S6 E8: Talking Network Visibility, Operational Efficiency, and Cybersecurity with Jorge Ramirez

About this episode

AB discusses with Jorge Ramirez how GM uses Cisco technology to improve operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and network visibility in manufacturing.

AB sits down with Jorge Ramirez, GM's Global Director Automation, Chief Manufacturing Cybersecurity Officer, to discuss how GM leverages Cisco technology extensively across its global manufacturing plants to enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and network visibility.

People in this episode

Host: AB

Guest: Jorge Ramirez

Topics covered

• network visibility
• operational efficiency
• cybersecurity
• manufacturing
• automation

Keywords

• network visibility
• operational efficiency
• cybersecurity
• Cisco technology
• manufacturing plants

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GM, Cisco

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