Mining

Connecting a New Generation of Moving Assets with Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul

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Connecting a New Generation of Moving Assets with Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul

What traits does a wireless network need to connect moving assets? Answer: it depends on the stakes. Occasional lapses in connectivity and a little latency might be okay if you’re catching up on email while riding a bus, but not if you’re remotely controlling a 100,000-pound bulldozer on a steep dam slope. That’s why Aterpa, a Brazilian engineering company hired to decommission Brazil’s tailings dams, uses Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) to remotely control heavy…

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More Sustainable Mining with Cisco

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More Sustainable Mining with Cisco

Mining companies are increasingly adopting more sustainable mining practices and embracing advanced technologies that are actively contributing to the global sustainability agenda. Digital Transformation Digital transformation through intelligent infrastructure that improves visibility and standardization across sectors will increase mining companies’ ability to achieve sustainability goals and peak operational effectiveness. Multiple global mining companies are targeting a 30 – 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, and integrating sustainable practices through digital transformation will…

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The AI Revolution and Critical Infrastructure

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The AI Revolution and Critical Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence was a central theme at Cisco Live US 2024, and it’s clear AI has already made significant strides in reshaping our world. Cisco’s AI-powered innovations build digital resilience by uniquely combining the power of the network with industry-leading security, observability, and data. They simplify adoption and offer visibility and insight across the entire digital footprint, and for those overseeing critical infrastructure, the potential benefits are clear. Undoubtedly, the latest technology offers the promise…

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The AI Revolution and Critical Infrastructure

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The AI Revolution and Critical Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence was a central theme at Cisco Live US 2024, and it’s clear AI has already made significant strides in reshaping our world. Cisco’s AI-powered innovations build digital resilience by uniquely combining the power of the network with industry-leading security, observability, and data. They simplify adoption and offer visibility and insight across the entire digital footprint, and for those overseeing critical infrastructure, the potential benefits are clear. Undoubtedly, the latest technology offers the promise…

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Industrials at Cisco Live 2024

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Industrials at Cisco Live 2024

We’re thrilled to welcome you to Cisco Live 2024, taking place in Las Vegas from June 2-6, or join us virtually for free! Collaborate with experts and discuss cutting edge trends within manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, mining, and transportation. Network with thought leaders and gain forward-thinking insights driving your sector forward. Get started with a full list of industry sessions and activities Join the leading minds in IT and learn about cutting-edge practices driving…

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New Technology for an Old Industry – Coffee and Conversations podcast

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New Technology for an Old Industry – Coffee and Conversations podcast

A few weeks ago our mining experts sat down with Danny Vicente from Cisco’s Coffee and Conversations to discuss what is taking place in the mining industry. In this episode Roland Plett and Bruce Frederick talk about how mining has evolved from the soot faced man in a hard hat holding a canary in a cage in one hand and a pick axe in the other to driverless trucks and tele-remote workers running the equipment…

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

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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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Integrated Industrial Edge Compute

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Integrated Industrial Edge Compute

Predicting the future of new technology is often like gambling. Predicting the future of a massive locomotive on a railway track is quite predictable. The future of edge compute is more like a locomotive with a predictable future. It is already impacting the energy and mining industry today and there’s much more to come in the next few years. Let’s start with some general enterprise market numbers for context. In early 2023 Grand View Research…

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