Cisco ( NASDAQ : CSCO ), the worldwide leader in IT, and AGT International, a global leader in city solutions, announced a ‘Smart City’ Global Strategic Alliance that will deliver the promise of the Internet of Everything (IoE) through edge analytics and cloud technologies that dramatically change the way cities are managed and safeguarded.

The combination of intelligent networking, virtualized computing, and video management software from Cisco and smart city software platform, sensor gateway, and analytics from AGT will provide cost-effective and efficient delivery of services that enhance the daily lives of citizens and improve urban services — from transportation and healthcare to utilities infrastructure and disaster preparedness and personal safety.

Wim Elfrink, executive vice president, Industry Solutions and Chief Globalisation Officer, Cisco, said "Today, 99 percent of the physical world is not connected to the Internet. However, cities are the epicenter of the Internet of Everything, where people, things, data, and processes can be connected to deliver new and amazing value. Think about the possibilities. It is a vision we can realize today through the unique combination of Cisco’s unparalleled networking and computing technology and AGT’s cutting-edge smart cities platform. With its recognized leadership in software and analytical solutions that improve everyday life, AGT is an ideal partner to transform city management."

Mati Kochavi, CEO, AGT, said "The Cisco and AGT alliance brings a holistic view of urban ecosystems, which are being challenged by dramatic growth […]