Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Keep the lines running and the attackers out
Modern factories depend on connected machines, reliable networks and systems that talk to each other. That brings efficiency, and new ways for things to go wrong. We help manufacturers choose connectivity, security, automation and customer service technology that keeps production moving.
Manufacturing is one of the most attacked industries
IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index has ranked manufacturing among the most targeted industries for cyber attacks, largely because downtime is so costly that attackers expect to be paid. Source: IBM X-Force.
IT and OT
Keep the office and the factory floor apart, safely
When office systems and production machines share one flat network, one phishing email can stop a line. Separating them, with a single monitored route between the two, limits the damage an attack can do while keeping the data you need flowing.
Where we help
From the shop floor to the order desk
Factory connectivity
Reliable Wi-Fi and private mobile networks that cope with metal, machinery and large sites.
Operational security
Network separation, monitoring and response built around production, not just the office.
Automation and AI
Order processing, predictive maintenance and reporting without re-keying data.
B2B customer service
Order queries, returns and account management handled on one platform.
Who it matters to
How do we avoid unplanned downtime?
Resilient connectivity and security designed around production.
How do we secure machines we can’t easily patch?
Separated networks, monitoring and a tested response plan.
Can customers track orders without calling us?
Self-service order updates and a joined-up service platform.
Where are we overspending on legacy lines and systems?
A market comparison and a plan to retire what you don’t need.
What it costs
Our advice costs you nothing. When you buy through us, the supplier pays us a fee, on the same basis for every supplier we shortlist, so no one can pay for a better recommendation. If the right answer is to stay where you are, we’ll tell you.
Why Quetzel
We’ve worked inside the vendors and integrators that manufacturers rely on, so we know which networks cope on a factory floor and which security tools understand production. We compare the whole market and stay involved after go-live.
Questions we’re often asked
Do you work with multi-site manufacturers?
Yes. We look at connectivity, security and telephony across every site, including overseas plants.
Can you help secure machines that can’t be updated?
Yes. Network separation and monitoring protect older equipment that can’t be patched easily.
Is private 5G worth it for a factory?
Sometimes. For large or metal-heavy sites it can beat Wi-Fi. We compare the options for your site before you commit.
Can automation help with order processing?
Yes. Orders arriving by email or portal can be captured and entered into your ERP automatically, with exceptions flagged to a person.
Do you favour any vendor?
No. We compare across the market and every shortlisted supplier pays us on the same basis.
Where to next
Keep exploring
Services for manufacturing
Business connectivity →Cyber security →Workflow automation & AI →Cloud infrastructure →
Marketplace
Committed to AWS, Microsoft or Google? Buy software through their marketplaces and count it towards what you’ve already agreed to spend.
How we work
From first conversation to go-live and beyond: 350+ vendors compared, contracts negotiated, and support after launch.
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