Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switches

Cisco and Hitachi collaborate on digitizing substation protection and control

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Cisco and Hitachi collaborate on digitizing substation protection and control

Cisco and Hitachi Ltd. are collaborating to revolutionize substation protection and control through digitization. This transformation involves replacing traditional copper cables with fiber optic ethernet, boosting throughput to enable more critical substation data while significantly reducing installation and maintenance complexity and cost through cabling simplification. Hitachi selected Cisco based on their extensive experience in industrial ethernet, and their purpose-built utility certified switches including the Catalyst IE9300, which make substation digitization compliant with IEC 61850 standards….

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The new Catalyst ESS9300: Transforming critical military communications through open standards

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The new Catalyst ESS9300: Transforming critical military communications through open standards

Today I am happy to unveil the new Catalyst ESS9300 Embedded Series switch based on open standards adopted by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for building the next generation of communications systems for their field operations. Adoption of these standards will help the military reduce its dependency on proprietary point solutions, which will reduce costs, enable better interoperability, and make deployment easier and faster. The military adopted SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture), C5ISR/EW Modular…

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From security to AI: factors that are driving industrial networking investment

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From security to AI: factors that are driving industrial networking investment

In recent years, industrial networking sales have experienced a remarkable surge, driven by the convergence of several pivotal technological advancements. A new ARC Advisory Group ARCView paper describes that the demand for robust and reliable networking solutions in industrial environments is higher than ever, and three key factors are at the forefront of this growth: embedded security, IT-OT integration, and artificial intelligence (AI). You can access the ARC report here. At Cisco, we have been…

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New Omdia report offers first of its kind analysis of the industrial edge

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New Omdia report offers first of its kind analysis of the industrial edge

“They’re too one-dimensional.” That’s probably the one common critique I hear from customers regarding most market share reports. They typically cover one product, not solutions. Ideally, customers would like to see a wider lens view that measures vendor market share of more complete solutions. That’s one of the reasons I find the new Omdia report so compelling. It measures vendors’ market share inclusive of the entire industrial edge – switching, routing and wireless – creating…

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Your industrial network is not a commodity: it is strategic to your success

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Your industrial network is not a commodity: it is strategic to your success

Over the past 20 years, I’ve enjoyed the journey I’ve taken with industrial customers as partners, helping them modernize and secure their infrastructures. As technology enters the age of AI and customers ready themselves for advanced technology, I feel energized by the opportunity to help them meet the challenges they’re facing as they look to digitize and protect their networks at scale.Our customers feel an urgency to ensure their networks are securely maintained, and I…

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New security superpowers to help IT with OT security

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New security superpowers to help IT with OT security

It all starts here at Cisco Live! Getting a glimpse into new announcements that define the future of networking technology is exhilarating. We provide advanced networking and security solutions that are not only robust and secure but also integral to the success of Industry 4.0. As organizations leverage Industrial IoT, AI, and more and more data, the need for secure, high-performance networks has never been greater. For long, organizations have relied on air gapped networks…

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E80 Group secures its AGVs with Cisco industrial solutions and Italtel system integration

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E80 Group secures its AGVs with Cisco industrial solutions and Italtel system integration

Picture a factory floor. The air hangs heavy, thick with the metallic tang of machinery and the oil that keeps it all turning. Every square foot seems to be utilized. Rows of hulking machines dominate the space. Between them are narrow pathways that workers and machines must navigate. These are the conditions for which E80 Group, an Italian multinational, based in Viano, Italy, builds its autonomous and laser guided vehicles (AGVs and LGVs) that can…

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Cisco Industrial IoT: Enabling the global acceleration of offshore wind

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Cisco Industrial IoT: Enabling the global acceleration of offshore wind

Renewable energy technologies now form a key part of the modern electric grid. Most countries globally are investing in renewable energy generation to accelerate the move towards being carbon neutral. The following technologies are now considered mainstream and being deployed at some pace: Onshore and offshore wind Onshore solar farms Onshore battery storage Other renewable technologies are also being researched and developed (e.g. wave, tidal, other storage technologies), and we will start to see more…

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Transforming Connectivity: Inside Bush Brothers & Company's Network Infrastructure Overhaul

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Transforming Connectivity: Inside Bush Brothers & Company's Network Infrastructure Overhaul

Navigating the complexities of large-scale technology investments can often be met with skepticism from key stakeholders. In this insightful Q&A, learn from the experience of Ron at Bush Brothers & Company, who successfully championed a significant network infrastructure overhaul. Q: Hi Ron, thanks for joining us! Tell us about yourself and your time working at Bush Brothers & Company. A: Hey there! I’m Ron Grohman, and I’ve been with Bush Brothers for over 10 years,…

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Delivering on the vision of a modern grid network that’s secure, simple, and scalable

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Delivering on the vision of a modern grid network that’s secure, simple, and scalable

Electric utilities are undergoing a monumental shift towards grid modernization. With growing energy demands and the need to integrate sustainable energy sources, the industry is seeking enhanced reliability and efficiency. Key to this transformation is the modernization of the grid’s communication network to facilitate the flow of valuable data. A strategic and comprehensive approach is essential for effective grid modernization. At DISTRIBUTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida, utilities voiced their concerns, highlighting the urgency to: Accelerate…

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