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3 Ways Managed IT Can Streamline Your Manufacturing Operations

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Jul 5, 2023 8:00:00 AM

In today's fast-paced and competitive manufacturing industry, it is crucial to have a streamlined operation that can keep up with the changing demands of the market. Managed IT services can play a vital role in achieving this goal. By outsourcing IT management to experts, manufacturers can focus on their core competencies while leaving technology-related tasks to professionals.

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Topics: #Manufacturing, Manufacturers, higher manufacturing output

4 Compelling Reasons Why Manufacturers Need Managed IT

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on May 8, 2023 3:50:01 PM

In recent years, the manufacturing industry has experienced a series of significant challenges. Supply chains have been disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic, a strong workforce has become more difficult to procure, and factories have endured extended shutdowns.

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Topics: #Manufacturing, managed it services

Securing the Supply Chain: Why Cybersecurity is Critical for Manufacturing

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Apr 4, 2023 1:20:53 PM

In today's era, cybersecurity has become a crucial aspect for companies worldwide. With the manufacturing processes increasingly becoming digitized and automated, the need to secure the supply chain is more important than ever before. One of the major challenges that manufacturers face is the potential threat to their intellectual property and sensitive data. Cybersecurity measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and data encryption can help to mitigate these risks.

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Topics: #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity

Is Your Supply Chain Secure? Here’s How to Ensure Your Cybersecurity is On Point

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Jan 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Manufacturers and others in wholesale/distribution/logistics arena have seen evidence that supply chains are becoming a prime target for hackers. In fact, experts predict that by 2025, almost half of worldwide organizations will have been attacked through their software supply chains — an increase of more than 300% since 2021. 

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Topics: #SupplyChain, #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity, cyber security for supply chain, cybersecurity and manufacturing

Why Identity Management is Critical for Manufacturers Using Cloud Technology

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Dec 8, 2022 8:30:00 AM

A startling new report underscores the vulnerability that manufacturers face when moving data into the cloud. In fact, over half of all manufacturing operations were attacked through their cloud infrastructure in 2022. In general, more manufacturers have moved operations into a cloud-based environment in order to support hybrid work environments and remote workers as industry responded to pressures prompted by the pandemic. 

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Topics: #Manufacturing, Cloud computing, cloud technology

Why Communication is Critical for Manufacturing and How Managed IT Can Help

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Nov 8, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Global lockdowns, supply chain breakdowns, and low employment levels have all combined to move the manufacturing industry into its current phase. With an emphasis on resiliency, sustainability, agility, and above all, employee health and safety, manufacturers must adopt new procedures and strategies, or risk being displaced by more agile competitors. 

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Topics: #ManagedITServices, #Manufacturing, MSP, #communication

New Risks Make Cybersecurity a Must for Manufacturers

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Oct 31, 2022 9:00:00 AM

With supply chain disruptions and uncertainty in the markets, manufacturing companies have a lot of challenges these days. Unfortunately, the challenges are only increasing, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Topics: #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity

Enabling the Factory of the Future for Medical Device Manufacturers

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Sep 9, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Medical device manufacturers face many challenges these days, especially with recent supply chain snarls and snafus. A balance must be achieved between bringing a product to market quickly and ensuring products are reliable and effective. 

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Topics: Managed IT, #Manufacturing, medical device

The Key to Properly Managing Your Manufacturing Operation for Greater Success

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Jun 10, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Manufacturers are still feeling the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic, with disruption set to proceed well beyond 2022. As such, thought leaders are looking for ways to address the weaknesses in their operations and optimize systems using advanced technologies and, of course, the power of data. Because of the rapidly changing face of market conditions, long-term programs focusing on digital transformation are no longer providing real benefits. Instead, many are turning to shorter-term solutions to make the kind of strides needed in a hypercompetitive marketplace. 

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Topics: Managed IT, #Manufacturing, managing your manufacturing operation

Cybersecurity and Manufacturing: What You Need to Know in 2022

Posted by Blue Technologies Ohio on Apr 4, 2022 9:03:20 AM

Over the past few years, the manufacturing industry has been targeted by cybercriminals — from the well-known SolarWinds hack to the attack on one of the largest meat processing companies in the world. The increasing focus on manufacturers by cybercriminals is down to the industry’s growing reliance on digital tech and their move toward a digital transformation. With more than a third of manufacturers realizing better business value from spending on IT, digitalization is proceeding at warp speed which is both good — and bad.

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Topics: #Manufacturing, #cybersecurity, Cyberattacks, Hackers, cybersecurity and manufacturing

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