Asia Express - Data Communications
Cisco to Set Up Manufacturing Base in Chongqing
May 07, 2010
US-based networking equipment supplier Cisco Systems signed a formal agreement with the Chongqing municipal government on April 29 for the establishment of a manufacturing base in the city, the Chinese-language Commercial Times reported. As per the agreement, Cisco will collaborate with related contract manufacturers in Chongqing on the manufacturing of networking equipment including routers and switches. Moreover, Cisco will become a major supplier of network infrastructure for Chongqing's IT construction project. It is reported that the terms of the agreement also include the establishment of an intellectual city management system, whereby Cisco will assist Chongqing in realizing the goals of digitalized city management and public service.