Managed IT Services for Manufacturing Companies

IT Support | Cybersecurity | Secure Backups

Waident Offers Managed IT Services for Manufacturing Companies

Manufacturers Can’t Afford Downtime.

When IT issues slow down your systems, they slow down your entire operation. Manufacturing companies need IT that works as hard as they do—fast, reliable, and proactive. At Waident, we provide responsive helpdesk support designed for the unique challenges of manufacturers, keeping your production lines running, your team productive and data safe.

With our expertise in managed IT services and cybersecurity for manufacturing, we’re ready to join your team and deliver robust and reliable IT support that helps your institution run with no hiccups or disruptions.

Chicago SOC 2 MSP

Ransomware Threats in Manufacturing Last Year

According to the Sophos State of Ransomware Manufacturing Report, 65% of Manufacturing companies have become a target for cybercriminals. Over the last two years, we have seen a significant increase in attacks – 56% in 2023 and 55% in 2022.

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Manufacturers hit by ransomware

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Attacks caused by malicious emails

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Attackers targeted backups in manufacturing breaches

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Backup attacks were successful

Our Manufacturing Clients Get the Best High-performance Managed Services:

Managed IT Services We Offer for Manufacturing

Help Desk Support

Our friendly and knowledgeable help desk team is available to address any technical issues. We pride ourselves on offering prompt and efficient support solutions to keep your systems running smoothly.

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Managed Technology

We manage and monitor your entire IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. Our proactive approach identifies potential issues before they become critical, reducing downtime and maintaining productivity.

Strategic IT Guidance

Our experienced IT consultants work closely with your team to develop strategies that align with your business goals. We provide strategic guidance on IT investments, risk management, and technology innovation to keep you ahead of the competition.

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Cybersecurity

We implement industry best practices and adhere to NIST standards to safeguard your critical data and IT systems. Our comprehensive cybersecurity services include intrusion detection, threat monitoring, and advanced security solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats.

Secure Cloud Storage

We offer secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud storage solutions for your company’s data that ensures seamless access and enterprise-scale data backup. 

Manufacturing Application Interoperability, Development, and Performance

Our team of experts provides support for a wide range of manufacturing applications. We collaborate with you to maintain, optimize, and upgrade essential software and applications.

Compliance with Manufacturing Regulations

Our managed services for manufacturing help your business comply with various regulatory requirements, including regulations such as ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST CFS, ISO, CMMC and Cyber liability, and state and federal standards.

Waident is SOC2 certified, the gold standard for security compliance.

What Our Manufacturing Clients Say About Our Managed IT

Waident’s team is very reliable and efficient — they always resolve issues quickly. Moreover, they’re quite proactive in terms of suggesting helpful ideas to improve the client’s processes. They’re also flexible and accessible.

Manager

Manufacturing, Milwaukee

Waident Technology Solutions is experienced and professional. Their team is friendly and easy to work with. They respond to questions in a timely manner. In times of service interruptions, service restoration is a top priority in their workflow.

CFO

Manufacturing, Milwaukee

Waident’s efforts have boosted the client’s sales, revenue, and uptime. They have delivered the project on time and within budget. They are also highly responsive to the client’s needs. Their patience, result-orienteness, and stoic approach are hallmarks of their work.

President

Manufacturing, Gurnee, IL

Why Manufacturers Need Strong IT Support & Security

Manufacturing companies operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where every second of downtime costs money. From network failures to cyberattacks, IT disruptions can cripple operations, halt production lines, and expose sensitive company data. That’s why strong IT support and cybersecurity are no longer optional—they are critical to your success.

Failing to address these challenges can result in data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Our managed services mitigate risks, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory compliance, providing you with peace of mind and a competitive edge.

Why Choose Waident for Your Manufacturing’s Managed IT Services?

Manufacturers need IT that’s reliable, secure, and optimized for production—not a generic, one-size-fits-all solution. With Waident, you get more than just IT support—you get a strategic partner that helps you increase uptime, improve efficiency, and protect your business and your customers.

  • Minimize Downtime, Maximize Productivity – Keep your production lines running with fast, proactive IT support.
  • Stronger Cybersecurity, Fewer Risks – Protect your business and your clients from ransomware, phishing, and data breaches.
  • Seamless Technology Management – We handle ERP, MES, IoT, hardware, and software updates so you can focus on production.
  • On-Site & Remote IT Support – Get expert technicians on demand—available across Wisconsin and Illinois.
  • Regulatory Compliance Made Simple – Stay ahead of CMMC, NIST, and ISO 27001 security standards.
  • Reliable Cloud Backups & Disaster Recovery – Ensure business continuity and protect sensitive customer and supply chain data.
  • Stronger Supply Chain & Customer Trust – Secure, efficient IT builds reliability and confidence with suppliers and customers alike.

 

Strengthen Your Manufacturing IT Security and Optimize Performance

Secure, Streamline, and Strengthen Your Manufacturing IT with Waident

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