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Mohammed Alhashmi , Chief Technology Officer , Expo 2020 Dubai , said : “ Our ambition has always been to take the World Expo experience to new heights . Having the right network infrastructure and strategic collaboration in place is key . Over the years , Cisco has proved to be a trusted partner and consultant helping to accelerate our digitisation agenda and to provide seamless and secure connectivity for employees , volunteers , participants and visitors alike .”
The Cisco CX team has also deployed Cisco Vision , an end-to-end dynamic signage and IPTV solution that enables Expo 2020 Dubai to communicate and engage with visitors in new , impactful ways , and broadcast partner branding through immersive ultrahigh-definition ( UHD ) video content . The solution enables Expo to deliver personalised experiences , centrally managing around 600 digital canvasses across the entire site , from traditional screens to LEDs and mega-screens . milestones , and crucially , also thoroughly tested , and optimised technologies well ahead of time – and are now ready to welcome the world from 1st October 2021 .
Once Expo 2020 Dubai concludes on 31 March 2022 , more than 80 percent of its built environment and infrastructure will be repurposed ( including many of Cisco ’ s solutions ). District 2020 is Expo ’ s humancentric smart community , designed to support the UAE ’ s advancement towards an innovation-driven economy . Retained solutions will help to transform District 2020 into a residential , commercial , and cultural hub – creating a truly lasting legacy to inspire current and future generations . p
Ready for 1st October and a future beyond Expo 2020
Cisco CX has worked closely with Expo 2020 Dubai to meet an aggressive deployment deadline , completing original network deployment as early as September 2019 . Together they have celebrated a number of
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