Polish Post to open R&D unit

State-owned postal operator Polish Post said on Monday that it plans to launch its first research and development unit, located in Lublin in southeastern Poland. It has signed a letter of intent with city authorities. “In order to successfully compete on the postal services, e-commerce and financial services market, Polish Post must create efficient competitive advantage based on innovative business, service and  technical solutions,” said the company’s CEO Jerzy Jóźkowiak. The R&D center will be responsible for developing and implementing new business solutions and services, the company said. It will be a platform for cooperation with the academia, international institutions and government units.