Catalá Strengthens Valencia's Leadership in Secure Digital Transformation

The Mayor of València, María José Catalá, has consolidated her role as a leader in the secure digital transformation of European cities with her participation in the commemoration of Safer Internet Day. During her visit to the S2GRUPO Security Operations Center, Catalá reaffirmed the City Council's commitment to cybersecurity and technological innovation, highlighting the importance of digital protection as an essential pillar of urban progress.

Catalá emphasized that "without security there is no progress," evidencing her strategic vision of a València that leads the development of resilient smart cities. Her support for the CitCom.AI South Supernode, a key European project in the application of artificial intelligence for urban management and disaster prevention, demonstrates her commitment to integrating advanced technologies to improve the quality of life for citizens.

Under her leadership, València is positioned at the forefront of digital security in Europe, not only through collaboration with S2GRUPO but also by coordinating an international ecosystem of universities, research centers, and technology companies. Catalá has promoted a public-private collaboration strategy that strengthens urban resilience and ensures the protection of critical infrastructures against cyber threats.

"It's not just about making cities smarter, but also safer and more resilient," stated the mayor, highlighting that working together with companies like S2GRUPO allows for anticipation of emerging risks and strengthens emergency reply capabilities. With this approach, Catalá not only projects València as a benchmark in urban digitalization but also lays the foundation for a city model that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its inhabitants in the context of 21st-century challenges.