- Cisco published State of Industrial AI Report showing industrial AI shifting into live operations, with 61% of organizations using AI in production environments.
- Readiness gaps in network infrastructure and cybersecurity emerged as key constraints on scaling AI across connected assets, machines, and sites.
- Survey data showed 40% cited cybersecurity as biggest obstacle to scaling AI, while 98% viewed cybersecurity as foundational for AI-ready infrastructure.
- Network capacity requirements are expected to rise, with 97% anticipating AI workloads will impact industrial network needs.
- Stronger IT-OT collaboration correlated with higher confidence in scaling AI, with 57% reporting some level of collaboration.
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