Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico – Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro recently met with Cisco Systems Mexico executives to discuss strengthening the Jalisco Network and solidifying the state’s position as a leading technology center. Cisco, a company with a 30-year presence in Mexico and over 3,000 Jalisco-based jobs, expressed keen interest in developing Jalisco into an Artificial Intelligence hub.
Governor Lemus emphasized the state’s ongoing investment in improving the speed and effectiveness of the Jalisco Network in key locations like schools, health centers, and public squares. He stated his administration’s commitment to elevating the network, focusing on enhancing connectivity in these vital areas. “We have the obligation to take the Jalisco Network to another level,” he declared.
Cisco’s Public Sector Engineering Leader, Juan Antonio Castilleja, sees a significant opportunity for Jalisco to lead in innovation through the digitization of government processes. He believes Red Jalisco will accelerate this digital transformation and establish the state as a model for others.
Castilleja also suggested collaboration with the government to showcase Jalisco’s advancements during the 2026 World Cup. Governor Lemus expressed enthusiasm for this partnership, aiming to provide visitors with an exceptional public internet experience.
Adriana Servín Villada, Cisco’s Director of Government Affairs, underscored the importance of strengthening ties with the new government, emphasizing Jalisco’s significance as a manufacturing center exporting to 186 countries. She reiterated Cisco’s mission to securely connect the unconnected, highlighting their expertise in network systems, collaboration, cloud technology, and cybersecurity.
Operations Manager Daniela Ruiz added that Cisco is reinvesting and launching its newest high-tech products in Jalisco, attracting further investment from manufacturing partners.
Governor Lemus acknowledged the groundwork laid by the previous administration with Red Jalisco, which brought digital access to even the most remote communities. He explained that this infrastructure, based on fiber optic networks and WiFi access points across all 125 municipalities, aims to democratize internet access. He confirmed an allocation of nearly 800 million pesos this year to further develop the network.
Looking ahead, Governor Lemus envisions Red Jalisco 2.0, a platform that will modernize health, education, and connectivity systems throughout the state, establishing Jalisco as a national and international leader in technological infrastructure.
He outlined plans to remodel and equip 7,800 educational institutions over the next three years, beginning with a 5 billion peso investment in 2024. This initiative will include Google classrooms with laptops for students and state-led teacher training in AI-driven teaching methods.
“We have made significant progress… so that teachers can be connected… and the teacher can begin teaching… using artificial intelligence to prepare their classes,” Governor Lemus explained.
Juan Pablo Fernández Ramos, Director General of the Agency for Connectivity and Internet Access (ACAI), emphasized Red Jalisco’s transformative impact, positioning the state as a pioneer in Latin American digital connectivity.
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