We're a small company based in Australia that specializes in industrial controls like PLCs and machine controllers. One of our clients needs to upgrade some aging servers that host about 10 to 20 virtual machines just for the industrial environment. Although we're eager to help, we realize this isn't our expertise. We've been searching for a company or consultant who can assist with this upgrade but have only found managed service providers (MSPs) that don't seem to have experience in industrial settings. I'm curious—how would you describe what this type of project entails, and how can we find the right expertise?
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I managed an IT setup involving a production system with Rockwell Factorytalk in a virtual environment, so I get what you’re dealing with. When you mention "industrial environment," are you talking about the hardware or the software side? I’ve designed and installed server rooms right in factories, along with the virtual infrastructures. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat about this more!
It's crucial to find an MSP with a solid understanding of manufacturing and industrial settings. Make sure to ask for references and check them. Surprisingly, some providers might exaggerate their experience.
Alliance Automation has a specialized OT team focusing on infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems. They have offices in your area too. I can help connect you with someone if you’re interested!
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