April 22—26, 2024 | Hannover, Germany | Hall 15, Stand F18
Join Cisco at HANNOVER MESSE 2024, where we will showcase our industry-leading, secure solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on creating a sustainable supply chain. Experience our innovative technologies in IoT, security, and more, all aimed at facilitating digital transformation with large-scale impact. Book a meeting today with one of our subject matter experts to discuss your organization's priorities and technology needs.
From supply chain and advanced manufacturing operations to industrial security and workforce enablement solutions, Cisco's manufacturing portfolio unites your operational technology and IT teams to build a secure, sustainable infrastructure foundation.
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Monday, April 22 | 12:20—12:40 CEST
Forum Energy 4.0 Academy | Hall 12, Stand D35/26
Tuesday, April 23 | 3:20—3:35 p.m. CEST
Embedded Park & Speakers Corner | Hall 14, Stage H06
Tuesday, April 23 | 4:30—5 p.m. CEST
Industrial Security Circus Stage | Hall 16, Stand A12/24
Thursday, April 25 | 1:15—1:35 p.m. CEST
5G & Wireless Stage | Hall 14, Stage H06
Friday, April 26 | 1:30—2 p.m. CEST
Hannover Messe Industrial Transformation Stage
Hall 3, Stand A76
The shop floor becomes more and more Cloud connected and AI-enabled. The talk will explain how to design an extended shop floor and how to secure these extended communication needs using AI and the security platform.
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Private 5G emerges as a crucial technology for industrial applications. Cisco P5G integrates the advantages of a Private 5G network with robust security measures and identity controls through the Identity Services Engine (ISE). This synergy ensures enhanced connectivity, reliability, and safety within industrial environments, fostering productivity and innovation.
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Industrial Wireless technology improvements make the technology a good fit for more and more manufacturing use cases. This session will provide you with a concrete test architecture, plan, and results from testing 3 wireless technologies: WiFi6, Cisco's Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB), and private 5G. The technologies were tested with a variety of manufacturing applications, protocols, and conditions, including fixed and mobile test cases. The testing was conducted by Cisco on real Industrial Automation and Control applications and devices.
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It's especially hard for manufacturing organizations to be resilient today across IT and OT. So, how do you prepare for and recover from expected disruptions? Discover a clear path to improve digital resilience illustrated by manufacturing case studies, and make it easier to get going, with Splunk.
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Explore factories outfitted with the latest solutions. From EV battery manufacturers to pharmaceutical developers, the Cisco VR demos for Manufacturing will help you see our solutions in action.
Sustainable manufacturing is shaping Industry 4.0. Intelligent plants that minimize environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources are key to meeting sustainability and net zero goals. Learn how Cisco and Rockwell are helping develop sustainable facilities through performance monitoring to extend the life and optimize legacy equipment; monitoring inventory for consumables, packaging, and scrap; water/wastewater management systems; renewable energy integration; and smart IT/OT converged networks using AI and software applications.
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Sustainability is top of mind for manufacturers. Learn how Splunk can help you harness the power of data to gain deep insights into your carbon footprint so you can take the necessary steps toward attaining your carbon neutrality goals.
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We have sold a Cloud calling solution to one of our manufacturing customers, Lohia Group, which has a large number of remote workers spread across several plants in India, it was looking for a single vendor, flexible and DoT (Department of Telecommunications) compliant Calling Solution that could support its entire infrastructure and be easily integrated with Microsoft. The Lohia Group, which consists of 50 companies spread throughout Northeast India, is the largest machinery manufacturer in the world. It offers services to 90 different countries and employs over 5000 people. The Lohia Group, which consists of 50 companies spread throughout Northeast India, is the largest machinery manufacturer in the world. It offers services to 90 different countries and employs over 5000 people. The Lohia Group, which consists of 50 companies spread throughout Northeast India, is the largest machinery manufacturer in the world. It offers services to 90 different countries and employs over 5000 people.
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Meraki cloud networking plays a pivotal role, ensuring reliable wireless connections, streamlined device management, and robust security measures. Discover how it contributes to efficiency, sustainability targets, and advanced asset management. The session invites you to join the journey towards connected, secure, and sustainable manufacturing operations, embracing the future with Meraki cloud networking with interactive participation.
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Explore the transformative benefits of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) by adapting proven IT concepts to meet the specific requirements of Operational Technology (OT) environments. This session delves into how SDN enhances operational efficiency, flexibility, and security in industrial networks, offering dynamic, centralized control. The discussion will also explore the integration of SDN with OT protocols and requirements. Explore the path to resilient and future-proof industrial infrastructures with SDN.
