Internet of Things (IoT)
Bringing Intent-based Networking to the extreme IoT Edge
As IT connects and secures a growing array of sensors, cameras and other devices at the IoT Edge, the challenges can get sticky – not to mention hot, cold, wet, dirty and dangerous! Building on what Cisco IoT launched at Cisco Live EMEA in Barcelona, we announced four new or enhanced products this w…
Cisco Live US: Let’s Accelerate Outcomes at the IoT Edge
IoT’s potential to deliver significant value is clear. What’s often murkier: how to move from IoT pilots to large-scale deployments. IoT takes IT and operational leaders into uncharted territory as they extend the enterprise into warehouses, distribution centers, roadways and other harsh and hazardo…
Extending Intent-Based Networking to the IoT Edge with Cisco Catalyst Industrial Ethernet Rugged Series of Switches
The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer simply aspirational. It’s coming to life all around us. We’re already seeing IoT in action in warehouses and distribution centers, where it’s connecting supply chain systems to deliver real-time visibility for safer, smarter operations. It’s helping utility…
Powering Performance and Security for Today’s Demanding Applications
As the IoT industry matures, it is unleashing a new era of highly sophisticated applications. Many of these innovative applications are bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix, extracting, processing and analyzing large volumes of data in real-time to deliver superior insights and capabil…
Optimize and Scale IoT Deployments with Rugged Edge Routing
As IoT matures, organizations need to connect to a growing range of industrial devices in rugged environments. However, extending enterprise IoT connectivity to, and managing, critical devices is challenging—especially when the available connectivity options vary depending on location. These options…
HMI 2019: Connecting the Dots
While at Hannover Messe 2019 a couple of weeks ago, I was struck by how much the event has changed since nine years ago. Back then, the halls were dominated by components and controls. It was about five years ago that Industry 4.0 emerged, with many dismissing it as some combination of hype and pipe…
Utilities: Industrial networks need IT security
There are plenty of historic and technological reasons why utilities’ industrial networks have been disconnected from their enterprise IT networks. As utilities continue to plan for and invest in new infrastructure for the coming decades, they have a critical opportunity to transform their networks.…
Three Challenges to Accelerating Industry 4.0
My time at Hannover Messe 2019 has confirmed: Manufacturers recognize the value of investing in Industry 4.0. They see the potential of pushing the Internet to the edges of the machines in their production environments. And they’re eager to gain access to data and data-driven insights that can help…
Bringing It All Together: Industry 4.0 at HMI
As I look around the show floor here at Hannover Messe 2019, I’m impressed by the variety of companies in attendance. You can find everything from industrial sensors. Cables. PLC. Software. Applications. Cloud. Vendors from every sector have come together in Hanover, Germany. And what ties it all to…