Madison Technologies named Cisco OT supplier

Madison Technologies has been appointed to the role of exclusive operational technology supplier (OTS) for Cisco in Australia, following Cisco’s global announcement of its new operational technology (OT) strategy. The company said the partnership recognises Madison Technologies’ three-decade legacy of excellence and innovation in the OT space.

“I’m excited that the work we’ve done with Cisco in the region has been recognised with our appointment as Cisco’s exclusive OT Supplier in Australia,” said Paul Calabro, CEO of Madison Technologies. “This unique partnership with Cisco enables us to offer our customers advanced IIoT and Meraki IoT products, competitive pricing and expert OT support. More than just product access; it’s about shaping the future of industrial connectivity, fostering IT/OT convergence and fast-tracking digital transitions in critical operational environments.”

“Our commitment is to create lasting value and efficiency in these environments, ensuring our clients and our system integrator customers stay at the forefront of innovation, and the OTS program enables that.”

Madison Technologies said the Cisco OT Supplier Program is designed to empower system integrators with the resources, expertise and tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic industrial environment. It also enables access to partnership benefits, empowering small to medium-sized systems integrators with the buying power to competitively offer Cisco IoT products.

Benefits of the program include:

• Enhanced competitive advantage: Exclusive pricing on a select range to help system integrators offer the best value to their clients.
• Rapid access to Cisco IoT stock: Immediate availability of a wide range of Cisco industrial inventory for quicker deployment.
• Expert OT support: Direct access to experienced technical engineers from both Madison Technologies and Cisco for pre-sales support, design and implementation assistance.
• Streamlined on-boarding and support: A simplified Cisco Partner onboarding process, facilitating quicker access to Cisco resources and support.
• Industry insights: Insights into Cisco product updates, roadmaps and end-of-life announcements, allowing partners to plan and adapt.
• Comprehensive post-sales support: Ongoing assistance with product troubleshooting, updates and optimisation.
   

“The alignment between Cisco and Madison Technologies reflects a shared vision for the future of industrial operations,” said Daniel Stuckey, Cisco Program Manager. “Our collaboration is built on a foundation of mutual expertise and a commitment to excellence. Together, we are setting a new standard for operational technology supply in Australia, ensuring system integrators have the support and resources they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

“This agreement is not just about supplying products; it’s about building a community of innovation that drives real change in the industry.”

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