IT for manufacturers
When systems go down on the shop floor, production stops. Manufacturers need office and plant systems that stay up, and secure access for staff, suppliers and partners. We keep your technology running and protected, so your team can focus on making things.
We understand that a plant isn’t an office. Updates and changes are planned around production, and security is set up to protect the floor without getting in the way of the work.
The IT challenges we see
- Downtime that halts production, shipping or ordering
- Older machines and software that can’t easily be updated
- Ransomware that targets manufacturers because downtime is so costly
- Suppliers, vendors and remote staff who need access without opening the door to everyone
- Shop floor and office systems on the same network
The compliance you face
Many manufacturers face security requirements from their customers. Defense suppliers may need to meet CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 for controlled information, and larger customers increasingly send security questionnaires. Cyber insurers also ask for controls such as multi-factor sign-in, endpoint protection and tested backups.
How Techo helps
- Monitoring and maintenance of office and shop floor computers
- Network setup that separates production systems from office and guest traffic
- Secure remote access for staff, vendors and partners
- Endpoint protection and security monitoring
- Backups and a recovery plan built around getting production back first
- Help with customer security questionnaires and the IT controls behind them
- Help desk support for office and plant staff
Frequently asked questions
Can you support older machines on the shop floor?
Yes. When equipment can’t be updated, we protect it in other ways, such as keeping it on a separate part of the network and limiting who can reach it.
Can you help us meet a customer’s security requirements?
Yes. We’ll review what they’re asking for, close the gaps on the IT side and help you document the controls you have in place.
Do you support multiple sites?
Yes. We work with businesses nationwide and can support your plant, offices and warehouses as one setup.
Book a free consultation
Want fewer surprises on the floor? Book a free consultation and we’ll look at your systems, your risks and where downtime could hit.