Cisco Systems Talks with Shanghai for Wireless Network for World Expo 2010

Under a project called 'mega city' U.S. based Cisco is in talks with the Shanghai government to establish a broadband network in the downtown area for the World Expo in 2010.

"Cisco has invested US$155 million in China on research and development and will continue to pump in funds for projects, including the expansion of its Shanghai-based R&D center," says a Cisco executive VP.

The vision is for a network that:

1. is wireless

2. is green

3. will support high-definition video transfer

4. will connect government-authorized networks in areas of traffic control, security and environmental regulation.

5. use Wi-Fi and WiMax technologies from next year's games

Shanghai is testing a wireless network where their formula One races are being held.

Cisco prefers WiMax to Wi-Fi because of wider coverage and higher speeds.

Will you be at the World Expo 2010?