Cisco announced the opening of a Center of Innovation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Cisco is now strongly implanted in Brazil with great ambitious projects in the mind.

It is official since yesterday, the Center of Innovation, or COI, will integrate Cisco’s portfolio with technology from local players with the goal to create solutions that aim to meet the needs of the Brazilian market.

According to Cisco, the COI will be a key resource for Cisco as it creates long-lasting relationships with the Brazilian government
and customers and works with them to identify their needs and provide solutions that support their success.

Connectikpeople has observed that, the Rio Cisco COI will initially focus on developing local solutions for key markets that are relevant for Brazil, including education, urban development (Cisco® Smart+Connected Communities™), sports and entertainment, public safety and security, health care, smart grid, and oil and gas.