The 2024 Cisco State of Industrial Networking Report
Cisco has recently released its 2024 State of Industrial Networking Report, a critical resource for understanding the evolving landscape of operational technology (OT) and its intersection with IT. This comprehensive report delves into the key challenges and opportunities facing industrial networks today, with insights drawn from over 1,000 global industry leaders.
At Madison Technologies, we believe this report is essential reading for anyone involved in the management and transformation of industrial networks. Several findings particularly resonated with us, reinforcing our commitment to delivering robust cybersecurity solutions, facilitating IT/OT convergence, and leveraging AI to drive competitive advantage. Explore these crucial insights and learn how they align with our strategies to support your journey toward digital transformation and operational excellence.
1. Cybersecurity Solutions Tailored for Industrial Environments
- Why it Matters: Cybersecurity is the top concern for industrial networks, with the increasing connectivity of OT environments creating a larger attack surface. Organisations need robust, scalable cybersecurity solutions that protect their critical operations against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
2. Facilitating IT/OT Convergence
- Why it Matters: The convergence of IT and OT is crucial for improving collaboration, enhancing security, and optimising operational performance. Organisations will benefit from solutions that unify these traditionally siloed functions, leading to greater efficiency, reduced complexity, and stronger security postures.
3. Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage
- Why it Matters: AI is poised to have a significant impact on industrial networks, driving business growth through improved operations and decision-making. Organisations will benefit from integrating AI into their industrial environments to future-proof their networks, optimise processes, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Download your copy here – 2024 Cisco State of Industrial Networking Report