IT Support for Manufacturing Businesses
Managed IT services for Australian manufacturers. ERP support, OT/IT network segmentation, cybersecurity, and 24/7 monitoring to keep production running.
Managed IT for Melbourne Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses operate in environments where IT downtime has an immediate and measurable impact on production output, delivery commitments, and revenue. CX IT Services provides managed IT support designed for the specific demands of Australian manufacturers - from ERP platform management and OT/IT network segmentation through to cybersecurity frameworks that protect both corporate and operational technology environments. We understand that your production schedule does not accommodate IT problems.
Key Certifications
IT Built for the Factory Floor, Not Just the Office
Manufacturing businesses have unique IT requirements that generic IT providers miss. OT/IT network separation, ERP reliability, and supply chain connectivity all demand specialist knowledge and a proactive approach to prevent downtime before it happens.
Challenges Unique to Manufacturing
The IT problems that Melbourne manufacturing face - and how we solve them.
ERP Downtime Halts Production
When your ERP goes down - whether it is SAP, MYOB Advanced, Pronto, or an industry-specific platform - production scheduling, purchasing, and despatch all stop. We manage ERP infrastructure with high-availability configurations and rapid response SLAs.
OT and IT Networks Are Mixed
Many manufacturers have operational technology (PLCs, SCADA, factory automation) and corporate IT on the same network. This creates serious security and reliability risks. We design and implement proper OT/IT segmentation without disrupting operations.
Cybersecurity Threats Target Manufacturers
Manufacturing is one of the most targeted sectors for ransomware attacks. An encrypted ERP or production management system can shut down an entire facility. We implement layered security that protects both office and operational environments.
Legacy Systems Are Everywhere
Many manufacturers run legacy software and equipment that cannot easily be updated. We specialise in securing and integrating legacy systems with modern IT environments, extending their useful life without compromising security.
Supply Chain Connectivity Demands
EDI, supplier portals, logistics integrations, and customer order management systems all require reliable, secure connectivity. We manage the network and security infrastructure that keeps your supply chain integrations running.
Multi-Site Complexity
Manufacturing groups often operate across multiple facilities with different network setups, legacy infrastructure, and IT histories. We design and manage unified IT environments across all sites from a single managed service.
"Every minute of unplanned downtime costs real money. Proactive IT management keeps the production floor moving."
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Software & Systems We Support
Our team has hands-on experience with the platforms your manufacturing depend on.
Compliance & Security for Manufacturing
We implement the technical controls that support your regulatory and professional compliance obligations.
Australian Privacy Act
Manufacturing businesses collecting customer, supplier, and employee data must comply with the Privacy Act 1988. We implement data handling controls, access management, and breach response procedures.
ISO 27001 Alignment
For manufacturers supplying to defence, government, or enterprise customers, ISO 27001 alignment is increasingly required. We provide the technical controls and documentation to support certification.
ITAR/Export Controls
Defence-adjacent manufacturers must maintain strict controls over technical data access. We implement access management and audit logging to support ITAR and export control compliance.
Cyber Insurance Requirements
Cyber insurers increasingly require manufacturers to demonstrate MFA, endpoint protection, backup testing, and network segmentation. We implement and document these controls to support your insurance application.
Services Tailored for Manufacturing
The specific managed IT services most relevant to Melbourne manufacturing.
Managed IT Support
Your Complete IT Department, Without the Overhead
IT Support & Helpdesk
Real People. Fast Answers. Problems Fixed.
Cyber Security
IT Security Experts. Melbourne-Based Response.
Cloud Services
Modern Cloud Infrastructure, Expertly Managed
Business Internet & Firewall
Business-Grade Connectivity with Enterprise Security
Microsoft 365
Get More from Microsoft 365 - Licensing, Security, and Copilot
Our Manufacturing Clients
What Melbourne manufacturing say about CX IT Services.
"Before CX IT Services we had no idea our OT and corporate networks were on the same VLAN. They found it in week one and fixed it without touching production."
"Our ERP was running on a server that nobody had patched in three years. CX migrated us to a hosted environment with proper backups and we have not had an unplanned outage since."
Watch & Learn
How We Support Manufacturing Businesses
Watch a quick overview of how CX IT Services delivers managed IT for Australian businesses - and whether we could be the right fit for your team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Melbourne manufacturing about our IT services.
Can you support our ERP system?
We support all major ERP platforms used by Australian manufacturers including SAP Business One, MYOB Advanced, Pronto Xi, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and others. We manage the server infrastructure, network connectivity, and user access that your ERP depends on, and we coordinate directly with your ERP vendor when application-level issues arise.
How do you handle OT/IT network segmentation?
We conduct a network audit to map all OT devices (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial IoT) and corporate IT assets. We then design a segmented network architecture that isolates OT devices on dedicated VLANs with strict firewall rules, preventing a corporate network compromise from reaching operational technology while maintaining the integrations your production systems require.
Can you support a multi-site manufacturing group?
Yes. We design site-to-site connectivity (SD-WAN or MPLS depending on requirements), implement consistent security and monitoring across all facilities, and provide a single helpdesk for all staff. Centralised management means configuration changes and security updates roll out to all sites simultaneously.
What happens if our production network goes down?
Managed clients in manufacturing environments have priority response SLAs. Critical incidents receive an immediate remote response targeting resolution within 1 hour, with on-site escalation dispatched in parallel if remote resolution is not progressing. We also implement redundant connectivity for production-critical environments to minimise the risk of a single point of failure.
What cybersecurity protections do manufacturers specifically need?
Manufacturing businesses need layered security that covers both corporate IT and operational technology environments. This includes endpoint detection and response on all corporate workstations, network segmentation to isolate OT systems, email threat protection against business email compromise and supply chain fraud, immutable offsite backup for ERP and critical systems, and staff security awareness training. Manufacturers are among the most targeted sectors for ransomware attacks - an encrypted ERP can shut down an entire facility.
Where in Melbourne do you provide on-site IT support for manufacturers?
We support manufacturers across Melbourne's industrial corridors including Dandenong, Clayton, Braeside, Keysborough, Laverton, Sunshine, Derrimut, Campbellfield, Preston, and Tullamarine. We also provide on-site support to Geelong and Ballarat manufacturing businesses. For critical production issues, our engineers can be on-site within 60-90 minutes across most metropolitan Melbourne industrial areas.
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