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Episode 9: Ensuring business value from your Industry 4.0 investments
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In this episode we will reveal the best practices for adoption and integrations. Given the evolutions of manufacturing and the associated technologies with the various eras in manufacturing, adopting and integrating these technologies into current operations can get complex and costly if not executed wisely.
Industry 4.0 in Action! Highlights from the Cisco Manufacturing Summit
1 min read
It takes a village One of the hardest parts about “Industry 4.0” is that no one has it completely figured out. There’s no “official” guide we can follow with detailed instructions. And what works for some manufacturers, might not work for others. This is because Industry 4.0 is not a destination with a finite “finish […]
Unleash the power of wireless! Let’s talk about 5g in manufacturing (Episode 7 Cisco Manufacturing Leaders)
1 min read
To stay competitive, manufacturing companies must implement lean and efficient operations to improve and protect operating margins. They must also drive automation improvements by leveraging technological innovation. Innovations like remote tool connectivity and mobility enable factory workforce productivity and collaboration like never before.
Discover Industrial Solutions in Barcelona
1 min read
What challenges do manufacturers today face? See how Cisco Industries solutions unite to provide unique solutions at Cisco Live Barcelona!
Event Highlights from 2019 Rockwell Automation Fair
2 min read
We are excited to share with you a few key highlights from this year's event - A bonus feature podcast episode on IT OT convergence - A brief snapshot of Cisco's booth and featured resources - An exclusive #RokLive interview featuring Cisco and Rockwell Automation.
Automated Networks for Flexible Manufacturing Cells
2 min read
Cisco has been working to make network changes easy, even automated. For manufacturers, Cisco is working with The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (C-CAM) to research the viability of the flexible manufacturing cell, and to develop an easily reconfigurable production cell for short and varied production runs.
Securely Connecting IT and OT at Rockwell Automation Fair 2019
2 min read
At this year's event, we are showcasing the incredible use cases and applications of Cisco and Rockwell technologies coming together by connecting IT and OT to securely and intelligently connect operational and business systems for end-to-end visibility.
Managed vs. unmanaged switches? Explore the benefits of network automation
7 min read
Maybe your plant environment is made up of unmanaged switches. But have you considered the benefits of network automation?
Weakness at your boundaries (Episode 4 Cisco Manufacturing Leaders)
2 min read
Every new connection point is an opportunity. And a risk. Operational Technology (OT) needs to take ownership of cybersecurity. But Information Technology (IT) holds the keys to expertise. In an ideal scenario of a cybersecurity incident, IT stays in control, but OT teams can still get what they need, too.

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