Cisco Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Modernize Your Industrial Infrastructure for Cybersecurity and AI Readiness with Cisco Validated Designs

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Modernize Your Industrial Infrastructure for Cybersecurity and AI Readiness with Cisco Validated Designs

The necessity of tested and proven network architectures Many industrial operations rely on networks provided to them by their automation vendors. These default networks often focus on the immediate, localized needs of specific equipment or processes. While they may be good at their intended function, they frequently fall short when addressing the broader challenges of scale, security, and innovation in modern industrial environments. Such networks may not consistently offer the level of cybersecurity needed to…

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Cisco IR8100 Among First Products Certified for Wi-SUN FAN 1.1

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Cisco IR8100 Among First Products Certified for Wi-SUN FAN 1.1

Customers can take advantage of new capabilities of Wi-SUN FAN 1.1 With over 100 products certified by the Wi-SUN Alliance, Field Area Network 1.0 is a popular networking option for smart utility and smart city use cases. Electric utility metering, distribution automation, and municipal street lighting applications benefit greatly from FAN’s secure, self-forming, self-healing IPv6 wireless mesh networking which is able to support million scale deployments spanning large geographic areas. Building on the strong foundation…

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Unleash OT Security with the Best of IT

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Unleash OT Security with the Best of IT

If I were planning security for an exhibit of the crown jewels, you can be sure I’d coordinate efforts with other galleries in the facility. After all, a thief who broke into an adjoining gallery would be just a wall away from breaching mine. The same applies to securing operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks. IDC highlights the need for IT/OT collaboration on cybersecurity in a new Infobrief called “The Future of Industrial…

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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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Cisco Wins “Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2025” Award from IoT Breakthrough Organization

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Cisco Wins “Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2025” Award from IoT Breakthrough Organization

I’m pleased to report that Cisco was named Industrial IoT Company of the Year 2025 in the IoT Breakthrough Awards Program. Since 2017, IoT Breakthrough has made annual awards to industrial IoT companies and products based on quality, unique technology, and market leadership. I would like to thank our customers, partners, and the entire Cisco industrial IoT team for making this award possible. “Most people know Cisco for their enterprise networking products, but for over…

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: discover the power of IT/OT collaboration for digitizing industrial operations

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: discover the power of IT/OT collaboration for digitizing industrial operations

Industrial networks are in the limelight – the target of escalating cyberattacks and the enabler for AI-driven processes behind real-time decision-making and autonomous operations. At Cisco Live Amsterdam 2025, IT pros can explore how to join forces with their operational technology (OT) counterparts to accelerate their digitization journey while building the industrial infrastructure required to scale up their AI strategy. To help you plan your time at Cisco Live Amsterdam, I’ve listed a sampling of…

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Leading the charge in industrial and outdoor wireless LAN infrastructure

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Leading the charge in industrial and outdoor wireless LAN infrastructure

I am excited to announce that Cisco has been recognized as the market leader in the “Industrial and Outdoor Wireless LAN Infrastructure Global Market Research 2023 – 2028”, report by ARC Advisory Group. According to the report, Cisco holds an impressive 37.1% share of the global market share and a dominant 52.1% share in North America.  This recognition reaffirms our leadership in the industry. It reflects our commitment to providing diverse wireless technology options that…

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IPConsul automates operations with Cisco’s industrial IoT secure networking

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IPConsul automates operations with Cisco’s industrial IoT secure networking

Sweet Success: How Industrial IoT Transforms Maple Syrup Farming in the Harshest Environments  When you think of a harsh industrial environment, nibbling squirrels might not immediately come to mind. For maple syrup farmers however, critters munching on tubing, bears gnawing on spouts, and equipment damaged by severe weather are just part of the routine. A remote 1000-maple tree farm in Quebec was therefore the ideal testing ground for IT service provider, IPConsul, to demonstrate how…

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The critical need for cyber-resilient roadways

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The critical need for cyber-resilient roadways

As intelligent transportation systems (ITS) undergo rapid digital transformation, the benefits are clear: smoother traffic flow, enhanced road safety, and significant strides toward achieving climate goals. Yet, amidst these advancements, a critical challenge remains at the forefront – ensuring the security of this increasingly connected infrastructure. With the increasing number of connected systems, the attack surface grows, raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. The World Economic Forum has emphasized this risk, noting that…

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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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