Manufacturing

According to ABI Research, by 2028, manufacturing will represent almost 25% of the total generated revenue in the 5G ultra low latency use cases market. What if, remotely… Operators could run tools, technicians could monitor and maintain equipment, and supervisors and foreman could manage workflow…

In the kitchen, you strive to use the highest-quality ingredients possible. But you don’t typically serve one or two ingredients on a plate. Instead, you build a plan for what to serve and how to combine the ingredients to achieve the desired results. Unless you’re a culinary whiz, you probably want…

What industry challenges is your business facing today? Tomorrow? Next year?  And how is your IT strategy building the bridge to key business outcomes? The fourth industrial revolution. IT OT convergence. Industrial security. The imminent growth of 5G. Generational knowledge transfer.…

Metal and heat. Since ancient times, these two foundational elements have continuously been used to create a variety of tools. In medieval times, metallurgy technology spawned swords and armor unlike any before it and, in the early 19th century, it vitalized the Industrial Revolution. Nowadays, high…

In the first installment of this series, I talked about my experience with the Internet of Things (IoT) and the impact that I saw it having on the tech industry. In this post we’ll delve into the transition, or what I would refer to as the needle-movers, and what to expect in the future. There are f…

Digital transformation is all about change. In manufacturing, change is most often seen in our technologies, processes, and infrastructure. But implementing change in the world of Industry 4.0 depends first on getting employees to embrace the changes. It’s easier said than done when it comes t…

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 skills gap isn’t coming. It’s already here. The good news is, every manufacturer has the opportunity to not only overcome this unprecedented shortage of skilled labor; but also take advantage of the opportunities that come with it to build a competitive edge. How is this massive shor…

  Asia Pacific, Japan, and China manufacturers fuel the world economy, and their digitization practices influence global innovation, our investment climate, technology purchases, and individual country business and partner ecosystems. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of hosting the regio…