August 28, 2024 (CHICAGO) — MxD today announced that TD SYNNEX and Cisco, in collaboration with Intel, have joined as members and will share 1,000 square feet of space on MxD’s 22,000sq ft factory floor. The research factory is used to test and demonstrate new technology; train the workforce on these new systems and tools; and demonstrate the need for cybersecurity in manufacturing.
They will demonstrate market-ready AI and IoT solutions for manufacturers, providing an interactive space where resellers can explore solutions that will drive outcomes for their customers.
“Welcoming Cisco, Intel and TD SYNNEX to MxD is an exciting step towards the future of manufacturing,” said Berardino Baratta, CEO of MxD. “These organizations are driving innovation at the intersection of technology and data, creating new opportunities to accelerate technology adoption in manufacturing.”
Cisco’s market-leading Industrial IoT portfolio is redefining secure operational networking, accelerating IT/OT convergence and providing a resilient, AI-ready foundation. The company is helping manufacturers modernize industrial infrastructure with validated designs and high value use cases designed to deliver the full potential of industry 4.0
“Our joint investment with TD SYNNEX demonstrates Cisco’s commitment to accelerating digitization in manufacturing to forge factories of the future and securely connect the world’s most critical infrastructure,” said Stefan Leitl, VP of Global Industrial IoT Sales, Cisco. “The opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders will greatly advance our efforts to empower manufacturers with the innovative solutions, security, and workforce expertise needed to support them wherever they are on their Industry 4.0 journey.”
TD SYNNEX is a leading distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem helping more than 150,000 customers in over 100 countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Through collaboration with both Cisco and Intel at MxD, resellers and their customers can explore the latest in live demonstrations that will cover a variety of use cases and showcase interoperability and integration; including live demonstrations that evaluate and remediate industrial cybersecurity preparedness and compliance with AI-powered threat intelligence technology.
“Our unique space with Cisco and Intel at MxD presents an incredible opportunity to drive innovation and accelerate technological advancement for stakeholders across the industry, including our customers who will be able to explore our wide range of AI and IoT manufacturing solutions in an in-person forum,” said Lisa McGarvey, VP of Data and IoT at TD SYNNEX. “We are grateful to Cisco and Intel for their collaboration on this opportunity to reach partners and their customers more directly.”
TD SYNNEX, Cisco and Intel have installed Market-Ready Solutions on the MxD Factory Floor that address IT/OT challenges faced by end users, drive outcomes and cover a variety of use cases while capitalizing on cutting-edge technology. The organizations join other MxD members who are showcasing the possibilities of digital transformation with demonstrations of technology solutions designed to meet the unique needs of manufacturers.
Visitors of MxD’s factory floor will experience a full end-to-end Cisco solution; spanning zero-trust industrial operations with an industrial security foundation, effective workflows between OT and IT, real-time segmentation, resilient wireless infrastructure, and secure remote access. Intel hardware and software solutions, specifically built to address industrial market needs – from the data center and cloud, to the network and edge – will also demonstrate how customers can seamlessly deploy smart factory solutions capable of realizing new levels of productivity and revenue.
The collaboration is enabled by Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program, a global initiative that collaborates with government and private sector leaders to build sustainable, secure, and inclusive communities powered by ethical and innovative technology solutions.
To learn more, visit www.mxdusa.org/members/.
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About MxD
MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) advances economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity preparedness. In partnership with the Department of Defense, we convene an ecosystem to solve critical manufacturing challenges by accelerating digital adoption, empowering a skilled workforce, and modernizing supply chains. MxD is also the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing as designated by DoD. Visit mxdusa.org to learn more.
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