Cisco Offers Ethernet to the Factory Solutions

Cisco Systems announced an “Intelligent Networked Manufacturing” strategy aimed at helping its industrial customers to link functional areas such as product development, production and customer service management. The Cisco Ethernet to the Factory solution encompasses wireless, security and voice applications for improved visibility, flexibility and productivity. Examples include Honeywell International, which has specified Cisco Catalyst switches as the networking support for its Experion Process Knowledge System, a single automation system for process, business and asset management. http://www.cisco.com