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Manufacturing IT

Keep production running, 24/7.

Manufacturing cannot afford downtime. LogicalNet provides the managed IT, multi-site connectivity, server infrastructure, cybersecurity, and backup that keep manufacturers’ business systems and back-office operations running reliably — alongside whatever your production-system vendors handle on the shop floor.

OT/IT expertise
NIST SP 800-82
99.9% uptime
CMMC ready
24/7
Operations
OT/IT
Convergence
CMMC
Ready
99.9%
Uptime SLA
Connectivity & Infrastructure

The IT foundation production runs on

Production systems are vendor-managed, but they depend on the network, servers, and security underneath. That foundation is where we focus.

Plant networkingWired and wireless infrastructure that keeps shop-floor and office systems connected reliably.
IT/OT network segmentationFirewalls and VLAN segmentation that isolate production networks from the corporate environment.
Server infrastructureServers, virtualization, storage, and backup for the systems your ERP, MES, and line-of-business applications run on.
Cybersecurity for the IT sideEndpoint protection, identity, email security, and SOC monitoring for the corporate IT environment.
Enterprise IT

IT that supports the business

Manufacturing needs IT just like any other business — email, collaboration, cloud, security — plus the complexity of multi-site operations.

ERP & MES infrastructureWe host and maintain the servers, virtualization, storage, backup, and connectivity ERP and MES platforms run on — while your application vendor manages the software itself.
Multi-site connectivitySD-WAN, VPN, and fiber linking plants, warehouses, and offices.
Compliance & regulatory readinessCybersecurity controls, documentation, and audit prep for manufacturers facing customer, supply-chain, or regulatory compliance obligations.
DR for operationsBackup and disaster recovery that accounts for shop floor continuity.
How It Works

A clear, repeatable process

Every engagement follows the same four-step framework — so you always know where things stand.

1

Assessment

Evaluate IT and OT environments, network architecture, and compliance requirements.

2

Segment

Implement proper OT/IT segmentation aligned to IEC 62443 or NIST SP 800-82.

3

Secure

Deploy security monitoring, endpoint protection, and access controls appropriate for each zone.

4

Monitor

24/7 monitoring of both IT and OT environments with appropriate alert tuning.

Manufacturing types

Options that fit your business

Different manufacturing environments have different technology needs. We work with all of them.

TypeExamplesWhere We FocusCommon IT Needs
DiscreteMetal fab, electronicsNetwork, servers, ERP infrastructureMulti-site connectivity, backup, security
ProcessChemical, food, pharmaIT/OT segmentation, infrastructureCompliance, uptime, audit trails
Job ShopCustom fab, toolingOffice IT, file sharing, M365Flexibility, lean IT footprint
DistributionWarehouse, logisticsMulti-site WAN, scanners, WMS infrastructureReliable connectivity across locations
Manufacturing Platforms

The IT, network, and infrastructure capabilities manufacturers rely on.

We support the IT foundation underneath. Production systems (PLCs, MES, SCADA) and ERP/MES applications are managed by their vendors — we provide best-effort support and coordinate with vendors when issues touch the infrastructure.

Microsoft 365
SharePoint & Teams
Identity & MFA
Mobile Device Management
Network & Multi-Site Connectivity
Server & Virtualization Infrastructure
Endpoint Protection & SOC
Email Security & BEC Defense
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Security Awareness Training
IT/OT Segmentation
Who This Is For

Built for growing Upstate NY organizations

Discrete manufacturing

Metal fabrication, electronics assembly, medical devices, and precision machining.

Food & beverage

Food processing, beverage manufacturing, and packaging with traceability needs.

Industrial & distribution

Multi-site manufacturers, warehouses, and distribution operations that need reliable connectivity, infrastructure, and security across locations.

Common Questions

Questions we hear from IT leaders

No. Production systems like PLCs, HMIs, MES, and SCADA are vendor-managed. Our role is the IT foundation underneath — the network they connect to, the servers ERP and MES platforms run on, IT/OT segmentation, backup, and cybersecurity for the corporate IT side.
We support the infrastructure your ERP runs on — servers, virtualization, storage, backup, and connectivity — while your ERP vendor or in-house team manages the application itself.
Yes. We help manufacturers improve their cybersecurity posture and prepare for CMMC requirements through controls, documentation, and technical safeguards on the IT side of the business.
We isolate legacy systems with network segmentation and firewall controls, and document residual risk for compliance — keeping them functional while limiting their exposure to the rest of the environment.
Yes. Multi-site connectivity — secure WAN, VPN, and firewall services linking plants, warehouses, and corporate offices — is one of our core services for manufacturers.
We coordinate with your production schedule, maintain spare hardware for critical IT and network devices, and have engineers on-call for after-hours emergencies.
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