Shop-floor networks
Dust, distance, and machinery make for unreliable Wi-Fi and cabling that was added one machine at a time.
Manufacturing
IT for manufacturers that keeps the line moving
Downtime on the shop floor costs real money by the hour. We build networks and backups that keep production, shipping, and the ERP running.
The Challenges
The IT problems we see most in your line of work
Production systems on the office network
Machine controllers and older PCs often share a network with email, so one infected laptop can reach the line.
ERP and scheduling uptime
When the ERP is down, orders, inventory, and shipping stop with it.
Older machines and software
Equipment that runs unsupported operating systems cannot simply be updated and needs protecting another way.
How We Help
What we put in place for you
Industrial-grade networking
Cabling, switches, and Wi-Fi designed for the plant, documented and monitored.
Learn more →OT/IT separation
Production equipment on its own segmented network with firewall rules that limit what can reach it.
Learn more →ERP server care
Monitoring, patching, and capacity planning for the servers your ERP depends on.
Learn more →Backups and recovery
Image-based, immutable backups of servers and machine-control PCs with tested restores.
Learn more →Security for the whole plant
Endpoint protection, MFA, and monitoring that cover the office and the floor.
Learn more →24/7 monitoring
Alerts on failing disks, offline equipment, and suspicious activity around the clock.
Learn more →If you supply defense or regulated customers, they may require specific cybersecurity controls. We help you understand the requirements and implement the technical side.
FAQ
Common questions
Can you protect machines running old versions of Windows?
Often yes. When an update is not possible, we isolate the machine on its own network, limit what it can talk to, and back it up.
What is OT/IT separation?
It means keeping production equipment (OT) on a separate network from office computers (IT), so problems in one cannot easily spread to the other.
Can maintenance happen without stopping production?
Yes. We schedule changes around your shifts and planned downtime.
Do you support our ERP?
We support the servers, network, and backups it runs on and work with your ERP vendor on application issues.
Get Started
Keep production running and your plant protected
Call 507.609.5337 or book a free, no-obligation assessment. We'll show you what we find in plain English.