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Nowadays, attacks on company networks are becoming increasingly frequent and aggressive. In this presentation, we would like to shed light on the possibilities of minimizing the effects as much as possible. An effective way to do this is to segment the networks in the campus, data center, and production in order to establish effective protection in the company.
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Cisco's Observability Lösung bietet nicht nur fortschrittliches Management für hybride Cloud-Workloads, sondern spielt auch eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Förderung von Nachhaltigkeit in Unternehmen. Durch die Optimierung von Cloud-Infrastrukturen trägt sie zur Steigerung der Ressourceneffizienz bei und unterstützt somit die Reduzierung des ökologischen Fußabdrucks. Die Lösung ist ein wesentliches Werkzeug für Unternehmen, die ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele im Einklang mit ESG-Richtlinien (Environmental, Social, and Governance) definieren, überwachen und erreichen möchten. Durch gezielte Datenanalyse ermöglicht sie eine signifikante Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs und nutzt IoT- sowie OT-Technologien zur Verbesserung umweltrelevanter Prozesse. Zudem erleichtert sie transparentes Reporting und Compliance, indem sie Nachhaltigkeitsmetriken effektiv erfasst und berichtet. Dieser Ansatz unterstreicht, wie Cisco's Observability Lösung Unternehmen dabei unterstützt, operative Exzellenz zu erreichen, während sie gleichzeitig ihre Umweltziele verfolgen und umsetzen.
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This session will include an overview of the Cisco and Accenture partnership and Accenture Services. Accenture’s Cisco CoE in Rome, will share examples and use cases for Manufacturing and discuss the resulting business value.
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Bridging IT and OT is becoming a complex exercise - on the shop floor and inside the products. We will show how AI can be used to enhance security and bridge IT and OT environments in a secure way.
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Meraki cloud networking plays a pivotal role, ensuring reliable wireless connections, streamlined device management, and robust security measures. Discover how it contributes to efficiency, sustainability targets, and advanced asset management. The session invites you to join the journey towards connected, secure, and sustainable manufacturing operations, embracing the future with Meraki cloud networking with interactive participation.
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Audi's new Böllinger Höfe plant is a marvel of efficiency, sustainability, and craftsmanship. With highly virtualized processes and AI-powered solutions, it showcases a new way forward for Audi, its parent company VW, and the auto industry as a whole. Join us as we discuss the innovative technologies that Audi has deployed with help from the Cisco industrial network.
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The session will talk about the Pervasive wireless service that HCL is launching with Cisco. Pervasive Wireless Mobility as-a-Service features wireless backhaul technology with low latency, high reliability, and high-bandwidth connections that can handle endpoints moving at high speeds with zero-delay handoffs. Combining advances in wireless technologies with improved efficiencies and productivity offered by the automation of industrial operations, such uninterrupted connectivity presents a variety of use cases, including vehicles operating in mines, refineries, and manufacturing plants. We will cover the solution/service offer with a case study for an automotive customer where this solution has been successfully demonstrated (POC ).
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Explore factories outfitted with the latest solutions. From EV battery manufacturers to pharmaceutical developers, the Cisco VR demos for Manufacturing will help you see our solutions in action.
The global EV market is forecast to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. Vehicle electrification is transforming manufacturing production lines, supply chains, logistics, and the transportation industry. There is a race to keep up with charging infrastructure - powered by renewable sources to meet the green energy goals. Here are 5 big ideas to deliver EV charging at scale: 1. Accelerate deployment of renewable energy sources and V2G charging 2. Use AI and observability to improve real-time QA and improve the efficiency of EV batteries 3. Improve scheduling and availability of charging stations with AI and other innovations 4. Increase electrification of fleets and public transportation 5. Make cybersecurity foundational for EVs, battery systems, charging stations, and the factories that make them.
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Sustainability is top of mind for manufacturers. Learn how Splunk can help you harness the power of data to gain deep insights into your carbon footprint so you can take the necessary steps toward attaining your carbon neutrality goals.
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Industrial Wireless technology improvements make the technology a good fit for more and more manufacturing use cases. This session will provide you with a concrete test architecture, plan, and results from testing 3 wireless technologies: WiFi6, Cisco's Ultra Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB), and private 5G. The technologies were tested with a variety of manufacturing applications, protocols, and conditions, including fixed and mobile test cases. The testing was conducted by Cisco on real Industrial Automation and Control applications and devices.
