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Jacco Saaman, SPIE: The key role of integrators in smart cities

Thursday, December 21, 2023

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SPIE is the leading independent European pure-player in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications. Jacco Saaman, Business Development & Innovation Director, is steering the course where technology and city development converge.

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