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2019 is shaping up to be a remarkable time in the 5G technology global roll-out. With its higher data rate, ultra-reliable and lower latency connectivity, and massive scale of machine-to-machine communication, 5G carries enormous potential. With 5G and cellular, consumers will enjoy UHD 4K/8K video…

In business, government, and beyond, data is king. For some, data can improve productivity and accelerate innovation. For others, data delivers crucial information that can defend and save lives. With the desire for more data increasing, access to it at the right time can be the difference between s…

It’s the second day of 2019 Emerson Exchange for the Americas here in Music City USA, where my Cisco colleagues and I have been actively meeting attendees at the Cisco booth. We’ve decided that Nashville is a fitting venue for discussing the Cisco-Emerson partnership – collaboration that harmonizes…

What is edge computing? Edge computing is a very loosely defined term in the industry. Many people are familiar with it, but there are differences in understanding what it means. There is common knowledge that edge computing is data that is processed at the edge of the network. This means that the d…

In oil and gas refineries and chemical manufacturing plants, Wi-Fi makes it possible to give technicians greater access to information and systems – including video conferencing with remote experts to troubleshoot operations and maintenance challenges. It enables location awareness, so it’s faster a…

Every sector focused on automation and control – from manufacturing and transportation to utilities – relies on the ISA99/IEC 62443 series of standards to ensure the security of critical infrastructure. At Cisco, we are proud that not only have we been serving as a contributing member in defining th…

The need for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar has been shown to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, using renewable energy can reduce the use of fossil fuels, which are major sources of carbon dioxide emissions. Germany is aim…

When people think of networking, they think of Cisco. But in the industrial networking space, sometimes that isn’t the case. In the past, organizations connecting areas such as manufacturing floors, oil rigs, traffic intersections relied on specialized vendors for their industrial IoT networking nee…

Are you looking to extend connectivity beyond office spaces? To places such as factories, mines, stadiums or farms? In locations with the presence of dust, water or extreme temperatures? At Cisco Live US, we showcased the new Cisco Catalyst IE3400 Heavy Duty Series switches which are ideal for these…