Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Cisco launch a digital acceleration program in Michigan

Cisco launch a digital acceleration program

Cisco launch a three-year partnership program in Michigan for making the state more secure and digitally advanced.
The company said, the State Digital Acceleration program has five priorities which are developing connected roadways, fostering improvements in advanced manufacturing, offering digital education and training for tech workers, developing a “citizen-centered, smart, and connected government,” and making Michigan a “safer and more attractive place to live.”
Initially, the company will partner with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pilot Cisco Connected Roadways, to improve passenger and worker safety.
Alison Gleeson, senior vice president of Cisco Americas, said, Cisco interested in exploring ways to assist MDOT in notifying drivers about poor weather conditions. Also, the exact mile at which the driver is expected to hit these conditions, via digital signage and vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

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