The wireless network which uses the Tropos MetroMesh solution is part of the state and federally-owned university’s initiative to create a knowledge-based and more productive economy in the region.
Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON) has a commitment to develop those regions where it has a presence. The university is investing in two technology parks in Obregon (one is a university-owned agribusiness park and the other is a software park that is a partnership with state and local governments) and in the City’s wireless network. The network will cover the technology parks and most of Obregon to help improve the local economy and create an attractive outsourcing opportunity for international technology companies.
Jesus Gaxiola, IT director of ITSON, said: Our goal is to enable the economy to be competitive nationally and internationally with the use of information technology. Because we are fostering digital inclusion among the 270, 992 inhabitants, a citizen-centered model were employed in designing the project with the individual as the core user of IT based services from the government, education, health and private sector.
