Cisco has a significant presence atAutomation Fair  in Houston this week.  This event is not only the largest gathering of Rockwell Automation users, it is also one of the most well-attended conferences for controls and industrial automation.The day was busy both in the exhibit floor and throughout the sessions, industry forums and demonstration areas.

At the Cisco booth (#1321), my colleague Doug Bellin posted his impressions from Day 1 of this conference.  The Cisco booth was packed with demonstrations such as a simulated integrated control and remote response operations room as well as industrial security solutions. Many conversations at the booth centered on Internet of Things, IT/OT convergence and other topics.

Meanwhile, at the Industrial IP Advantage booth (#1223), Kevin Davenport from Cisco mentions that security was probably the top-of-mind issue that booth visitors had.   IIPA is in a position to help give guidance-this online community is a great resource for keeping up to date on the latest trends, developments, implementation advice and opinions on the use of IP in industrial applications.

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