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

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

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

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

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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A Five-Phase Strategy for Embracing Industry 4.0 with Cisco

A Five-Phase Strategy for Embracing Industry 4.0 with Cisco

Embark on the Industry 4.0 revolution, where AI and ML supercharge automation and data analytics blend with robust cybersecurity and human-machine collaboration. Yet, this future is not without its trials, including elusive OT visibility, outdated systems, and neglected network security. Overcoming these hurdles demands a blend of tech innovation, organizational and process revamping, and skill development. Ready to take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s challenges and lead the charge? We focus on essential elements: robust…

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The network effect: The secret weapon for smart manufacturing

The network effect: The secret weapon for smart manufacturing

The Cisco team will be attending Hannover Messe next week, and we’re excited to network with our customers and industry leaders!  We’ll be exchanging ideas, learning about their needs, and showing them how Cisco Industrial IoT’s high-performance, secure networking portfolio can help them reach the full potential of Industry 4.0. I have the chance to meet with manufacturing customers every day. Lately, I have been hearing that they have built substantial operations over the years…

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Cisco Industrial IoT: Enabling the global acceleration of offshore wind

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

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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Introducing Cisco Rail CBTC and Safety Solution

Introducing Cisco Rail CBTC and Safety Solution

This is the last episode of this CBTC blog series. In the last three posts, I have shared some key trends and challenges metro operators are facing, the adoption of CBTC and its associated benefits and implementation challenges, as well as Cisco’s approach to delivering a simplified, secured, and resilient onboard and trackside network. For this post, let’s reveal the complete Cisco Rail CBTC and Safety Solution. Standard based, redundant, and modular architecture A Data…

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Using SD-WAN for securing distributed renewable energy

Using SD-WAN for securing distributed renewable energy

Renewable energy is a rapidly growing segment of the energy industry. Technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and energy storage are now considered mainstream. However, all of these sites require secure connectivity to enable important remote monitoring and control. Renewable energy companies must connect an array of renewable energy assets spread across wide geographic areas. Many renewable asset operators also use public and private cloud-based applications, including SCADA. They need a network architecture that…

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