First-ever UK Portal launches in Ipswich
Having read the following article in the news, I was intrigued to see for myself what this `object` was. Here it is described on the Ipswich Borough Council site: Ipswich Borough Council is delighted to announce the successful switch-on of the first-ever Portal in the United Kingdom, the fifth Portal worldwide, now live in Ipswich’s historic Cornhill. Designed as a window between distant countries and cultures, the Ipswich Portal now offers residents and visitors a way to meet people from around the world. Unveiled at 1pm on Wednesday 22 October, the Ipswich Portal connects to a growing network of identical Portals, currently located in Vilnius (Lithuania), Lublin (Poland), Dublin (Ireland) and Philadelphia (United States). Together, they serve as a bridge to a united planet, inviting communities around the world to meet and share cultures, beyond the borders of our countries. Ipswich is ranked among the top 10 UK locations for start-ups and has the fifth-fastest growing economy in the...