SiMa.ai and Cisco Join Forces to Bring Edge AI to Industrial Frontlines

SiMa.ai has joined forces with Cisco to streamline edge AI deployment in Industry 4.0, embedding its Modalix AI platform within Cisco’s rugged IE3500 industrial Ethernet switches.

The integration enables seamless, real-time AI processing directly at factory edges, supporting mission-critical use cases like predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and quality control.

“This collaboration with Cisco marks a significant milestone in making edge AI accessible and practical for industrial environments. Our Modalix platform’s ability to deliver high-performance AI inference with exceptional energy efficiency, combined with Cisco’s proven industrial networking infrastructure, creates a necessary solution for Industry 4.0 transformation,” Krishna Rangasayee, CEO of SiMa.ai, said.

Key features of the combined solution include:

• Low-latency AI processing at the edge—no cloud dependence.
• Industrial‑grade resilience in harsh manufacturing environments.
• Power‑over‑Ethernet (PoE) simplifies deployment by powering AI modules and cameras via the network.
• Secure edge management through Cisco Secure Equipment Access.

Available now for evaluation, the solution is backed by technical webinars, proof‑of‑concept pilots, and support services.

“Our work with SiMa.ai will enable customers to unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0 by combining AI and secure industrial networking technologies,” Vikas Butaney, SVP & GM, Secure Routing and Industrial IoT, Cisco, added.

By integrating Modalix with Cisco’s IE3500 switches, SiMa.ai and Cisco are catalysing the shift toward smarter, more efficient, and secure industrial operations, empowering companies to scale AI-driven intelligence across factories, warehouses, and logistics facilities globally.