S13|E1 Building Smarter Industries: How AI Is Powering the Next Generation of Operations
Tue Jan 13 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of industrial operations — driving efficiency, precision, and safety like never before. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how AI-powered innovations such as data processing, machine vision, and robotics are revolutionizing industrial environments.
Our experts discuss what it takes to support this transformation — from robust, low-latency networking to stronger cybersecurity and seamless collaboration between IT and OT teams. Discover how Cisco solutions like Cyber Vision enhance visibility and security across production networks, why compliance with frameworks like NIST and IEC 62443 is critical, and how targeted use cases are driving real success in modern industrial systems.
Tune in for a practical look at how AI, automation, and security are converging to power the next generation of industrial operations.
Resources
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Verticals/Industrial_Automation/Manufacturing_AI/AI_ready_industrial_networks.pdf
Cisco guest
Paul Didier, Internet of Things Solution Architect
Champion hosts
Len Ledford, Architect II, Advisor Services, Insight
Ibrahim Ramku, Network & Security CTO, TD-K A/S
Jonathan Mahady, Principal Network Engineer, BHP
Moderator
Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of industrial operations — driving efficiency, precision, and safety like never before. In this episode of Cisco Champion Radio, we explore how AI-powered innovations such as data processing, machine vision, and robotics are revolutionizing industrial environments. Our experts discuss what it takes to support this transformation — from robust, low-latency networking to stronger cybersecurity and seamless collaboration between IT and OT teams. Discover how Cisco solutions like Cyber Vision enhance visibility and security across production networks, why compliance with frameworks like NIST and IEC 62443 is critical, and how targeted use cases are driving real success in modern industrial systems. Tune in for a practical look at how AI, automation, and security are converging to power the next generation of industrial operations. Resources https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/solutions/Verticals/Industrial_Automation/Manufacturing_AI/AI_ready_industrial_networks.pdf Cisco guest Paul Didier, Internet of Things Solution Architect Champion hosts Len Ledford, Architect II, Advisor Services, Insight Ibrahim Ramku, Network & Security CTO, TD-K A/S Jonathan Mahady, Principal Network Engineer, BHP Moderator Danielle Carter, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program