Cisco Joins Glasgow 2014 Sponsor Family
Glasgow 2014 has extended its sponsorship family with the signing of Cisco as the official network infrastructure supporter of next year’s Commonwealth Games, set to run from 23rd July to 3rd August.
The IT company will supply network infrastructure for the event, including 2,300 telephones, over 450 switches and routers, nearly 400 wireless access points, digital media players as well as a range of other technical devices.
As part of the agreement Cisco, which employs around 150 people in Scotland and over 73,000 people worldwide, will sponsor Team England, Team Northern Ireland, Team Scotland and Team Wales at the event.
Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Cisco into the Glasgow 2014 sponsor family. In a high-performance and fast-paced Games environment, it is crucial that information flow is seamless. We are delighted to have a company of Cisco’s calibre on board to keep Glasgow 2014 networked and connected as we focus on the delivery of the largest multi-sport games Scotland has ever seen.’
Phil Smith, chief executive of Cisco UK and Ireland, commented: ‘I believe Cisco is uniquely positioned to deliver a visitor experience never achieved before at a Commonwealth Games. Cisco is always looking to implement new technology and push the boundaries of what is achievable.’
Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robison added: ‘This will be the best connected Commonwealth Games in history and Cisco will improve everyone’s enjoyment of the sport, whether in the stadium or at home. I welcome Cisco, which joins a growing family of companies that is committed to delivering a world class Games.’
