Cisco: Krakow is now amongst technological elite

Industry 4.0 is becoming a reality in Poland, with companies increasingly investing in automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, says Przemysław Kania, General Manager of Cisco Poland. Krakow is one of the largest Cisco centers in the world and today employs over three thousand people.

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, proving that technology is no longer optional but essential for competitiveness. Many Polish firms now implement IoT, digital twins, and predictive systems, yet progress is still hindered by mindset and lack of strategy, not costs.

Kania stresses that Polish managers often try to “do everything themselves” instead of using cloud services, outsourcing, and expert know-how, unlike their Western counterparts. Cisco’s experience shows that technological change requires not just investment but also a shift in management thinking. Poland, he adds, has the talent and potential to become a true Industry 4.0 hub in Europe.

(wnp.pl)