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Cisco Securely Connects Harsh Environments and Remote Locations at the IoT Edge
SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- News Summary: Cisco is extending intent-based networking to some of the most challenging work environments on Earth;
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[{"type":"text","content":" SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --\nNews Summary:\nCisco is extending intent-based networking to some of the most challenging work environments on Earth; from chemical plants and oil refineries, to mines. Unveiling ruggedized industrial switches, access points and routers designed to withstand extended exposure to water, dust, and other extreme environmental conditions. Cultivating a global ecosystem of partners and developers, such as Emerson, to innovate on Cisco networking platforms.Chemical plants, oil refineries and mines represent some of the most challenging work environments on Earth. In these industries, connectivity and data are business-critical, with production downtime impacting the bottom line and worker safety. Today, Cisco is introducing new networking technology purpose-built to withstand the rigors of the harshest of environments while providing IT and OT teams with intent-based networking capabilities to scale and accelerate IoT projects. \nCisco IoT innovations include:\nRuggedized Access: Catalyst Heavy Duty switches and access points are designed to withstand extended exposure to dust, water and other extreme environmental conditions. These IP67 rated products are managed by Cisco DNA Center, providing universal management, network assurance, and segmentation across campus, branch and operational technology (OT) environments. SD-WAN for IoT Edge: The new Cisco Industrial Router now supports Cisco SD-WAN capabilities to securely connect remote locations and elevate applications performance. This marks the first SD-WAN solution built for industrial IoT customers. Securing OT environments: Cisco recently announced its intent to acquire Sentryo to provide unparalleled visibility into OT devices, allowing IT teams to collaborate and secure these sensitive networks. This includes devices that run critical infrastructure from electric utilities and oil refineries to manufacturing operations and distribution warehouses.\"A secure connection is the foundation for every IoT deployment,\" said Liz Centoni, senior vice president and general manager, IoT at Cisco. \"By extending intent-based networking to the IoT edge, we are helping IT and OT teams work together to reduce operational complexity, boost the bottom line, and improve worker safety.\" \nIntent-based networking represents a fundamental shift in the wa...