INS Receives Cisco Industrial Networking & PhySec Sales Strategic Partner Win of the Year
October 13, 2026INS recognized for helping industrial and infrastructure operators modernize secure IT/OT networks with Cisco technologies and end-to-end service
RICHARDSON, Texas – October 13, 2026 – Industrial Networking Solutions (INS), a Cisco OT Supplier Partner for industrial and infrastructure networks, has been named the recipient of Cisco’s Industrial Networking & PhySec Sales Strategic Partner Win of the Year. Cisco presented the honor at the 2026 INS Annual Meeting on behalf of Cisco’s Industrial Networking & Physical Security department.
“The growth in industrial IoT has been tremendous, and honestly, we’re still early,” said Richard Rogers, CEO of Industrial Networking Solutions. “Plants, utilities, ports, and roadways are all getting connected, and every one of them needs a network that holds up and stays secure. That’s the road ahead for us, and we plan to be in the middle of it.”
“Industrial operations can’t afford surprises on the plant floor, so people lean on partners they trust,” Cisco said in presenting the award. “INS has earned that trust project after project, and that’s why we wanted to honor them.”
INS pairs industry-leading Cisco products, including the Cisco IE line of industrial Ethernet switches, with a full engineering services division and managed support. As a trusted partner, INS puts one team on each project, from selecting the equipment and designing the network to keeping it running after go-live.
Why This Matters
Industrial networks now carry converged IT and OT traffic, support industrial AI, and have to stay secure against modern threats. Cisco’s 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, a survey of more than 1,000 professionals across 19 countries and 21 sectors, points to AI scaling, cybersecurity, and IT/OT collaboration as priorities. Equipment alone doesn’t meet those priorities, which is where a Cisco OT Supplier Partner with engineering and managed-services depth earns its place. For industrial and infrastructure operators, that combination shortens the path from buying hardware to running a network that performs.
About Cisco Industrial IoT Networking
Cisco’s industrial IoT networking portfolio includes industrial switches, routers, wireless, and edge computing, purpose-built for operational technology (OT) environments. Security is built into the network, with visibility into connected assets, segmentation, and secure remote access. AI-driven management and troubleshooting tools help OT and IT teams automate deployment and keep operations running. Cisco offers industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, utilities, oil and gas, roadways, ports and terminals, and public transportation.
About Industrial Networking Solutions
Industrial Networking Solutions (INS) provides leading-edge products, engineering services, and managed solutions that enable secure, high-performance networks for industrial and infrastructure applications. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, INS supports customers across North America with expertise in private cellular, wireless WAN, remote access, and industrial cybersecurity.
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