Managed IT for manufacturers · Bay Area
Bulletproof IT for manufacturing
Plants that run around the clock need technology that just works. We build secure shop-floor networks, support air-gapped machines and choose hardware that survives dust, heat and vibration – without ever taking a production line down.
Book an IT Consultation →How we support the shop floorDowntime isn’t an option
When the line stops, everything stops
A plant running 24 hours a day can’t wait for IT. Every minute a production line is down costs money, delays orders and strains customer relationships. We run IT the way good plants run maintenance – planned, proactive and built to last.
- Change windows planned around production – updates and upgrades happen between shifts, not during them
- Preventive maintenance for IT – switches, access points, servers and backups checked before they fail
- Redundancy where it matters – spare hardware, backup internet and battery power for critical systems
- Simple, proven technology that lasts for years and doesn’t need constant attention
- 24/7 monitoring, so problems on the night shift get caught too
Who we work with
IT for manufacturers that make real things
Over the years we’ve supported Bay Area manufacturers of all kinds, including:
Pearson Electric
Circuits for the power industry
JW Dunn
Specialty valves
Concrete Works
Precast concrete products
Fasco Fastener
Fasteners and hardware
The shop floor is different
IT that understands operational technology
Office IT and the plant floor share a building, but they have very different needs. Production equipment often runs older software, can’t be patched on a whim and has to stay online. We design around that.
Air-gapped networks
Machines and controls that should never touch the internet are kept on isolated networks – with a safe, documented way to get files to them.
PLCs, HMIs & CNC machines
We support the computers and networks that program, monitor and feed your production equipment, and work alongside your machine vendors.
IT / OT segmentation
Office email and web browsing stay separate from shop-floor equipment, so a phishing click in the front office can’t reach the production line.
Controlled vendor access
Equipment vendors get remote access only when you approve it, only to their machines, and every session is logged.
Machine programs backed up
CNC programs, PLC logic and machine configurations backed up and versioned, so a failed controller doesn’t mean starting from scratch.
Wi-Fi for the plant floor
Coverage that holds up around steel racking, concrete walls and heavy equipment – for scanners, tablets and floor terminals.
Reliable, secure Wi-Fi →From the field · Concrete Works
Air-gapped CNC machines in a concrete plant
Concrete Works manufactures precast concrete products – an environment full of dust, dirt and heavy equipment. Their CNC machines had to stay air-gapped from the rest of the network, but still needed new cutting files every day.
We designed Wi-Fi that works across the plant, built a secure protocol for transferring files to each machine, and chose hardware that could survive the conditions on the floor.
- Plant-wide Wi-Fi designed around concrete walls and heavy equipment
- Air-gapped CNC machines kept off the network entirely
- A documented file-transfer protocol to get programs to each machine safely
- Regular cleaning of computers exposed to dust and grit
- Hardened hardware chosen for a harsh environment
Built for harsh environments
Hardware that survives the plant floor
Dust, heat, moisture and vibration kill ordinary office computers. We have years of experience choosing and maintaining equipment that holds up – so it lasts longer and needs less attention.
- Industrial and fanless PCs that don’t pull dust into the case
- Sealed, washable keyboards and protective enclosures for screens
- Industrial-rated switches and access points for heat, dust and vibration
- Battery backup and surge protection on every critical machine
- Scheduled cleaning of computers and equipment in dirty areas
- Spare hardware on hand so a failed PC is swapped in minutes
The front office, too
Everything else your company runs on
ERP & MRP
The systems your orders, inventory and production schedules run through – supported and backed up, working with your ERP vendor during issues.
CAD/CAM & engineering
Workstations and file shares for engineering, with version control so the floor always builds from the current revision.
Cybersecurity
Manufacturing is one of the most targeted industries for ransomware. We protect the office and the plant with 24/7 monitoring, MFA and tested backups.
Our security services →Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
Email, Teams and file sharing for office staff, supervisors and remote sales teams.
Cameras & access control
Security cameras for the yard, loading docks and production floor, plus door and gate access.
Phones & paging
Business phones and overhead paging that cut through plant noise.
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Keep your lines running
Tell us about your plant, your equipment and what keeps you up at night – we’ll show you how to make your IT as reliable as your production process.
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