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Vivek Bhargava

Product Marketing Manager

IoT

Working in the IoT Networking marketing group, Vivek Bhargava focuses on industrial switching, industrial security, and the manufacturing vertical.

In this role, he works to raise awareness of how Cisco IoT networking and security solutions form the critical backbone of the modern industrial enterprise, and why such solutions are essential for digital transformation of businesses.

Prior to this role, Vivek worked in Enterprise Networking where he was responsible for Cisco DNA Center, SD-Access, and Multi-domain networking.

Vivek has worked as an engineer, product manager, and product marketer for technology products for enterprises and service providers.

Vivek has an MS in Computer Science from University of California, and an MBA from North Carolina State University.

Articles

September 12, 2023

INDUSTRIAL IOT

The Power of Networking: Transforming Industries in the Era of Industry 4.0

2 min read

It is commonly understood that a scalable, resilient, secure, and deterministic network is essential for Industry 4.0. How does your factory measure up? Join our manufacturing experts as they discuss the practical steps you can take to modernize your network for Industry 4.0 and beyond.

September 7, 2023

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Five characteristics of highly capable industrial switches

4 min read

Choosing the right switch is essential for maintaining reliable communications, optimizing network performance, ensuring security, and achieving operational excellence in industrial environments.

April 3, 2023

MANUFACTURING

Five essentials for software centric manufacturing

3 min read

After digitizing their operations, today’s factories are poised to take the next step in modernizing their plants. They are investing in advancements that use software to control and automate manufacturing processes from design to production. This software-driven approach consists of using analytics aided by AI/ML technologies to analyze operations data, draw insights, and provide feedback to control systems for more efficient and flexible production processes. 

July 20, 2022

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Securing your operations? Don’t forget your hardware

4 min read

Security is built into the complete lifecycle of Cisco’s entire industrial networking portfolio. Learn about the IEC 62443 - a comprehensive framework for best practices to achieve robust industrial cybersecurity.

May 17, 2022

INDUSTRIAL IOT

Cut through the noise: find the best fit for your industrial wireless needs

5 min read

Wireless technologies have their uses in every industrial setting. Your use case determines if Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, public and private 5G, or ultra-reliable wireless backhaul is your best choice.