100% Cloud-Managed IT
Bringing Robust Connectivity and Efficiency to the Factory
By making multi-site deployments a cinch and helping to improve production efficiency, Cisco and Meraki makes manufacturers more competitive. With the Cisco and Meraki solution, you can:
- Simplify deployment and management across multiple sites with cloud-managed wireless access points, switches, security appliances, cameras, and enterprise mobility management
- Minimize downtime using Meraki SD-WAN with automatic WAN failover
- Reduce waste and manage security concerns with simple-to-monitor surveillance cameras
- Secure communications between distributed sites with site-to-site VPN
5 Ways to Unite IT and OT
The Manufacturer’s Complete Guide to Bridging the IT-OT Gap
Differing priorities and disparate mindsets once kept the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) departments firmly separated. But manufacturers have realized that to stay competitive, drive process improvements, and reduce costs, IT and OT must work together. The issue isn’t whether IT and OT should unite as one, but how to make this convergence a reality.5 Ways to Unite IT and OT is a practical guide for anyone who wants to learn how to overcome the challenges typically involved in uniting two very different disciplines. Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to bridge the IT-OT gap and find common ground
- What questions to ask before adopting new technologies
- How to structure a successful cross-training program
- And more!
Security is Job One
Weaving a Security Blanket
Technology’s reach throughout manufacturing organizations has never been more apparent, and its holistic role makes security more essential than ever. Security protocols once primarily targeted data centers and doors, but remote workforces, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, cloud, a multitude of diverse endpoints, and aggressive malware mongers now mean manufacturing IT leaders are weaving security solutions and processes throughout entire organizations. It’s good to know that more secure does not necessarily mean more complex work.
Meraki Cloud Managed Environmental Sensors
Real-time Visibility into Physical Environments Made Simple
Protect your business-critical assets through the power of the Cisco and Meraki Platform and simple-to-deploy Meraki MT environmental sensors. Manufacturers can enjoy:- Peace of mind through business resiliency: Remote monitoring and flexible alerting give you control over your environment.
- Value in less time: Quickly provision and manage thousands of environmental sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, leaks, and intrusion.
- Drive smarter decisions through analytics: Understand trends about your physical environment.
- Manufacturing IoT with trusted Meraki Cloud based Technology: You don’t have to rely on unknown brands or 3rd party vendors
A New Vision for Video Surveillance in Manufacturing
Brings Intelligence and Simplicity to the Factory Floor
Monitoring and visibility into every facet of production have long been important in the world of manufacturing. Video surveillance serves a crucial role in ensuring quality control, mitigating product loss, and enforcing workplace safety. But legacy video surveillance solutions can saddle IT teams with high equipment and personnel costs. Even worse, they’re often a pain to deploy and manage. The Meraki MV addresses these challenges head-on, helping manufacturers realize cost savings by improving security and providing increased visibility into operations on the factory floor. Its cloud-managed architecture and ease of use make MV ideal for manufacturers looking for an advanced, cost-efficient, and quick-to-deploy video surveillance solution that integrates seamlessly with the rest of the IT stack.
Schedule 1:1 Demo
Let our manufacturing certified sales and engineering team show you the possibilities. Schedule your own 1:1 demo of Cisco and Meraki IoT manufacturing solutions and you will be qualified for free trial gear.13