Manufacturing

November 20, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Now’s the Time to Deploy Wireless in the Factory

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Since manufacturers around the globe constantly have to adapt to ever shifting market conditions, any technology that lends a competitive advantage can be a game changer. Implementing wireless on the factory floor can be just that. And our announcement with Rockwell Automation this week at Automation Fair, will make this a no-brainer. The announcement covered […]

November 7, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

From Local to Global: Extending Our IoE Innovation Strategy with openBerlin and TTTech

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There are people all over the world doing truly innovative acts to move the technology needle, but without proper support, many of these ideas fail to come to true fruition. We at Cisco are committed to doing our part by guiding these creators towards a path of success. With both internal and external programs to […]

November 5, 2014

NETWORKING

Internet of Everything (IoE) – The Key to the Next Leap Toward Frictionless Business

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Fighting “Friction” in the Check-Out Line and Beyond You pull up to the gas pump, wait in a long line, and then fumble with your debit card and the touchscreen. Once at your hotel, you search mightily to find a parking spot before struggling with the ticket payment system. And then comes check-in, which entails […]

October 27, 2014

MANUFACTURING

IoT, STEM, Women, Innovation, Manufacturing and the 52% Opportunity

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I can humbly say that I can now understand, embrace and apply the phrase that my grandfather often spoke, “Son, I’ve lived a little.  Trust your eyes more than your ears.   May the HOPE experienced by your ears be the reality of your eyes.” I, one day HOPE that the reality of equality and opportunity […]

Field Support for New Workers with Mobile video Collaboration – Wherever They Are

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Holding onto “Tribal Knowledge” Recent data from the Department of Energy (DOE) indicates that approximately 60% of electric utility workers will be eligible for retirement in the next five years. The impending loss of the most skilled and knowledgeable workers in the industry has put many utility companies on red alert.  This potential workforce crisis […]

October 3, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

From Forklifts to Shelves, IoE is “Lighting Up” Warehouses around the World

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Connecting Dark Assets: An ongoing series on how the Internet of Everything is transforming the ways in which we live, work, play, and learn.  If you’re trying to run a business today, you are undoubtedly dealing with global manufacturing and distribution systems—and competitors from around the world. The Internet has given companies of all sizes […]

September 18, 2014

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Sub-Zero Innovates with the Internet of Everything

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Blog authored by Chet Namboodri, Cisco and Marieke Wijtkamp, Librestream Sub-Zero is a family owned business and, perhaps, best known as the developer of the first cabinet built-in refrigerator in the 1950s. Today, the company is the leading manufacturer of luxury appliances in North America, selling its top-of-the-line appliances worldwide. Sub-Zero employs more than 1,000 […]

August 1, 2014

MANUFACTURING

Stay in the know about our Manufacturing solutions – Join our MFG Community of Interest!

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Are you interested in keeping up with the latest innovative and transformative manufacturing solutions? Join the Cisco Connected Manufacturing Community!  By becoming a member, you’ll receive access to industry news, complimentary webcasts, case studies, and white papers for optimizing business processes for manufacturing.

July 29, 2014

MANUFACTURING

Stanley Black & Decker Connects Factory Floor with Internet of Things (IoT)

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During a panel on IoE in Business last week, Stanley Black & Decker announced the results and estimated productivity savings, upside revenue, and risk cost avoidance of a new Connected Factory Wireless implementation conducted with Cisco and AeroScout Industrial. In partnership with AeroScout, we’re excited to share the details on how Stanley Black & Decker […]