March 26, 2021

MANUFACTURING

Industrial Sessions at CISCO Live 2021

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Get ready to TURN IT UP at our all-digital Cisco Live 2021. We’re excited for the creative experiences, impactful speakers, and thought-provoking sessions slated globally March 31st – April 1st. Join us for our engaging industry sessions across our manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, and transportation industries. Find a full list of industry sessions and […]

March 23, 2021

MANUFACTURING

How to: Build a remote manufacturing workforce

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As we move into the spring of 2021, the pandemic continues to create new risks and force transformation in manufacturing. Where remote experts and industrial collaboration were once “nice-to-haves,” they are now mission critical. Manufacturing facilities of all shapes and sizes need remote solutions that can empower customer and workers interaction, provide flexible access, and […]

February 23, 2021

MANUFACTURING

2021 Manufacturing Trends Series – Part 1: Sustainability

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I’m writing this blog (unlike other podcast corresponding blogs) on the heels of recording the sustainability episode. Which, given the abnormality of the timing, is due to a number of reasons, the main one being that it’s a subject that (you’ll soon hear) I’m incredibly passionate about.   Disclaimers  A few disclaimers before we begin though:  While we have done a lot of research for this […]

February 15, 2021

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Manufacturing in 2021 – the IDC perspective

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There is no way to talk about the last year within the manufacturing industry without bringing up the impact of COVID-19. Manufacturing was unprepared to deal with disruption, which has caused many across the industry to rethink their approach to the business, and how to be better prepared.

February 5, 2021

MANUFACTURING

Blog in a blog: ARC Advisory Group 2021 Trends

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2021: The New Normal I think the biggest question we’ve all had since the onset of this pandemic has been: when will this end? As it became clearer over time that this wasn’t going to just go away as many of us had hoped, the question became: what comes next?   As vaccines continue to be […]

January 14, 2021

MANUFACTURING

The Kickoff: 2021 Manufacturing Trends Podcast Series

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During our series of 2021 Trends in Manufacturing, we will explore what's needed to achieve “Extreme Agility,” as well as the technologies that Cisco and others provide that deliver the business needs essential for the “new normal.”

December 15, 2020

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Live from home: Cisco at Rockwell Automation Fair 2020

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Things look a bit different this year… As this year (finally) comes to a close, it’s hard to not look back and think of what could have been. Whether it’s family gatherings, travel plans, career moves, or even just going to your favorite bar, 2020 feels like a bit of a lost year. Personally, something […]

December 3, 2020

MANUFACTURING

The malware is in my factory…now what?

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Editor’s note: To learn more about securing the manufacturing cell, check out the latest episode of our Manufacturing Leader’s podcast, available now. Take a listen below or listen on our site. A growing problem As we’ve been seeing in many headlines and articles, there is a clear awareness that the manufacturing floor is under attack. […]

November 5, 2020

MANUFACTURING

Cisco’s Manufacturing Leaders Podcast is BACK!

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A lot has changed… Our last Manufacturing Leaders podcast was released in March.  Who could have known how different the world would be not long after it was posted? Like many of you in the industry, Cisco has faced plenty of challenges with the roller coaster this crisis has put us on. Yes, we are […]