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Ipswich Unveils Interactive Portal to Boost Town Centre Footfall and Global Connections

A new interactive portal offering live video connections to international locations has been installed in Ipswich town centre. Council leaders hope the digital installation will attract more visitors and support local businesses. The initiative follows similar successful projects in cities worldwide.

Digital Gateway Aims to Revitalize Town Centre

Ipswich has joined a growing network of global cities with the installation of an interactive portal providing real-time visual connections to other destinations, according to council announcements. The structure, positioned outside Ipswich Town Hall, features a two-way live video feed that allows passers-by to see and interact with people in different locations instantly.

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Ipswich Portal Installation Begins, Linking UK Town to Global Destinations

Work has commenced on installing the UK’s first international portal in Ipswich’s town square. The real-time visual link will connect the Suffolk town to cities including Dublin, Philadelphia, and Vilnius. Council leaders indicate the project aims to increase visitor numbers and position Ipswich alongside forward-thinking global cities.

UK’s First International Portal Installation Underway

Work has begun on installing what Ipswich Borough Council describes as the United Kingdom’s first international portal in the town’s main square, according to reports. The structure outside Town Hall on the Cornhill will provide a real-time visual connection to other global destinations, with installation now underway according to council statements.