Industrial IT
Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) networks have different demands from enterprise networks. When building these systems, manufacturers need specialized services that recognize these unique demands. Malisko is an expert in implementing IT solutions for the manufacturing industry, so operations like yours can increase efficiency, reduce cost and leverage data insights.
IT Solutions for Manufacturing
Malisko is an experienced provider specializing in designing and deploying industrial IT platforms. Our team offers an extensive range of capabilities to tailor technology solutions to your goals. When developing an industrial IT platform for your operation, we ensure it aligns with all industry standards and allows various disparate systems to connect and share data. With the right solutions in place, your operation can see a notable increase in operational efficiency.
Our skill set is wide-reaching. Some of our manufacturing IT services and areas of expertise include:
- Industrial firewalls
- Micro data centers
- Server virtualization
- Thin client deployment
- Industrial zone systems
- Horizontal and vertical pathway specifications
- Industrial Demilitarized Zone (IDMZ)
- Cisco validated design integration
- Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system design
- Stratus Technologies fault-tolerant infrastructure design
- Virtual machine backup solutions
- Shared storage integration
- Industrial distribution frames
- Industrial network design, deployment and performance assessment
- Physical network infrastructure specifications based on Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE)
Advantages of Industrial Technology Services
Technology and automation solutions for manufacturing can offer various benefits to operations.
Operational Efficiency
Industrial IT enables data collection across industrial machinery, assets and processes. Access to this data and real-time monitoring allow your team to analyze performance, identify the cause of bottlenecks and find gaps in processes that you may not have found otherwise. Use data analytics to make improvements that vastly increase efficiency on your manufacturing lines.
This data can also show you when initiatives to improve performance are effective. Reference data points and view changes over time to understand which decisions have the most impact.
Data-Driven Insights
While your operational data can reveal weak points in your processing, this data is also valuable across different departments. Use performance data for greater oversight of your supply chain to make more informed decisions about vendors and shipping. Access purchasing data to understand client preferences and capture market trends throughout the year. Ultimately, these data-driven insights allow more informed decision-making and more effective resource allocation.
Improved Safety
Industrial IT allows you to monitor performance and the potential safety risks that come with your manufacturing processes. A proactive understanding of these risks lets you act accordingly and protect your team. For example, industrial IT systems can help identify hazard points on your factory floor, informing your safety procedures and training for employees.
Performance data can also help you identify safety risks for specific machines or employees. If you find repeat accidents on certain equipment, you can improve training procedures and ensure all employees understand best practices.
Remote Monitoring and Control
Leverage industrial IT to monitor and control equipment remotely. This ability makes operations more flexible and safer. Manage equipment remotely when human intervention poses a high safety risk. Remote control capabilities can also be valuable in facilities with limited space. Focus human operation on the machines that need it most, and use remote monitoring where it’s most valuable.
Cost Savings
Industrial IT drives cost savings in multiple areas. Data analytics support more informed decision-making. Data-backed decisions often improve resource allocation and help you find ways to save on materials sourcing, processes and more. Predictive maintenance helps you save on costly repairs that occur without a steady maintenance schedule.
Increased safety in your facility can also help you save on unexpected downtime and injuries related to unsafe practices. Increasing efficiency can also lead to pushing out products faster and improving revenue. While cutting costs in some areas, you can boost revenue in others.
Leverage Manufacturing Technology Solutions With Malisko
The benefits of industrial automation solutions are clear, but implementation is critical. Intensive planning, cybersecurity and a defined operational strategy are essential for experiencing these benefits. Data must also be used strategically to ensure the interoperability of machines.
Malisko makes it possible to introduce technology and automation solutions into your manufacturing line. We offer a structured process for understanding your manufacturing goals and implementing a successful IT system. Collaborate with our team to create your industrial IT strategy and drive results following our implementation process.
With nearly three decades of experience, we deliver measurable ROI to clients that take their operations further. See what we can do for you — contact us today.
Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) networks have different demands from enterprise networks. When building these systems, manufacturers need specialized services that recognize these unique demands. Malisko is an expert in implementing IT solutions for the manufacturing industry, so operations like yours can increase efficiency, reduce cost and leverage data insights.
IT Solutions for Manufacturing
Malisko is an experienced provider specializing in designing and deploying industrial IT platforms. Our team offers an extensive range of capabilities to tailor technology solutions to your goals. When developing an industrial IT platform for your operation, we ensure it aligns with all industry standards and allows various disparate systems to connect and share data. With the right solutions in place, your operation can see a notable increase in operational efficiency.
Our skill set is wide-reaching. Some of our manufacturing IT services and areas of expertise include:
- Industrial firewalls
- Micro data centers
- Server virtualization
- Thin client deployment
- Industrial zone systems
- Horizontal and vertical pathway specifications
- Industrial Demilitarized Zone (IDMZ)
- Cisco validated design integration
- Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system design
- Stratus Technologies fault-tolerant infrastructure design
- Server virtualization
- Virtual machine backup solutions
- Thin Client deployment
- Shared storage integration
- Industrial distribution frames
- Industrial network design, deployment and performance assessment
- Physical network infrastructure specifications based on Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE)
Advantages of Industrial Technology Services
Technology and automation solutions for manufacturing can offer various benefits to operations.
Operational Efficiency
Industrial IT enables data collection across industrial machinery, assets and processes. Access to this data and real-time monitoring allow your team to analyze performance, identify the cause of bottlenecks and find gaps in processes that you may not have found otherwise. Use data analytics to make improvements that vastly increase efficiency on your manufacturing lines.
