Mecho Joins the Cisco Engineering Alliance
October 7, 2025
An Extension of Mecho’s Long Standing Relationship with Cisco
Demonstrating leadership in the industry, Mecho is furthering their partnership with Cisco, a global leader in networking and smart building technologies, to revolutionize smart building ecosystems. In working with Cisco’s advanced Power over Ethernet (uPoE+) systems - seamless, energy-efficient, and scalable solutions for modern workplaces - Mecho is taking shade systems to the next level with our SolarTrac platform. Featuring unified control of shading, lighting, and other building systems over a single network infrastructure, the system reduces installation costs while enhancing sustainability, ongoing operating costs and optimizing occupant comfort. As a result, end-users can create intelligent workspaces that prioritize wellness, productivity and environmental responsibility. Mecho’s participation in the Cisco Engineering Alliance is in addition to its participation in the Cisco Design-In Advisory Board and its designation as a Cisco Select Developer.
Redefining Smart Building Technology
Traditional shading systems come with challenges that PoE powered Mecho shades resolve. Some of those challenges being single operation, cost inducing elements and AC reliability ultimately decreasing efficiency and eco-friendly standards. By combining Cisco’s robust PoE technology with Mecho’s innovative PoE automated shades and SolarTrac control system, the “smart building” has advanced energy management and security capabilities.
Mecho’s automated shade control platform, SolarTrac, is designed to seamlessly integrate with intelligent building networks. Many key features come with this industry leading technology. A single ethernet cable delivers both power and data, eliminating the need for separate electrical wiring - reducing installation time, labor, and infrastructure costs - making it ideal for new construction and select retrofit projects. Low-voltage PoE technology minimizes energy consumption, aligning with green building standards (e.g., LEED).
Providing integrated smart building control, Mecho shades seamlessly integrate with Cisco’s network infrastructure, enabling centralized management and automation alongside lighting, HVAC, and sensors for a cohesive smart building ecosystem. Featuring flexibility, additional shades can effectively be added into the network without re-wiring, making the system cost effective and adaptable for the end user’s future needs.
Providing First Choice Sustainable Shading Solutions
The Cisco Engineering Alliance Partnership redefines smart building shading solutions, by combining Cisco’s Power over Ethernet (PoE) system technology with Mecho PoE-powered shades. Mecho’s solutions (trusted by leading architects and designers for their reliability, performance, and seamless integration into modern building systems) enable a scalable, energy-efficient, and integrated approach. This collaboration empowers businesses to create intelligent, sustainable workspaces that enhance occupant experience, boost productivity, reduce costs, and support environmental responsibility, positioning them for success in the era of hybrid work.