The convergence of IT and OT is making it possible for manufacturing companies to gain a competitive edge, as it connects data and operations to provide real-time insights that boost predictive analytics, efficiency and visibility. Add secure connectivity, AI and specialized Industry 4.0 technology, and you have the perfect combination for the ultimate modernized industrial solution.

In the next installment of our video series called "Cisco Partner Conversations," Deloitte Consulting LLP's Patrick Jehu and I discuss Cisco's involvement in The Smart Factory by Deloitte. To learn more about the game-changing nature of this initiative and how Cisco and Deloitte are helping customers overcome complex business challenges in the physical world, listen to our conversation.

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