Connecting our digital assets will put us at the forefront of areas where we are already strong, such as high-performance computing, infectious diseases, advanced manufacturing, personalised medical care and culture (including e-gaming). The Hartree Centre is home to some of the most advanced high-performance computing, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the world and works with SMEs and international corporations alike to deliver transformative gains in performance and productivity. Transatlantic cables carrying links from economic and data hotspots in Dublin and the United States make land in the City Region. By developing our own gigabit-capable network can develop as a stronger data creator by extending the reach of its existing business base and attracting new high-value users to LCR Connect.