Cisco Supports Industrial System Integrators at CSIA’s Executive Forum

The month of April is pivotal for manufacturing, as Europe’s premier industrial technology fair, Hannover Messe, opens in a few weeks. For a deeper dive into the event and Cisco’s involvement, read my colleague Scot Wlodarczak’s recent blog here.

This same week, the Control System Integrator Association (CSIA) will host its annual executive gathering in San Francisco from April 24–27 at the Hyatt Regency. More than 500 system integrators and industry partners will convene under the theme “Growth Through Innovation and Sound Business Practices.” Cisco is honored to serve as a Diamond Sponsor, and several of our technical architects will be on hand to discuss emerging technologies, architectural best practices, and strategies for partnering with both new and existing clients.

Highlights include a breakout session led by Cisco’s Tony Rigoni on "Evolution of the SI Role" on Wednesday, April 25 from 2:15–3:00 PM. The session will explore how system integrators are shifting from project‑centric engagements to long‑term solution partnerships that drive digital transformation, security, IT/OT convergence, and industrial IoT adoption.

We will also be present at booth 73 during the vendor sessions on Wednesday, April 25.

Cisco proudly partners with CSIA, and we recently co‑hosted a webinar on how system integrators can capitalize on digital opportunities. Watch the replay here.

Our Digital Solution Integrator (DSI) program partners serve as trusted advisors, delivering industry solutions that focus on line‑of‑business outcomes. DSI partners help customers with:

• Industrial security assessments
• Deployment and assessment of wireless in industrial environments
• Industrial network architecture and design

Learn more about the Cisco DSI program here.