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This session describes Cisco's vision for the network for tomorrow's smart factories, and how it is delivering on its vision today. Cisco defines a unified industrial security and networking architecture and enables advanced services eliminating many “point solutions”, bringing seamless mobility, and providing real-time data for AI/ML-driven analytics and actionable insights. Cisco’s solution positions manufacturers to better achieve their Industry 4.0 objectives.
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This session delves into NTT's deployment of Cisco's LoRaWAN technology with a pharmaceutical manufacturing client. The talk will cover how IoT can enhance essential tasks like energy monitoring, fridge management, and production counting while emphasizing the importance of secure data management, standardization, and governance in IoT deployments. The session will not only reflect on the technical aspects but also the business impact, including the client's sustainability goals and IoT strategy.
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What are the major topics and elements of a future-ready shopfloor? Outside-In driven, what I hear from customers and German studies, business decision maker slot.
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Logicalis is showing that 1 + 1 equals 3: Cisco + Nokia + Logicalis for industrial 5G networks. How Cisco's 5G Core and Nokia RAN powers mission critical communication for industrial use-cases. In addition, we'll discuss AR-supported remote expert solutions for faster ROI.
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Imagine a factory where walls dissolve into digital data. This session explores how Augmented Reality (AR) and connected workers are tearing down physical barriers and reshaping industrial workplaces. We'll unveil real-world examples where information streams directly onto AR visors, guiding workers through complex tasks, providing real-time data insights, and fostering seamless collaboration across teams. Get ready to see how these connected walls break down silos, boost efficiency, and empower workers to become masters of their environment. Buckle up for a glimpse into the future of industrial production, where intelligence is woven into the fabric of the factory itself.
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Presentation of a customer solution, concept creation, implementation, and operation of a complex collaboration infrastructure including connection to 3rd party solutions.
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Imagine a factory where walls dissolve into digital data. This session explores how Augmented Reality (AR) and connected workers are tearing down physical barriers and reshaping industrial workplaces. We'll unveil real-world examples where information streams directly onto AR visors, guiding workers through complex tasks, providing real-time data insights, and fostering seamless collaboration across teams. Get ready to see how these connected walls break down silos, boost efficiency, and empower workers to become masters of their environment. Buckle up for a glimpse into the future of industrial production, where intelligence is woven into the fabric of the factory itself.
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The NIS2 directive outlines cybersecurity requirements for organizations operating in the EU to ensure that there is a high, common level of protection across member states. It is designed to ensure cyber resilience across the region by requiring critical industries to adopt a set of cybersecurity best practices and procedures to drive governance, risk management, and reporting. For more than 20 years, Cisco has been helping industrial organizations around the globe securely digitize their operations, working with manufacturers, power and water utilities, energy companies, mines, ports, railways, roadways, and more. This session outlines how Cisco Industrial Security can help with compliance with the upcoming NIS2 directive.
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Historically, industrial networks were isolated from the rest of the enterprise and cybersecurity was not a priority. However, with 3rd parties accessing physically or remotely, operational sites are more and more exposed to cyber attacks. Today, with the increasing use of IT technologies in industrial systems, cyber attacks are inevitable. It is no longer a case of ‘if’ but ‘when’ an attack will happen. Orange Business and Orange Cyberdefense, together with Cisco, have worked together with some of their customers to implement a robust solution that improves the performance and security of their network. Find out how they did it.
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Explore factories outfitted with the latest solutions. From EV battery manufacturers to pharmaceutical developers, the Cisco VR demos for Manufacturing will help you see our solutions in action.
Sustainable manufacturing is shaping Industry 4.0. Intelligent plants that minimize environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources are key to meeting sustainability and net zero goals. Learn how Cisco and Rockwell are helping develop sustainable facilities through performance monitoring to extend the life and optimize legacy equipment; monitoring inventory for consumables, packaging, and scrap; water/wastewater management systems; renewable energy integration; smart IT/OT converged networks using AI and software applications.
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Sustainability is top of mind for manufacturers. Learn how Splunk can help you harness the power of data to gain deep insights into your carbon footprint so you can take the necessary steps toward attaining your carbon neutrality goals.
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In this presentation, we will discuss the difference between macro and micro-segmentation and how to use these to complement each other. Why micro-segmentation in the OT environment is a critical piece in the OT security puzzle and how this is fundamentally different from micro-segmentation within the IT environment? We will discuss how defining the intent provides a path to enforcement utilizing a single source of truth, how this compares to industry standards, and a step-by-step approach to implementation. Finally, we will share some best practices and lessons learned.
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A view into AI in the IIoT World. This would range from AI in our IIoT portfolio, to AI IIoT trends, and finally think tank sessions to get feedback on ideas and needs.
