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Simon Young

General Manager - Global Industry Partners - APJC

Simon Young is the General Manager for Global Industry Partners across the Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China (APJC)region. Simon is responsible for helping partners define and deliver new digital businesses through innovative go-to-market models and technology engagement strategies. By leveraging deep industry expertise and Cisco’s digital transformation platform, Simon empowers partners to navigate complexity and seize the opportunities of tomorrow, proving that when we connect the previously unconnected, we don't just solve problems—we build the future of industry together. Simon has led transformational initiatives across various sales and engineering roles during his 22 years with Cisco including creating and leading the Internet of Things (IoT) business across Australia and New Zealand. Previously, he had also led the Connected Energy and Resources team and spent time developing solutions for the Service Provider market. In addition to his role at Cisco, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University, Melbourne in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, where he bridges the gap between academic research and technological evolution.

Articles

October 27, 2026

PARTNER ECOSYSTEM

Digital Spine for Airports

1 min read

Airports Need More Than Connectivity. They Need a Digital Spine. An airport is no longer simply a terminal, runway, and baggage belt. It is a living, energy-hungry, data-rich ecosystem—where passenger flow, building systems, power infrastructure, operational technology (OT), Wi-Fi, security,…

October 20, 2026

PARTNER ECOSYSTEM

Digital Spine for Autonomous Buildings​

1 min read

The Digital Spine: Turning Buildings into Autonomous Assets​ Most buildings still operate like static infrastructure. They consume energy on fixed schedules, depend on manual intervention, and generate alarms without helping operators determine what to do next. That model is changing. A building…

September 25, 2026

MANUFACTURING

Accelerating AI-powered Autonomous Operations: Addressing Process Variation with Soft Sensors

1 min read

Manufacturing is evolving faster than ever, but many organizations are still hitting a wall. Between siloed data, the struggle to scale analytics, and the constant pressure to improve quality while reducing waste, it’s easy for production teams to feel like they’re fighting an uphill battle. When…

September 21, 2026

MANUFACTURING

Monitor Industrial Assets, Predict Potential Equipment Failures, and Optimize Maintenance Activities

1 min read

Are you tired of the constant battle against unplanned downtime? In today’s fast-paced industrial world, relying on traditional, reactive maintenance is a recipe for rising costs and missed opportunities. Many manufacturers are struggling with siloed data and the mounting pressure to…

September 14, 2026

MANUFACTURING

Streamline Industrial Automation System Design and Reduce Time to Market for Customers

1 min read

Is your manufacturing operation feeling the weight of legacy systems that just can’t keep up with today’s demands? Many industrial teams are currently struggling with siloed data, high maintenance costs, and the constant challenge of scaling innovation across multiple sites. When your infrastructure…

September 3, 2026

MANUFACTURING

A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Solution that Unifies and Protects IT and OT Manufacturing Assets

1 min read

Is your manufacturing business feeling the pressure of digital transformation? As we connect more of our industrial operations to the cloud, the traditional “air-gapped” factory floor is becoming a thing of the past. While this connectivity drives incredible efficiency, it also…

August 31, 2026

MANUFACTURING

Accelerating AI-powered Autonomous Operations – Smarter, Simpler Network Management

1 min read

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, manufacturers are feeling the heat from competitive and geopolitical pressures like never before. Many are struggling to stay agile because their traditional network and automation systems are simply too rigid to keep up. When your network policy is…

August 13, 2026

MANUFACTURING

Accelerating AI-powered Autonomous Operations with Full-Stack Software-Defined Manufacturing

1 min read

In today’s fast-paced industrial world, staying competitive is harder than ever. Many manufacturers are finding that their traditional, rigid production systems are becoming a bottleneck, struggling to keep up with the demands of AI-powered autonomous operations. Between siloed data, complex…

November 20, 2020

INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)

How innovation in technology is driving safer roads

2 min read

With over 90% of road crashes caused by human error, leveraging technology to reduce incidents is vital.  Connected vehicles are a perfect example of Internet of Things (IoT) in action and demonstrates how technology can create safer roads. Australia’s largest on-road pilot of connected vehicles…