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Patricia Costa

Product Marketing Manager

Industrial IoT Wireless

Patricia Costa is the Product Marketing Manager for Wireless within Cisco's Industrial IoT group. She has been with Cisco since 2009, serving in multiple roles, including Product Manager and Marketing Manager, across various Cisco product lines. Patricia earned both her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, and a M.Sc. in Telecommunications Management from the University of Maryland University College. She also holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Articles

March 19, 2026

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Extreme Connectivity: How Cisco’s IW9167E-HZ Powers the Digital Oilfield

2 min read

Stop letting harsh conditions stall your digital transformation. Discover how Cisco’s IW9167E-HZ brings fiber-like reliability and AI-ready connectivity to the extreme edge.

March 12, 2026

INDUSTRIAL IOT

The Digital Truffle: Finding Ultra-Reliable Connection in the Tuscan Wilds

3 min read

Discover how Montagna Verde uses Cisco URWB to bring reliable wireless to remote Tuscany. This industrial solution bridges the digital divide, preserving heritage while supporting local growth.

February 25, 2026

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Ice Dancing on the Factory Floor: SEW’s AGVs Glide with Cisco URWB

2 min read

SEW’s AGVs achieve gold-medal performance with Cisco URWB, ensuring seamless, ultra-reliable connectivity and safety on the factory floor—like ice dancers in motion.

September 25, 2025

INDUSTRIAL IOT

No fiber? No problem! 3 Use Cases Wireless Backhaul Solves Easily

3 min read

Extend your network anywhere. Discover how URWB makes it easy to deliver fiber-like connectivity for Wi-Fi, physical security, and more.

August 28, 2025

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Uninterrupted Motion: Why Factories Need a New Class of Wireless

4 min read

Factories have been deploying AGVs and AMRs to increase productivity. Learn more about these vehicles and the wireless networks needed to connect them.