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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCisco DNA Center and SD-WAN from Conscia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Two important components of the company\u2019s network strategy are the Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN, which are implemented and managed with the help of Conscia. Since Suzuki Garphyttan has manufacturing facilities in Sweden, USA, Mexico, England, and China, as well as locations all over the world, a DNA Center which provides easy administration and collection of information in one place for most of Cisco\u2019s products is a necessity. It significantly simplifies the work of checking that the network fulfills all existing requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cisco SD-WAN becomes the glue that binds the five sites, factories and offices spread all over the world together:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt becomes possible to manage both private and public networks and to define rules that govern network traffic. It\u2019s a smart and flexible solution\u201d <\/em>says Ola Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company has now adopted a strategy for \u201cSmart Industry 4.0\u201d. In concrete terms, this entails an increased use of different types of sensors and connections to different machines, which is popularly known as \u201cIoT\u201d. In short, there will be a whole lot of devices to keep track of. And it\u2019s not just about connecting sensors and machines, but also internal TV units, industrial printers, trucks, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major challenge is that many of the devices to be connected are not compatible with traditional security solutions, which necessitates a lot of work with standard tools. With Conscia DevicePortal, it is possible to manage security in a fast and efficient way when onboarding and handling IoT devices. Another major challenge is that, high competence level is required to handle IoT security without simplifying tools. The world is not exactly filled with technicians with this skill level, and recruitment becomes a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Conscia DevicePortal, other IT staff who do not have special skills can also handle the work<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tOla Magnusson\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tHead of Group IT Infrastructure at Suzuki Garphyttan\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n Automation is an important factor in simplifying things. Manual deployment by IT administrators should not be required to connect devices to a network. A person who works on the floor in a factory should not have to figure out which MAC-address a lathe has. The person should be able to easily connect the device via Wi-Fi, without any security or functional problems. Role-based network access makes it easy to manage addresses and connect them to the right roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the long term, Conscia DevicePortal will be used in all five continents where Suzuki Garphyttan operates. So far, the platform has been successfully implemented in the head office in Garphyttan, and Ola Magnusson has high hopes for the global introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday we spend a lot of time putting out fires. We want to get better at preventive maintenance and that is where Conscia DevicePortal plays an important part. Together with our engineers, we are now working to better understand our processes\u201d <\/em>says Ola Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An example of a solution could be to have a sensor that measures vibrations for a machine. When unusual patterns of vibration are detected, it is a sign that the machine needs to be maintained before it breaks down. In order to improve maintenance, a working method called TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) has been adopted. An additional goal is to reach a common level for the handling of units and for maintenance at all the company\u2019s factories. In this respect, too, a solution such as Conscia DevicePortal makes things easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the products mentioned, Suzuki Garphyttan also uses Cisco products such as the Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway, the Firepower firewalls, and 9300 switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese will be our tools in the coming years,\u201d <\/em>says Ola Magnusson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smart network solutions in general and specialized platforms such as Conscia DevicePortal in particular will be important components in that work. Since Conscia saw the need for simple solutions early on, it is well placed to spread its DevicePortal. The fact that a proprietary software such as Conscia DevicePortal is fully integrated with Cisco\u2019s ISE is another key to success.(Conscia\u2019s solution is a good complement to ISE, not a replacement for Cisco\u2019s solution)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Suzuki Garphyttan, a part of the Nippon Steel Group, is adopting their strategy for \u201cSmart Industry 4.0\u201d towards truly modern manufacturing with IoT \u2013 and the focus fell squarely on Conscia DevicePortal in order to keep track of all new devices that need to be connected. \u201cWe need 24\/7 availability, in all time zones and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4586,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"global_solutions":[30,7],"global_partners":[],"global_industries":[27],"global_business_outcome":[],"global_types":[],"class_list":["post-4585","cases","type-cases","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","global_solutions-connectivity","global_solutions-networking","global_industries-manufacturing"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nIoT for Industry 4.0 \u2013 everything is connected to the network<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Connecting to the network without the manual aid of IT administrators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Conscia DevicePortal facilitates IoT and Industry 4.0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Umbrella DNS protection, firewalls, and switches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n