# Are We There Yet? | Cisco

By grant.harrell · Published 2023-11-17 · Updated 2026-07-23 · Transportation on MarketScale
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> Connected vehicles and autonomous systems demand bulletproof infrastructure, forcing the transportation industry to reimagine security and reliability at scale

## Key points

- Connected vehicles require a bulletproof infrastructure to maintain security and reliability at scale.
- Cisco's partnership with Ford aims to enhance the infrastructure for digitally connected vehicles.
- Connectivity and security are critical for the functionality and safety of transportation systems.

In the transportation/mobility space, reliance on connectivity and security is critical to ensure reliability and safety, making conversations about how technology is reshaping transportation more relevant than ever. As the industry looks towards a future where vehicles are not just modes of transport but sophisticated nodes in a broader network of connectivity and security, the stakes are high. With [**Cisco's**](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/index.html) investment in the digital infrastructure of transportation and [**Ford's**](https://www.ford.com/) mammoth [$50 billion commitment](https://investor.cisco.com/news/news-details/2022/Cisco-and-Ford-CEOs-to-Discuss-the-Role-of-Technology-in-Transforming-the-Automotive-Industry-and-How-People-Use-Their-Vehicles/default.aspx) by 2026, the implications for industry and personal mobility are profound.

> The stakes are high when vehicles are sophisticated nodes in a broader network of connectivity and security.

What does the future of transportation look like when every aspect of mobility is connected? How will this reshape our daily commutes, cities, and environmental footprint? These questions surrounding connectivity and security in transportation/mobility take center stage on [Are We There Yet?](https://marketscale.com/shows/are-we-there-yet/)

In this episode, host [Grant Harrell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantharrell/) invites [**Wes Sylvester,**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wessylvester/) the Worldwide Vice President for the Industry Solutions Group at **Cisco**, to dive into the transformative role of [technology in mobility](https://marketscale.com/industries/transportation/safety-of-autonomous-vehicles-will-partially-rely-on-the-public-embracement-of-its-technology/). They discuss how connectivity can enhance safety, the importance of security in an increasingly networked world, and the role of **Cisco** in powering these changes.

Key points of their conversation include:

- The integration of **Cisco's** technologies in making roadways safer and vehicles smarter
- The necessity of connectivity and security for the functionality and safety of transport systems
- How **Cisco's** partnership with **Ford** is advancing the infrastructure for digitally connected vehicles

### About the Guest

**Wes Sylvester** brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in the utility space and his 12 years at **Cisco**. His role involves bridging the gap between technology and practical industry solutions, and he is instrumental in **Cisco's** leadership within transportation and mobility.

Tags: Are We There Yet?, Cisco, connectivity and security, connectivity and security in transportation, Grant Harrell, transportation innovation, Wes Sylvester

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