Traditional plant networks were created with production in mind, they were not designed for secure, plant-wide connectivity or IT/OT convergence. These outdated plant networks struggle to support secure connectivity, move data in real-time, and stay resilient against growing cybersecurity threats.
As these threats rise, equipment ages, and skilled labor becomes harder to find, manufacturers are looking to increase productivity by implementing new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). But without a resilient, robust network, these technologies will only increase the strain on your network, causing performance dips and unplanned downtime.
You need a partner that understands the complexities of manufacturing, your unique network and facility, and has the technology, knowledge, and partners to securely connect your operation.
When you work together with the Industrial Solutions Network of locations and Cisco, you will have the confidence you are receiving the right solution for your current and future networking needs. As both a Rockwell Automation and Cisco Partner, we will help you modernize and secure your critical assets, improve uptime, and converge your IT and OT networks to make smarter, more informed decisions.
By combining the technology from IT-leader, Cisco, and the OT-leader, Rockwell Automation, we help manufacturers converge their IT and OT networks to move plant floor data to the enterprise, while maximizing productivity and maintaining a secure network.
Cisco Cyber Vision delivers deep visibility into industrial networks by passively monitoring OT traffic to automatically discover assets, map communications, and detect vulnerabilities without disrupting operations. Designed for manufacturing environments, it integrates directly with Cisco’s industrial switching and security infrastructure to provide real-time insight into what is connected and how systems are communicating.
Cisco edge computing solutions bring processing power closer to the plant floor by enabling data to be collected, processed, and acted on directly at machines and remote sites. Using industrial routers, edge gateways, and embedded compute platforms, Cisco allows manufacturers to run applications locally, reduce latency, and limit reliance on centralized systems or the cloud.
Cisco industrial routing solutions provide secure, reliable connectivity for manufacturing environments by linking plant networks, remote assets, and enterprise systems across wired and wireless infrastructures. Built for harsh conditions, Cisco’s Industrial Router (IR) platforms support cellular (LTE/5G), VPN, and edge computing capabilities, enabling secure data transport, remote monitoring, and protocol integration without disrupting operations.
Industrial switching solutions from Cisco and Rockwell Automation provide rugged, high-performance connectivity designed specifically for manufacturing environments, enabling reliable communication between machines, control systems, and plant networks. Built to withstand harsh conditions and support real-time industrial protocols, Rockwell Automation Stratix and Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches deliver deterministic performance, network segmentation, and quick recovery from disruptions to help maintain continuous operations.
Cisco Secure Firewall provides advanced, industrial-ready protection for manufacturing networks by enabling deep visibility, threat detection, and granular control across IT and OT environments. Designed to support segmentation aligned to the Purdue Model, it helps isolate critical assets, enforce security zones, and prevent lateral movement of threats within the plant.
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) provides high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity designed for mission-critical industrial environments. Built to perform in harsh conditions and support moving assets, URWB enables seamless communication for applications like Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and mobile operator stations without the limitations of wired infrastructure.
