Manufacturing

Discussions, Insights and Opinions for the Manufacturing Industry

Embracing Machine-as-a-Service: Transforming Manufacturing

Embracing Machine-as-a-Service: Transforming Manufacturing

Get ready to ride the wave of the future with Machine-as-a-Service (MaaS) — a concept that's set to revolutionize the manufacturing landscape. At Cisco, we're all about staying ahead of the curve, and we're here to help you navigate this thrilling new frontier. Let’s talk about the current state of...

Smart, Secure and Sustainable Manufacturing with Cisco + Splunk at Hannover Messe 2024

Smart, Secure and Sustainable Manufacturing with Cisco + Splunk at Hannover Messe 2024

Cisco's involvement in such industry events is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and customer engagement. These gatherings provide an invaluable platform for networking, learning about industry trends, and showcasing new technologies and Hannover Messe 2024 was a great showcase of where we can go from here.

4 Takeaways from Hannover Messe 2024

4 Takeaways from Hannover Messe 2024

Leadership, IoT, new business models, operations, and security were major themes from Hannover Messe. Here's how Cisco is enabling manufacturers to thrive in all areas with digital solutions and network management.

April 18, 2024

MANUFACTURING

Cisco at Hannover Messe 2024: Know Before You Go

3 min read

Cisco will be back at HANNOVER MESSE 2024 to showcase our industry-leading, secure solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on creating a sustainable supply chain. Join us in Hannover to experience our innovative technologies in IoT, security, and more, all aimed at facilitating digital transformation with large-scale impact.

April 10, 2024

MANUFACTURING

Cisco’s Vision at Hannover Messe 2024

3 min read

As the industrial world converges at Hannover Messe 2024, Cisco is not just a participant but a catalyst for change, championing digital transformation and IT / OT collaboration to deliver business outcomes in the manufacturing, energy, and related industrial industries.

April 4, 2024

MANUFACTURING

Transforming Connectivity: Inside Bush Brothers & Company’s Network Infrastructure Overhaul

2 min read

Navigating the complexities of large-scale technology investments can often be met with skepticism from key stakeholders. In this insightful Q&A, learn from the experience of Ron at Bush Brothers & Company, who successfully championed a significant network infrastructure overhaul.

March 25, 2024

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Simplify Manufacturing Operations with Cloud Platforms

3 min read

In the modern manufacturing landscape, operational simplicity is paramount. Cloud platforms streamline processes, reduce costs, and foster innovation, empowering companies to navigate complexity with agility and resilience.

March 21, 2024

MANUFACTURING

Cisco portfolio for manufacturing: What can we help you solve today?

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Cisco’s Portfolio Explorer for Manufacturing features five industry themes with fifteen associated use cases that highlight exactly how our manufacturing customers are leveraging Cisco products and solutions and the success stories that accompany those deployments.

September 12, 2023

MANUFACTURING

Empower your team’s collaborative efforts with ACW

2 min read

ACW, a subsidiary of a global technology giant, confronts a worldwide skilled labor shortage. They've introduced the ACW Eagle Remote Worker Solution to enhance Equipment Accessibility & Security, striving for seamless accessibility and efficient management.

July 26, 2023

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Zero Trust Blueprint: Safeguarding Manufacturing Operations from Cyber Threats

1 min read

In a zero trust environment, no person, device, or resource is considered secure. Networks are treated as continuously under attack and use a series of verifications to grant access to a specific user, at a specific time, to use a specific resource or functionality.

April 3, 2023

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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. 

December 20, 2022

MANUFACTURING

Industrial Processes and Wireless Communications – Part III: Process Automation Monitoring

5 min read

In the final segment of this three-part series, I put an advisory lens on process automation monitoring, dissecting the application flow, and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it.