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

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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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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Digitizing the Physical World: Insights from Cisco Live Melbourne and the Industrial IoT Industry Summit

Digitizing the Physical World: Insights from Cisco Live Melbourne and the Industrial IoT Industry Summit

A few weeks ago, I attended Cisco Live Melbourne, and it was truly a pleasure to meet and connect with leaders, gain knowledge from customers, and hear speakers from various sectors. I had the wonderful opportunity to speak in an Innovation Talk session alongside one of our very own Industrial IoT (IIoT) customers, Joseph Ozdemir from Mineral Resources Limited. Mineral Resources is focused on innovation in four growth pillars – lithium, iron ore, energy, and…

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A Symphony of Network Success: Simplify, Secure, and Scale with Cisco SD-WAN Enhancements

A Symphony of Network Success: Simplify, Secure, and Scale with Cisco SD-WAN Enhancements

In the intricate world of networking, delivering a seamless experience is no easy feat. Your network is like an orchestra, where each element assumes the role of a unique instrument—computers, devices, applications, security measures, remote connections. Without direction and coordination, a concert can devolve into a cacophony of disjointed sounds. To play great music, these elements need the guidance of a maestro. Cisco SD-WAN empowers both enterprise IT teams and managed service providers (MSPs) to…

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The Power of LTE 450 for Critical Infrastructure

The Power of LTE 450 for Critical Infrastructure

In case of disasters, a reliable communication network is critical. The emergency centers need to be able to exchange information to coordinate their response in the field. Service providers need to keep their network live. Power utilities need to be able to keep the electric grid up and running. In Europe, the communication networks used to control components of the power grid and all other critical infrastructure, are required to remain operational for at least…

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The Power of LTE 450 for Critical Infrastructure

The Power of LTE 450 for Critical Infrastructure

In case of disasters, a reliable communication network is critical. The emergency centers need to be able to exchange information to coordinate their response in the field. Service providers need to keep their network live. Power utilities need to be able to keep the electric grid up and running. In Europe, the communication networks used to control components of the power grid and all other critical infrastructure, are required to remain operational for at least…

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