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Industrial Automation

Using control systems and software to automate production processes. Industrial automation depends on secure SCADA and OT networks supported by managed network services and cybersecurity services.

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Why this matters to Ohio SMBs

Industrial Automation directly impacts uptime, compliance, and customer trust for businesses across Dayton and the Midwest. Clear understanding of this term helps leadership make better investments and avoid costly downtime.

Related problems businesses face

  • Confusion around Industrial Automation causing stalled projects or poor vendor decisions.
  • Gaps in security or reliability because Industrial Automation is not implemented correctly.
  • Teams lacking a roadmap that ties Industrial Automation to budgets, compliance, and growth.

How MNI approaches it

We pair a vCIO-led roadmap with hands-on engineers to design, deploy, and manage Industrial Automation in your environment. That includes clear SLAs, executive-ready updates, and integrations with your existing stack.

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Related terms

Manufacturing IT SupportOT Security (Operational Technology)Healthcare IT SupportHIPAA ComplianceGovernment / Municipal IT

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