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In manufacturing, time is money. Downtime means lost money. Learn how Cisco ThousandEyes can assure your network to ensure plant application uptime, hybrid work, and facility operations uptime.
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Solution Testing is a key element for any day-2 operational team. In this session, the audience will get to know how Cisco approaches validation from start to end. We will walk through a real validation scenario highlighting key aspects of determining test requirements, developing test cases, executing tests, and generating reports. This session provides a high-level overview of validation. Attendees with an interest in automated validation can join the second session that focuses on all aspects of running a fully automated test cycle.
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It's especially hard for manufacturing organizations to be resilient today across IT and OT. So, how do you prepare for and recover from expected disruptions? Discover a clear path to improve digital resilience illustrated by manufacturing case studies, and make it easier to get going, with Splunk.
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Augmenting Frontline Productivity: Empowering Frontline Workers with Webex Expert on Demand
Imagine a factory where walls dissolve into digital data. This session explores how Augmented Reality (AR) and connected workers are tearing down physical barriers and reshaping industrial workplaces. We'll unveil real-world examples where information streams directly onto AR visors, guiding workers through complex tasks, providing real-time data insights, and fostering seamless collaboration across teams. Get ready to see how these connected walls break down silos, boost efficiency, and empower workers to become masters of their environment. Buckle up for a glimpse into the future of industrial production, where intelligence is woven into the fabric of the factory itself.
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The IT industry urgently needs qualified workers. Up to 90 percent of today's jobs in all sectors of the economy can no longer be filled without basic IT skills. Cisco Germany is taking responsibility for providing access to digital skills, opening doors to new career paths, and giving people the tools they need to successfully master the changes in the world of work.
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The NIS2 directive outlines cybersecurity requirements for organizations operating in the EU to ensure that there is a high, common level of protection across member states. It is designed to ensure cyber resilience across the region by requiring critical industries to adopt a set of cybersecurity best practices and procedures to drive governance, risk management, and reporting. For more than 20 years, Cisco has been helping industrial organizations around the globe securely digitize their operations, working with manufacturers, power and water utilities, energy companies, mines, ports, railways, roadways, and more. This session outlines how Cisco Industrial Security can help with compliance with the upcoming NIS2 directive.
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Production enterprises can boost their manufacturing excellence with a joint and integrated IT/OT architecture; however, the transformation is complex and risk-prone. To accelerate the transition, Cisco and Deloitte combined Deloitte’s proven transformation methodology with Cisco’s IT and OT solutions. This joint approach is modular and starts with a risk assessment. The customer at any stage of their smart manufacturing journey can thus make an informed choice on the risks and source mitigating capabilities from the transformation offering. We will use examples for IT/OT convergence such as VR-prototyping, AI-based predictive maintenance, and digital twin IT/OT convergence as case examples.
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Explore factories outfitted with the latest solutions. From EV battery manufacturers to pharmaceutical developers, the Cisco VR demos for Manufacturing will help you see our solutions in action.
The global EV market is forecast to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030. Vehicle electrification is transforming manufacturing production lines, supply chains, logistics, and the transportation industry. There is a race to keep up with charging infrastructure - powered by renewable sources to meet the green energy goals. Here are 5 big ideas to deliver EV charging at scale: 1. Accelerate deployment of renewable energy sources and V2G charging 2. Use AI and observability to improve real-time QA and improve the efficiency of EV batteries 3. Improve scheduling and availability of charging stations with AI and other innovations 4. Increase electrification of fleets and public transportation 5. Make cybersecurity foundational for EVs, battery systems, charging stations, and the factories that make them.
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Sustainability is top of mind for manufacturers. Learn how Splunk can help you harness the power of data to gain deep insights into your carbon footprint so you can take the necessary steps toward attaining your carbon neutrality goals.
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Audi's new Böllinger Höfe plant is a marvel of efficiency, sustainability, and craftsmanship. With highly virtualized processes and AI-powered solutions, it showcases a new way forward for Audi, its parent company VW, and the auto industry as a whole. Join us as we discuss the innovative technologies that Audi has deployed with help from the Cisco industrial network.
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Explore the transformative benefits of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) by adapting proven IT concepts to meet the specific requirements of Operational Technology (OT) environments. This session delves into how SDN enhances operational efficiency, flexibility, and security in industrial networks, offering dynamic, centralized control. The discussion will also explore the integration of SDN with OT protocols and requirements. Explore the path to resilient and future-proof industrial infrastructures with SDN.
