IIoT

In a state like Minnesota with blistering hot summers and long subzero winters, people rely on power to stay safe and comfortable. That’s the tall order that keeps large utility suppliers like Great River Energy raising the bar with new Cisco IoT networking solutions. As the second-largest electric…

Written by Carlos Rojas, Global Industry Solutions Leader, Cisco Systems, Inc. What is Industry 4.0? Although many demands on manufacturers drive the need for change (increased customer preferences, improved methods of product access, new delivery and consumption models, and of course the neverendin…

The next big thing in wireless is almost here. 5G mobile technology will soon be available, bringing the promise of compelling new uses cases and capabilities to transform industrial IoT (IIoT). But how will 5G impact networking architecture for industrial environments? Our new white paper, Demystif…

IoT can deliver monumental business value – but it also introduces new challenges in complexity, scalability, and security. How do you ensure reliable connectivity at outdoor field sites with huge temperature variations and extreme conditions? How do you manage all of these networking devices in you…

Now more than ever, companies need to amplify the capabilities and security of their business. A key factor is extending robust networking beyond the “carpeted space” and into rugged operational environments like manufacturing floors, airport tarmacs, distribution centers, even parking lots to name…

It is no secret that the proliferation of connected devices and sensors has introduced new and growing security challenges across every industry and enterprise. The question is no longer whether or not a device or sensor is digitally connected. Today’s focus must be on who has access to the operatio…

From IoT to security to modernizing the plant floor and increasing support for business applications, manufacturing CIO’s have a lot coming at them. The enterprise is extending, and barriers that were once clearly defined as operation technology (OT) and information technology (IT) are increasingly…

Go to any conference, webinar, or talk to analysts in the manufacturing space and two of the biggest buzzwords you’ll hear are “machine learning” and “artificial intelligence” (AI). Here at Cisco, we’re exploring and investing in these areas as well and are actively driving machine…

Strategy, Technology and Operations Delivering business outcomes for enterprise and IT buyers requires a new approach, new capabilities, and new relationships. An entirely new business solutions practice. Digital Systems Integrators (DSI) represent that new business practice as follows: These DSI’s…