The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly expanding area in networking, with increasing applications across various sectors. It has a significant impact on industries such as healthcare and retail, offering valuable security and cost-saving benefits through the use of new sensors. These sensors enable capabilities like enhanced inventory management and product improvement, reducing the complexity of networks, costs, and optimizing resource utilization through automation and newer technologies.

IoT solutions address diverse use cases, ranging from remote sensor data collection in agricultural fields to providing internet access for moving trains. Key products include Heavy Duty Access Points (Wi-Fi or URWB), wireless backhaul models, power injectors, adapters, and mounting accessories, rugged AP and Client (URWB) for moving machines and vehicles, edge compute appliance for URWB, and DNA-C and IOT Operations Center. The Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) is particularly notable for its high-speed mobility, low latency, and carrier-grade availability, making it ideal for constantly moving assets.

Cisco’s new “Industrial Wireless (IW) Service” offers cloud-based scalable provisioning and management of IW devices, ensuring secure and efficient operations even in offline environments. Cisco’s industrial solutions provide robust support for extreme environmental conditions and advanced networking capabilities, enabling businesses to effectively optimize their IoT infrastructure. As the IoT landscape continues to evolve, Cisco remains at the forefront, delivering innovative and reliable hardware to support the growing demands of connected industries.