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Industrial security is paramount in an increasingly interconnected world where digitalization and automation dominate industrial processes. This presentation session delves into the intricate landscape of industrial security, focusing on use cases, best practices, and strategies for achieving impactful results. By embracing innovation and fostering collaboration, organizations can proactively address security challenges and pave the way for a secure and resilient industrial future.
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Private 5G emerges as a crucial technology for industrial applications. Cisco P5G integrates the advantages of a Private 5G network with robust security measures and identity controls through the Identity Services Engine (ISE). This synergy ensures enhanced connectivity, reliability, and safety within industrial environments, fostering productivity and innovation.
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It's especially hard for manufacturing organizations to be resilient today across IT and OT. So, how do you prepare for and recover from expected disruptions? Discover a clear path to improve digital resilience illustrated by manufacturing case studies, and make it easier to get going, with Splunk.
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The IT industry urgently needs qualified workers. Up to 90 percent of today's jobs in all sectors of the economy can no longer be filled without basic IT skills. Cisco Germany is taking responsibility for providing access to digital skills, opening doors to new career paths, and giving people the tools they need to successfully master the changes in the world of work.
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It's no longer sufficient to just build and ship the best machines and assets to manufacturing customers. Factory managers and operators expect their key machine builders to provide complete lifecycle services for critical machines and assets used in production systems. Remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and even providing Digital Twin capabilities. And once all these connectivity-driven use cases are in place, cybersecurity is a key concern of the customer and asset builder. This session will review the key connectivity, security, remote access, and data access tools; cloud and on-prem, required to operate modern fleets of machines and assets.
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Validation is no longer just a way to verify designs. In the world of Continuous Operation and Continuous Integration, testing becomes an integral part of everyday production changes. In this session, the audience will learn the concepts around continuous testing, the automation aspects behind it, and how Cisco supports customers in developing their individual test suites for various validation tasks. A practical demonstration showcases test cases based on a robot framework, some relevant keywords, and a methodology to make testing a crucial (and fun) part of everyday day-2 operations.
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Industrial Networks and Critical Infrastructure are increasingly digitized and connected via networking infrastructure, which has exposed them to a new set of cybersecurity threats. The ISA/IEC-62443 set of standards provides IT and OT teams a framework and common ground to work together in securing Industrial Networks and Critical Infrastructure. You will leave this session with the following: A high-level understanding of the ISA/IEC-62433 set of standards, including the seven Foundational Requirements (FR) that form the basis for technical requirements. An understanding of the ISA/IEC-62443 3-3 standard and the more detailed Systems Requirements (SR) and Security Levels (SL) it provides to help secure Industrial Networks and Infrastructure, including the Zone and Conduit Model. An understanding of how different Cisco technologies and products can help satisfy the IEC-62443 Foundational and Systems Requirements thereby helping with both Compliance and Securing the Industrial Networks and Critical Infrastructure.
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Die Implementierung von AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) innerhalb der IT-Struktur von Cisco dient als wegweisendes Beispiel für die Transformation der IT-Überwachung und -Verwaltung durch künstliche Intelligenz und maschinelles Lernen. Dieser Vortrag beleuchtet, wie die Integration von AIOps in die Cisco Observability Plattform nicht nur die Effizienz und Effektivität der IT-Systemüberwachung steigert, sondern auch eine proaktive und präventive Herangehensweise an das IT-Management ermöglicht. Durch intelligente Mustererkennung und Anomaliedetektion können komplexe Datenmuster erfasst und ungewöhnliche Aktivitäten frühzeitig identifiziert werden, was die IT-Performance und -Verfügbarkeit signifikant verbessert. Zudem wird die Fähigkeit von AIOps hervorgehoben, Daten aus diversen Quellen zu aggregieren und zu analysieren, um eine umfassende Sicht auf die IT-Landschaft zu bieten. Der Vortrag präsentiert konkrete Ergebnisse und Verbesserungen, die durch AIOps bei Cisco erzielt wurden, und zeigt auf, wie dieser Ansatz als Modell für effiziente und zukunftsorientierte IT-Operationen dient. Zielgruppe sind IT-Fachleute und Entscheidungsträger, die an der Einführung von AIOps in ihre Organisationen interessiert sind, um ähnliche Verbesserungen und Effizienzsteigerungen zu erzielen.
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Explore how Cisco makes it easier for manufacturers to achieve their Industry 4.0 objectives by offering flexible and scalable unified OT security and networking solutions and partnerships, as well as no-compromise factory mobility solutions. Cisco's architecture also provides secure and reliable communication between machines, sensors, and cloud applications/services.
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