AREAS OF COLLABORATION IN DIGITALIZATION THAT WILL SUPPORT OTHER INDUSTRIES

“There are two key areas of digitalization, digital manufacturing and smart cities, where we have been focusing on enhanced UK-Turkish partnership,” says Graham Stuart, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department of State. “We are beginning to look at healthcare, too.”

►Digital Manufacturing: “Turkey has a large manufacturing industry – providing opportunities for companies specializing in the digitization of manufacturing to work together. The UK has a long history of manufacturing dating back to the late 18th century. A strong technology platform and ability to innovate has positioned the UK to specialize in high-tech manufacturing industries such as aerospace and pharmaceuticals. High Value Manufacturing and Digital Catapult centers help UK businesses adopt, develop and exploit innovative products and technologies.”

►Smart Cities: “Turkey has a large urban population and as such faces many of the challenges experienced by cities around the globe. The UK has internationally-recognized strengths in integrating citywide systems around transport, energy and security networks as well as in data and specialist analytics. The UK’s engineering and architectural firms have already used their urban planning and design expertise to create smart cities around the world.”