While virtualization technology has dramatically changed the way IT resources are used, industrial operations have not seen its benefits in any significant way. In this conversation, our panelists discuss the gains manufacturers can expect to see by virtualizing industrial automation control systems (IACS) and explore solutions to get there. \n\n\nResource\nhttps://blogs.cisco.com/internet-of-things/is-it-time-to-virtualize-your-factory-floor/\n\n\nCisco Guests \nPaul Didier, Solutions Manager for Manufacturing, Industrial IoT, Cisco \nRoland Wagner, Head of product marketing, CODESYS GmbH \n\nCisco Champion Hosts \nLiam Keegan,(https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjkeegan/) Advisor\nLen Ledford, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/len-ledford-b5956635/) Technical Solutions Architect, Cerium Networks\nJonathan Mahady, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmahady/) Senior PCN Network Engineer BHP\n \nModerator \nDanielle, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program