Industry
Manufacturing
IT for organizations that make things, from the office to the production floor, including the specialized equipment that keeps the line running.
The challenges we see
Equipment that can't be upgraded
Production machines that still run an older version of Windows because there's no upgrade path or the maker is out of business. We isolate them so they keep working without putting the rest of the network at risk.
Bar codes and scanning
Scanners, label printers, and the applications behind them, working reliably from receiving through production to shipping.
Process-heavy operations
Orders, production steps, and inventory that have to move cleanly between the floor, the office, and your accounting system.
Downtime stops the line
When production stops, so does revenue. Support has to be fast and know your environment.
We work with printers, ingredient and supplement makers, and other organizations where production depends on process and specialized equipment.
Older equipment, kept running safely
Presses, mixers, packaging lines, and testing instruments often come with a computer running an older version of Windows. Ordinarily that would be a no-go. But sometimes there's no upgrade path, the equipment maker is no longer in business, or replacing a machine that works just to change its operating system makes no sense.
We don't pretend those machines aren't there. We put them on their own isolated network segment, allow only the connections they actually need, keep them off email and the web, control how files get on and off them, and keep a full backup so a failure doesn't stop production. The equipment keeps doing its job, and the rest of your network isn't exposed because of it.
Bar coding that works
We have solid experience with bar code scanners, label printers, and the applications that drive them, and with connecting them to inventory and accounting systems such as Business Central.
How we help
- Managed IT & Help DeskDay-to-day support from our own US-based team that answers the phone and knows your environment.Learn more
- CybersecuritySecurity that protects your organization without slowing your people down.Learn more
- Business Systems IntegrationConnect QuickBooks Online and Business Central to your operations, website, and portal. Securely.Learn more
Case studies
All case studies- Server MigrationThis navitend client has an improved, stable computer network and is enjoying the confidence that comes with having a competent and responsive IT partner.Read the story
- network consolidation and moveToday this client has a solid, reliable and secure computer network and phone platform in their new facility.Read the story
- server architecture and legacy systemsBy virtualizing this server we have been able to enable continual operations for this client and even perform simple "upgrades" from time to time by making…Read the story
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)Our client was able to focus on running and growing their business without a costly and disruptive office relocation. PostScript: This business has outgrown…Read the story
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