Nova Scotia and Cisco Collaborate to Advance e-Nova Scotia Initiatives

A memorandum of understanding signed today, July 19, by Premier Darrell Dexter and Cisco Canada president Nitin Kawale will support efforts in improving economic, social and environmental sustainability for all Nova Scotians.

This memorandum of understanding marks the first time Cisco has entered into a collaboration agreement with a province in Canada.

"Nova Scotia's jobsHere plan is about innovation, competitiveness and learning and this MOU is another example of what the province is doing to build a strong economy and build a better future," said Premier Dexter.

"Global companies bring new ideas and new opportunities for Nova Scotians to improve our health care, connected communities and higher education. Cisco is currently working with cities such as London, Songdo, South Korea, and Vancouver on a range of connected solutions."

This non-binding three-year agreement will help strengthen Nova Scotia's efforts in delivering reliable and effective solutions in areas including health care, education, and environment.

The relationship will encourage the adoption of new technology and solutions, mentoring and collaboration, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.

"We are delighted to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia and to work with it on further utilizing its demonstrated leadership in information and communications technology, and broadband deployment," said Mr. Kawale.

"Cisco has been involved around the world in helping countries, states, provinces and cities develop Smart+Connected Community strategies to realize economic development, enable environmental sustainability and enhance quality of life. We look forward to helping Nova Scotia investigate the benefits that connected solutions can bring to the province."

Cisco's Smart+Connected Community solutions provide communities with tools to help generate sustainable economic growth and enhance quality of life. They include those for utilities, safety and security, real estate, transportation, health care, education, sports and entertainment venues, and government services.

For a backgounder, with examples of Cisco's Smart+Connected Communities projects, go to http://gov.ns.ca/govt/pubs/Cisco-SCC-Media-Backgrounder.pdf

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