An innovation CoE provides a single focal point of innovation in the organization to better exploit synergies among different innovative ideas, stage-gate innovation activities and maximize the use of resources. CIOs are in fact well-positioned to spearhead the creation of such a CoE, as this builds on their expertise in cross-functional collaboration and their desire for digital and innovation leadership.
"A well-run CoE can also serve as a physical space to showcase innovative ideas and as a meeting point for customers, partners and business leaders participating in innovation events, briefings or workshops."1
A center of excellence (CoE) is a well-tried and proven tactic for CIOs needing to nurture a new technology or strategy within their organizations. It has been proven effective in the past for technologies such as mobility and is a good approach for a CIO wanting to rapidly increase his/ her organization's capability to deliver high-quality IoT solutions, and has helped avoid some of the common pitfalls that arise while adopting a new technology.
By combining financial investment with expert mentorship, CDA in India provides a dynamic range of support in the creation of an innovation ecosystem throughout the country. With tailored co-innovation projects, coupled with assistance in the growth of an open innovation culture, our team is helping to turn India into an invaluable start-up nation.
CDA has invested in 10 CoEs and innovation labs across select states in India, that offer opportunities for diverse groups of entrepreneurs, start-ups, accelerators, developers, researchers, ecosystem partners and the venture community to build businesses and innovate in digital technologies, smart cities and the Internet of Things.
Cisco’s vision is to combine the best of academia with real-world collaborations to create a virtuous cycle of innovation that will accelerate the digital transformation of states and help shape the success of India.
TechM is participating in all major smart city projects in India with Cisco. CDA has set up a CoE at TechM’s Bengaluru campus with a Command and Control Centre setup to showcase connected digital platform (Cisco Kinetic for Cities) with Smart Lighting, Parking, Environmental Sensors, ERP/e-Government, Traffic Management, Waste Management & Manufacturing use cases.
The centre of excellence in the Bengaluru campus of Cisco has been upgraded for enhanced impact through the CDA program. Immersive demonstrations made here will showcase Cisco’s architecture leadership and include IoT and smart city technologies to educate potential customers and partners, create mind share for proactive engagement in opportunities and create stickiness for the Cisco brand. Reference: