//IT Services for Manufacturing & Distribution

IT FOR MANUFACTURING
& DISTRIBUTION.

Simply IT provides managed IT, plant-floor and OT network security, ERP support, and warehouse connectivity for manufacturers and distributors across North Central Florida.

Keep the line running, the warehouse connected, and production data protected — without the IT headaches.

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//The Real Cost of Inadequate Manufacturing IT

WHEN IT FAILS,
THE LINE STOPS.

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Unplanned Downtime
1 hour
of stopped production can cost more than a year of proactive IT
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Manufacturing Is the #1 Cyber Target
#1
Manufacturing is the most-targeted industry for cyberattacks
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One Flat Network
1 network
Office PCs and shop-floor machines often share a single flat network
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Aging Plant-Floor Systems
10+ yrs
Plant-floor PCs and controllers often run a decade past support
//What We Handle for Manufacturers

OFFICE, PLANT FLOOR,
AND WAREHOUSE — CONNECTED.

Managed IT & ERP Support

Proactive management of your office systems, servers, and the ERP/MRP platform your business runs on.

  • ERP / MRP system support
  • Server & network monitoring
  • Help desk for office and plant staff
  • Patching and lifecycle planning

Plant-Floor & OT Networks

Designing and securing the network that connects machines, controllers, and production systems.

  • OT / IT network segmentation
  • Industrial switch and VLAN design
  • Legacy equipment isolation
  • Production-uptime monitoring

Warehouse Wi-Fi & Connectivity

Reliable coverage for barcode scanners, tablets, and handhelds across the warehouse and yard.

  • High-density warehouse Wi-Fi
  • Barcode scanner & handheld support
  • Dock and yard coverage
  • Redundant internet with failover

Cybersecurity & OT Security

Protecting both office IT and the production environment from ransomware and intrusion.

  • Endpoint detection & response
  • Email security & anti-phishing
  • OT / plant-floor threat monitoring
  • Ransomware containment & response

VoIP & Communications

Modern phone systems connecting the front office, plant floor, warehouse, and remote sales staff.

  • VoIP business phones
  • Overhead paging integration
  • Call routing across sites
  • Mobile app for staff on the road

Backup & Business Continuity

Tested backup and recovery so a failure or attack never means lost orders or production data.

  • Automated ERP & file backup
  • Server image & rapid restore
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Tested recovery procedures
//Protecting Your Production Data

PRODUCTION DATA AND IP
NEED PROTECTION.

Manufacturers and distributors run on data — production schedules, ERP and inventory records, customer orders, supplier agreements, product designs, and proprietary process knowledge. A single ransomware attack can encrypt your ERP and halt production and shipping for days.

The bigger exposure is the plant floor itself. When machine controllers, scanners, and office computers share one flat network, an attack that lands on an office PC can reach production equipment. Properly segmenting operational technology from office IT is the single highest-impact step most manufacturers have not taken.

Simply IT protects both sides — securing office IT and production data with enterprise-grade cybersecurity, isolating the plant floor, and keeping tested backups so a failure or attack never means lost orders. You focus on building and shipping. We handle the protection.

OT / IT Network Segmentation

Isolate the plant floor, ERP servers, and office systems so a single breach cannot reach production equipment.

ERP & Order Data Security

Encrypted storage, access controls, and automated backup for the ERP, inventory, and order data your business runs on.

Intellectual Property Protection

Secure storage and controlled access for product designs, CAD files, and proprietary process documentation.

Ransomware Recovery Readiness

Tested, isolated backups and a documented recovery plan so production resumes without paying a ransom.

// Compliance Standards

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
FOR MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS.

Manufacturers and distributors face a layered set of requirements — defense supply-chain rules, export controls, payment security, quality-system documentation, and the cybersecurity clauses large customers and insurers now demand. Simply IT manages the technology side of each standard that applies to your business. Click any standard for what we cover.

// DoD Defense Supply Chain

CMMC / NIST 800-171

Manufacturers and distributors that supply the Department of Defense — directly or as a sub-tier supplier — must protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under NIST SP 800-171 and demonstrate it through CMMC. Florida's aerospace and defense supply chain makes this a real requirement for many regional manufacturers.

// What Simply IT Manages
  • ✓NIST SP 800-171 control implementation and gap assessment
  • ✓System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M documentation
  • ✓Access control, MFA, and audit logging for CUI systems
  • ✓Encrypted storage and transmission of controlled technical data
  • ✓Evidence packaging for CMMC assessment readiness
// Outcome
A defensible CMMC posture that keeps you eligible for defense contracts.
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// Frequently Asked Questions

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT IT FOR MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION

What IT services does Simply IT provide for manufacturers and distributors?+
Simply IT provides managed IT built for manufacturing and distribution operations across North Central Florida — ERP and MRP system support, plant-floor and OT network design, warehouse Wi-Fi for scanners and handhelds, cybersecurity for both the office and production environments, VoIP phone systems, and tested backup and disaster recovery. We support the office, the plant floor, and the warehouse as one connected environment.
How does Simply IT secure plant-floor equipment without disrupting production?+
Most plants run office computers and shop-floor machines on a single flat network, which lets one breach reach production controllers. Simply IT segments the network so the plant floor, ERP servers, and office systems are isolated — a phishing click on an office PC can no longer reach a machine controller. Legacy equipment that cannot be patched is placed behind compensating controls rather than risking a forced upgrade, and the work is scheduled around production so there is no unplanned downtime.
Why is manufacturing such a common ransomware target?+
Manufacturing has been the most-targeted industry for cyberattacks for several years because attackers know manufacturers and distributors cannot tolerate downtime — which makes them more likely to pay. A single encrypted ERP system or controller can halt production and shipping for days. Simply IT reduces that exposure with endpoint detection and response, email security, network segmentation, MFA, and tested backups that allow recovery without paying a ransom.
Does Simply IT support ERP and MRP systems?+
Yes. Simply IT supports the infrastructure your ERP or MRP platform depends on — server performance, database backups, secure remote access for staff and integrators, and reliable networking. We coordinate with your ERP vendor on updates and integrations so the platform stays available across the office, plant floor, and warehouse.
Can Simply IT help a manufacturer meet customer or defense cybersecurity requirements?+
Yes. Manufacturers and distributors increasingly must demonstrate baseline cybersecurity controls to keep large customers, and defense or aerospace suppliers face CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Simply IT implements the technical controls — MFA, encryption, monitoring, access control, documented backup — and provides the documentation customers, auditors, and cyber insurers ask for, without over-engineering for controls you do not need.
What areas does Simply IT serve for manufacturing and distribution IT support?+
Simply IT provides managed IT for manufacturers, distributors, and warehouses throughout North Central Florida including Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding counties — Marion, Sumter, Lake, Alachua, Volusia, Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Putnam. We provide both remote support and on-site service at office, plant, and warehouse locations.
IT'S SIMPLE

KEEP THE LINE RUNNING.

Managed IT, plant-floor security, and warehouse connectivity for manufacturers and distributors across North Central Florida.

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// Local Coverage

MANUFACTURING IT ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA.

Simply IT serves manufacturers, distributors, and warehouses across North Central Florida with plant-floor and OT network security, ERP support, and warehouse connectivity. Pick your area for local IT context.

Marion County · HQ

OCALA

HQ city. Manufacturing and distribution along the I-75 corridor and the Ocala/Marion industrial parks, with same-day on-site response.

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Alachua County

GAINESVILLE

Light manufacturing, research-driven production, and distribution across Alachua County and the UF innovation economy.

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Sumter County · Tri-County

THE VILLAGES

Distribution, building-products, and light manufacturing serving the Tri-County retiree economy and the Wildwood logistics hub.

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Volusia County · Coastal

DAYTONA BEACH

Manufacturing and distribution along the I-4 corridor, including aerospace-adjacent suppliers and coastal logistics operations.

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