Industry Solutions
Industry Solutions: Managed IT for Manufacturing Companies
Keep your production running with secure, reliable managed IT for manufacturing companies. IronEdge Group delivers managed IT services that reduce downtime, strengthen cybersecurity, and support your entire operation.
Why Manufacturers Need Specialized IT Support
Manufacturers operate in one of the most high-risk, uptime-critical environments. When IT fails, production stops—costing thousands per minute. Unlike standard SMBs (small-to-mid-sized businesses), manufacturers rely on a mix of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems that must work together securely and reliably. Manufacturers are also exploring AI-driven automation and predictive analytics to improve efficiency. IronEdge supports safe, strategic AI adoption through our ManagedAI™ Services.
IronEdge Group’s IT services for the manufacturing industry help companies address:
- Compliance requirements that demand tighter controls
- Cyberattacks targeting manufacturing (the #1 most attacked industry)
- Data visibility challenges across shop-floor & back-office operations
- Downtime risks that halt production
- Legacy systems that struggle to integrate with modern tools
Learn more about the importance of cybersecurity in your industry by reading our guide, Recent Cyber Attacks in Manufacturing.
What’s Included in IronEdge’s Managed IT Services for Manufacturing
IronEdge Group’s managed IT services for manufacturing companies combine proactive monitoring, production-floor support, and complete IT management tailored for complex manufacturing environments. We also provide professional services that include manufacturing IT consulting, whether it be big picture-based or project-specific.
IronEdge Group provides comprehensive 24/7 IT support for manufacturers and production environments. Because continuous operations are essential, our team delivers round-the-clock troubleshooting for line-stopping issues, responsive help desk assistance for back-office users, and dedicated support for plant-floor devices such as HMIs, kiosks, and controllers. Encourage steady production line uptime across both OT and IT environments with our assistance.
Manufacturing Cybersecurity & Compliance
Manufacturers are one of today’s most-targeted industries, making regulatory and cybersecurity compliance a critical part of any IT solution for manufacturing companies. IronEdge protects your environments with advanced controls, including endpoint and device security, network segmentation across IT and OT systems, vulnerability scanning and remediation, employee cybersecurity training, and full compliance reinforcement for NIST, CMMC, DFARS, and ISO standards.
Learn how to better protect your business with cybersecurity risk management.
IT Solutions for Manufacturing Systems & Applications
Manufacturing relies on complex systems that require expert support, integration, and security. IronEdge provides specialized IT solutions for manufacturing across your essential applications, helping teams work efficiently whether they’re on the plant floor or managing operations remotely.
As more ERP, MES, and inventory systems shift toward hybrid and cloud-based environments, we help manufacturers adopt secure, scalable cloud solutions that improve performance, data access, and system reliability. We also set up unified communications and VoIP systems so that your plant-floor teams, mobile crews, and production supervisors stay connected.
IronEdge supports ERP and production systems such as SAP B1, Sage, NetSuite, Epicor, QuickBooks Enterprise, as well as MES, SCADA, PLC, and other plant-floor data platforms. See how we supported a plastics manufacturer in our QuickBooks migration case study.
Automation, Analytics & Power BI for Manufacturing
As manufacturing IT trends continue toward automation and real-time data visibility, IronEdge helps manufacturers modernize through automated workflows, real-time data integrations, and Power BI dashboards for OEE, downtime, scrap analysis, and other KPIs.
Our Differentiation
IronEdge Group’s Approach Is Distinct
Manufacturers partner with IronEdge because we understand factory-floor operations and production-critical environments. Our Texas roots run deep, and our IT service areas span the Central U.S., which helps us incorporate location-based strategies. When you choose IronEdge, you get expert managed IT services for manufacturing industry firms with customized support, including:
Automation & Data Intelligence Guidance
We help manufacturers adopt automation, analytics & Power BI insights without disrupting production.
Long-Term Technology Strategies
Provide continuous strategic planning & modernization—not reactive, break-fix support.
Manufacturing-Focused Cybersecurity
Strengthen your security posture with advanced protections tailored to modern manufacturing threats.
OT & IT Integration
Because both operational technology & traditional business networks are essential—not just basic office systems.
Uptime & Production Continuity
Prioritization & reliability with proactive monitoring enable rapid responses to minimize downtime.
Benefits of IronEdge Group’s Managed IT for Manufacturing
These advantages are precisely why many IT manufacturing companies and other industries trust IronEdge to support their production environments. Our managed IT services for manufacturing firms deliver measurable improvements across daily operations, including:
Better visibility into plant-floor performance
Faster troubleshooting & support
Improved compliance readiness
Powerful cybersecurity & ransomware defense
Reduced production downtime
Scalable technology for growing operations
Streamlined data, reporting & automation
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Manufacturing IT Support FAQs
IT solutions for manufacturing involve comprehensive services based on both OT and IT systems. Production lines, HMIs, PLCs, and MES systems must be secured and integrated with office networks, which is more complex than typical SMB IT.
IronEdge monitors critical systems 24/7, performs proactive maintenance, and provides rapid response for line-stopping issues. This keeps machines online, reduces bottlenecks, and prevents costly interruptions.
We implement manufacturing-specific cybersecurity strategies, including network segmentation, device hardening, vulnerability scanning, and employee training—all critical due to rising threats in manufacturing.
IronEdge’s award-winning team assists with ERP platforms (SAP B1, Sage, NetSuite), MES, SCADA, PLC data, and other production-critical systems. We help ensure these tools integrate cleanly and securely with your network.
From Power BI dashboards to automated reporting and predictive analytics, IronEdge helps manufacturers turn raw data into improved decision-making, better OEE, and stronger efficiency across the plant.
Operational technology (OT) systems such as PLCs, SCADA, MES, and HMIs require specialized support. IronEdge helps integrate and secure both OT and IT environments so production remains stable and compliant.
Yes. We provide modernization and integration support for aging equipment and outdated software, helping manufacturers transition to more reliable, secure, and scalable technology.
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