Architecting the Network for AI-Driven Manufacturing Operations

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Event Location Online @8 AM PT | 11 AM ET
Event Type Webinar
ARC Participation ARC Will Speak
ARC Participants Chantal Polsonetti

Manufacturing is evolving fast, but is your infrastructure keeping up? As operations shift toward AI-powered automation, legacy networks are becoming a critical bottleneck. Join experts from Cisco, ARC Advisory Group, and Keurig Dr Pepper as we dive into the upcoming ARC View report: "Why Modern Networks Are Critical for AI-Ready Manufacturing Operations." We’ll discuss how to move beyond rigid legacy systems to build a robust, agile, and secure foundation for the future of your plant floor. 

Key Takeaways: 

  • The AI Bottleneck: Why the network is the "make-or-break" factor for scaling AI initiatives
  • Infrastructure Essentials: Requirements for supporting software-defined industrial automation, machine vision, and cloud integration 
  • Industry Insights: Real-world lessons from leaders who are successfully transforming their shop floors 
  • The Cisco Advantage: How their OT architecture leverages IT best practices to provide seamless, secure connectivity

To Register

Featured Speakers:

  • Arno Thijssen, Sr. Principal Engineer, Automation and Controls, Keurig Dr. Pepper
  • David Gutshall Head, IoT Manufacturing Sales Cisco Systems
  • Bryan Tantzen, Senior Director, Industrial IoT Product Management, Cisco Systems 
  • Chantal Polsonetti, Vice President Industrial Network Infrastructure & Industrial Edge, ARC Advisory Group