This data can also show you when initiatives to improve performance are effective. Reference data points and view changes over time to understand which decisions have the most impact.
Data-Driven Insights
While your operational data can reveal weak points in your processing, this data is also valuable across different departments. Use performance data for greater oversight of your supply chain to make more informed decisions about vendors and shipping. Access purchasing data to understand client preferences and capture market trends throughout the year. Ultimately, these data-driven insights allow more informed decision-making and more effective resource allocation.
Improved Safety
Industrial IT allows you to monitor performance and the potential safety risks that come with your manufacturing processes. A proactive understanding of these risks lets you act accordingly and protect your team. For example, industrial IT systems can help identify hazard points on your factory floor, informing your safety procedures and training for employees.
Performance data can also help you identify safety risks for specific machines or employees. If you find repeat accidents on certain equipment, you can improve training procedures and ensure all employees understand best practices.
Remote Monitoring and Control
Leverage industrial IT to monitor and control equipment remotely. This ability makes operations more flexible and safer. Manage equipment remotely when human intervention poses a high safety risk. Remote control capabilities can also be valuable in facilities with limited space. Focus human operation on the machines that need it most, and use remote monitoring where it’s most valuable.
Cost Savings
Industrial IT drives cost savings in multiple areas. Data analytics support more informed decision-making. Data-backed decisions often improve resource allocation and help you find ways to save on materials sourcing, processes and more. Predictive maintenance helps you save on costly repairs that occur without a steady maintenance schedule.
Increased safety in your facility can also help you save on unexpected downtime and injuries related to unsafe practices. Increasing efficiency can also lead to pushing out products faster and improving revenue. While cutting costs in some areas, you can boost revenue in others.
Leverage Manufacturing Technology Solutions With Malisko
The benefits of industrial automation solutions are clear, but implementation is critical. Intensive planning, cybersecurity and a defined operational strategy are essential for experiencing these benefits. Data must also be used strategically to ensure the interoperability of machines.
Malisko makes it possible to introduce technology and automation solutions into your manufacturing line. We offer a structured process for understanding your manufacturing goals and implementing a successful IT system. Collaborate with our team to create your industrial IT strategy and drive results following our implementation process.
With nearly three decades of experience, we deliver measurable ROI to clients that take their operations further. See what we can do for you — contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smart Manufacturing
Still have questions about smart manufacturing? We can answer them.
What is manufacturing intelligence and how is it different from regular reporting?
Smart manufacturing applies the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to the production process. Manufacturing intelligence goes beyond static reports. It involves continuously collecting, contextualizing, and presenting operational data in ways that support real-time decisions. Where traditional reporting tells you what happened after the fact, a well-designed manufacturing intelligence system tells you what is happening now — and often why — so your team can act before a problem becomes a loss.
Do we need to replace our existing control systems to get started?
Not necessarily. Malisko specializes in integrating manufacturing intelligence solutions with existing infrastructure — including legacy historians, PLCs, DCS systems, and ERP platforms. In many cases, the data you need is already being collected; the gap is in how it is structured, presented, and made available to the people who need it.
How long does a manufacturing intelligence project typically take?
Project timelines vary based on scope, the number of data sources being integrated, and the complexity of the reporting requirements. A focused dashboard or reporting project for a single line or facility can often be completed in weeks. Enterprise-scale deployments across multiple sites are phased over several months. Malisko works with you during the front-end design phase to define scope and set realistic project timelines. The easiest way to start with smart manufacturing is to partner with a company that offers a full suite of automation and IoT services, such as Malisko.
Can manufacturing intelligence solutions be accessed remotely or on mobile devices?
Yes. Modern manufacturing intelligence platforms support web-based and mobile access, allowing managers and executives to view production KPIs, alerts, and reports from anywhere. Malisko designs solutions with your access requirements in mind, whether that means plant-floor displays, office dashboards, or remote mobile access.
What is the difference between a DCS and a PLC-based control system?
A Distributed Control System (DCS) is designed for complex, continuous process applications — think chemical plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or large food and beverage facilities with many interdependent control loops. DCS platforms excel at managing hundreds or thousands of I/O points with tight integration between control, alarming, and historian functions. PLC-based systems (often combined with SCADA) are more common in discrete and hybrid manufacturing environments where the emphasis is on machine-level control and sequencing. Malisko has expertise in both architectures and can help you determine which approach best fits your process requirements.
How disruptive is a DCS migration? Can we do it without shutting down production?
Migration complexity depends on the size of your system, the criticality of the process, and the gap between your existing platform and the target architecture. Malisko uses a structured migration methodology that prioritizes production continuity — including parallel operation strategies, phased cutover plans, and thorough simulation and testing before any live changes. Many migrations can be executed during planned maintenance windows, minimizing impact on production schedules.
Can Malisko help us make the business case for a process automation investment?
Yes. We regularly support clients in building the justification for automation projects, including ROI modeling, energy savings projections, downtime cost analysis, and compliance risk assessments. A front-end engineering design (FEED) engagement is often the right first step — it gives you the engineering detail needed to develop an accurate capital estimate and a clear picture of the expected return.
Contact our Industrial IT Experts Today
Malisko offers a wide range of Industrial IT solutions catered to your facility’s specific needs. Contact our experts today for all of your Industrial IT needs.
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