The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

In recent weeks, the Australian government has announced several objectives and initiatives that are intended to drive towards a single outcome: a far more robust local manufacturing industry. For Australia to be able to achieve this, it’s going to need a highly capable and equally well-resourced IT sector working in the manufacturing sector. The Australian government earmarks nation-building levels of investment The Future Made in Australia Act has yet to be fully detailed, but as…

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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 Yet, this future is not without its trials, including elusive OT visibility, outdated systems, and neglected network security.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’s Vision at Hannover Messe 2024

Cisco’s Vision at Hannover Messe 2024

Between industrial solutions for today and a sustainable foundation for tomorrow, there’s a bridge. As the industrial world converges at Hannover Messe 2024, Cisco is not just a participant but a catalyst for change, championing digital transformation and IT / OT collaboration to deliver business outcomes in the manufacturing, energy, and related industrial industries. I am so excited to return to Hannover, witness the latest trends, and meet with customers and partners. Cisco demos and…

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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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Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

Are you a Cisco customer or partner looking to learn more about the manufacturing products and solutions we offer? Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for industries builds the bridge between our customer’s desired business outcomes and the Cisco technology that enables them. Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for Manufacturing features five manufacturing themes with fifteen associated use cases that highlight exactly how our manufacturing customers are leveraging Cisco products and solutions and the success stories that accompany those deployments….

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Balancing efficiency with security in manufacturing

Balancing efficiency with security in manufacturing

Manufacturing is an essential part of everyday life — from the cars on the road to the pens in your desk drawer, manufacturers keep the world running. When it comes to security, there are a lot of moving parts for manufacturers to consider —access management, supply chain, theft, intellectual property and more —in order to keep production on schedule. Protecting intellectual property is a top priority for security leaders in the manufacturing industry. At Whirlpool…

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Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking

Cisco wins Manufacturing Solution of the Year award for integrating industrial security with networking

We are thrilled to announce that Cisco’s unified OT security and networking architecture is named “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in the 2024 IoT Breakthrough Awards. Industrial security can be a complex undertaking, and yet OT security is quintessential for modern Industrial IoT (IIoT) operations. IIoT systems generally contain a variety of interconnected systems and technologies, each with its own security needs. Some of these are older and not designed with modern security threats…

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Recapping Cisco industrial IoT’s journey: A year of security, simplification and innovation

Recapping Cisco industrial IoT’s journey: A year of security, simplification and innovation

The end of the year and the start of the next is always a time of retrospection and celebration. In this blog, we’ll take a look back at the key topics and trends that defined the industrial IoT journey in 2023. Security, security, security Theme of simplify IT for OT Sustainability New product innovations AI for industrial Security, security, security Protecting industrial operations from cyberthreats is critical and always top of mind. Empowering our industrial…

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Powering up in harsh environments: Five questions to ask before selecting the right industrial PoE switch

Powering up in harsh environments: Five questions to ask before selecting the right industrial PoE switch

When it comes to cables, less is more. With power over ethernet (PoE), ethernet cables do double duty, carrying DC power as well as data. PoE saves the costs of power supplies, cables, and outlets for devices like access points, cameras, desk phones, digital signage, lighting systems, and now, increasingly desktops and laptops. PoE reduces OpEx by simplifying and centralizing low voltage management as well as reducing the effort needed for installation and powering of…

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