solutions for planning and operations. By combining Microsoft’s cloud capabilities with advanced AI, Hexagon enables city leaders to harness data-driven insights for better decisionmaking, leading to more effective and equitable urban management. Dominik Tarolli Director, Smart Cities, Esri Cynthia Gomes Senior Industry Consultant, Hexagon Esri leverages AI with geographic information systems (GIS) to empower city leaders to develop sustainable, inclusive and safe urban environments for citizens. By integrating Azure, Esri enables city leaders to harness the power of cloud computing, allowing them to store, analyse and visualise vast amounts of geospatial data. This data-driven approach helps governments to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies to overcome urban challenges with planning and design, while improving services and civic inclusion. For example, leaders in Zurich, Switzerland, have used Esri’s ArcGIS Geospatial Platform to build a digital twin of the city (pictured) to identify how to increase accessibility in buildings and on public transport.
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