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News Release from: Emerson Process Management | Subject: Cisco collaboration
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 December 2007
Emerson announces collaboration with
Cisco
The process automation and IT leaders Emerson and Cisco will work together to advance the use of wireless technology for manufacturing improvement, using comprehensive in-plant wireless networks
Emerson Process Management has announced that it is collaborating with Cisco to offer open-standard solutions for wireless process and plant management applications that install easily and operate reliably in the challenging process manufacturing environment Emerson, a global leader in process automation, and Cisco, a global leader in IT networking for industrial and business management applications, are combining their expertise and technology to deliver a complete solution that improves productivity, safety, and operational efficiency for manufacturing customers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 30 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We are pleased to be working with Cisco to extend our offering to include wireless plant network solutions with the security and reliability required in the process environment.
The combined field and plant communications platform supports current and future applications that help enable faster and more effective business management over the life of the plant.
Additionally, the Cisco commitment to open standards makes it an ideal partner for Emerson and our customers".
"Networks and mobility are dramatically transforming our customers businesses and in-plant processes," said Maciej Kranz, vice president of product marketing for the Wireless Business Unit for Cisco.
"By delivering a combined wireless architecture from Emerson and Cisco, we are enabling our manufacturing process customers to deploy flexible, scalable and safe wireless solutions and mobility applications in rugged plant environments".
Emerson will project-manage and deliver the wireless solution to customers by working with Cisco and taking advantage of their joint expertise.
Emerson and Cisco have developed a services plan to design, specify, install and support wireless solutions for customers worldwide.
These customised solutions will provide end users with a competitive edge through open-standards wireless technology and a complete network platform that ensures they can start with any application and easily expand as the technology evolves.
Many Emerson customers use Cisco wired plant network applications today and will realize an advantage by extending their relationships to include wireless applications.
The Emerson wireless platform will extend the Smart Wireless capabilities of PlantWeb digital plant architecture to include wireless plant networks.
The networks use the Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture, offering including industrial-class wireless access points, controllers and network management software, and plant applications such as communication, tracking and worker mobility tools.
Emerson will use the Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture to provide ubiquitous, highly secure wireless LAN coverage and integration within the plant existing IT infrastructure; this integration eliminates the need for a complex wireless overlay network.
The Cisco Wireless Control System will centralise the configuration and management of the plant Wi-Fi network, reducing overall cost of ownership.
"We envision that the open-standard wireless infrastructure and applications jointly architected with Cisco will simplify the implementation of value-added wireless automation projects and reduce risk," summarised Berra.
"The age of wireless will be advanced as process and IT improvements are smoothly integrated, and the canyons of steel and limits of wiring are removed as obstacles to the imagination of customers". Request a free brochure from Emerson Process Management ...
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