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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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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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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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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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NIS2 for manufacturing organizations: 3 steps towards compliance

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NIS2 for manufacturing organizations: 3 steps towards compliance

October 17 is quickly approaching…this is when your organization is expected to comply with the European NIS2 Directive. You might feel you still have time, or that there will be additional delays, but in fact, it’s time to kick start your compliance journey into high gear and ensure your manufacturing organization is up to speed. What is NIS2 directive? Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, the new iteration of European Union’s NIS, elevates the stakes even…

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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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