Keeping the Factory Wheels Spinning

The world's largest appliance maker had to transform its business. Standardization on a Cisco platform opened the innovation floodgates.

Challenge

• Design standard IT environment for factories and offices worldwide
• Improve network availability and reduce costs
• Provide platform for consistent global business processes

Solution

• Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches
• Cisco access points
• Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution
• Cisco FlexStack and StackWise cabling
• Cisco 5500 Series Wireless Controllers

Outcome

• Greater uptime and uninterrupted production
• Faster design innovation and time to market
• Greater workforce mobility