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Driving Digital Transformation: Emerald
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Use Cases
- Process Control & Optimization
The Challenge
Emerald worked with Cisco to shrink the time to production for its manufacturing process automation system. The leadership team sought self-deployed solutions that would drastically decrease installation time, reduce complexity, and increase security.
The Customer
Emerald
About The Customer
Emerald provides production and resources management solutions globally. Emerald LeaderMES systems operate in highly demanding manufacturing environments worldwide.
The Solution
• IoT connectivity: Cisco® 819 Industrial Router with WiFi access point • Fog application framework: Cisco IOx • Fog application: LeaderMES • IoT security: policy-based network controls, IOx application security
Data Collected
Alarms For Automated Applications, Installation Diagnostics, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Production Efficiency, Security and access
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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