Cisco Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Laying the foundation for Industry 4.0: crafting the ultimate industrial secure segmentation blueprint

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Laying the foundation for Industry 4.0: crafting the ultimate industrial secure segmentation blueprint

As we embark on the transformative journey of Industry 4.0, the first phase or the foundation phase is crucial. This phase involves crafting a resilient industrial network blueprint that aligns with strategic frameworks like the Purdue Model. The goal is to build an automated and intelligent network that acts as a proactive sensor, enhancing both visibility and security from the ground up. Let’s delve into the key components and functions of this foundational phase. The…

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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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Join Cisco at Enlit Europe 2024

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Join Cisco at Enlit Europe 2024

Enlit Europe 2024 takes place October 22-24 at the “Fiera Milano di Rho” Convention Center in Milan. It brings together over 15,000 global electric, gas, and water utility professionals. We are proud to be a part of this important event and invite you to join us at Booth 7.A40, within the Italian Pavilion. Learn how utilities worldwide are working with Cisco and their partners as we continue to innovate to help build the grid of the future….

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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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NIS2 Compliance Unveiled: Operational Managers' Roadmap to Actionable Security Measures

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NIS2 Compliance Unveiled: Operational Managers' Roadmap to Actionable Security Measures

Most companies acting in the European Union (EU) responsible for their own, or other, critical infrastructures already have stringent processes and procedures triggered by national and industry regulations and through implementing industry standards like IEC 62443 and IEC 62351. However, new and evolving regulations, like the upcoming implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive in each EU Member State, force companies to reassess the current state of their organizational, operational, and technical security controls, along with…

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Listening to the Voice of the Customer: Cisco's 2024 State of Industrial Networking Report

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Listening to the Voice of the Customer: Cisco's 2024 State of Industrial Networking Report

Nothing has been more energizing in my career than listening to customers. Hearing them describe their current challenges, envision new competitive advantages, and measure their ROI are but a few examples. These insights are invaluable not only to strategic partners and market leaders like Cisco but also to industry peers who are learning about the highest value use cases emerging from the rapid modernization of industrial networks. Needless to say, hearing from 1,000+ industry professionals…

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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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Cisco Live U.S. Industrial IoT Summit Wrap Up: AI, Innovation, and Cybersecurity

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Cisco Live U.S. Industrial IoT Summit Wrap Up: AI, Innovation, and Cybersecurity

It’s been a few weeks, but I’m still thinking about the excitement coming out of Cisco Live U.S. in June. We hosted our second annual Cisco Live U.S. Industrial IoT Summit and had our largest attendance to date. Leaders from across the manufacturing, utilities and transportation industries came together to share knowledge, discuss technology trends and challenges, and connect with each other in industry breakout sessions. Discussions were eye opening, and we heard directly from…

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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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