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Managed Service For Manufacturers

Is Your Manufacturing IT Infrastructure Ready for the

Next Outage or Attack?

  • Minimise Downtime with proactive Ai Monitoring
  • Protect your factory from costly cyber threats
  • Modernise legacy systems without disrupting production
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The Hidden Costs of IT Failures in Manufacturing

  • Downtime: £50,000+ lost per hour on average.
  • Cybersecurity: 61% of manufacturers hit by ransomware in the last 12 months.
  • Legacy Systems: Outdated IT adds 20%+ to operational costs.

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Our Tailored Solutions

Legacy System Support

Many manufacturers still rely on legacy IT systems that are critical to production but are increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain. Outdated platforms often lack vendor support, leave gaps in cybersecurity, and create bottlenecks when connecting to newer technologies. We provide ongoing support for these systems while planning and implementing gradual upgrades—ensuring your production line never stops.

  • Extend lifespan of existing systems with expert support

  • Integrate modern tools without disrupting workflows

  • Identify cost-effective upgrade paths

  • Reduce downtime from ageing infrastructure

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Unexpected downtime in manufacturing can result in missed deadlines, wasted materials, and financial losses running into tens of thousands per hour. Traditional backups aren’t enough—manufacturers need rapid recovery and proactive planning. Our disaster recovery solutions combine automated backups, cloud resilience, and recovery testing so your operations bounce back quickly, whether the disruption is a cyberattack, equipment failure, or power outage.

  • Automated, scheduled backups across environments

  • Rapid recovery options to minimise downtime

  • Disaster simulations & failover testing

  • Tailored recovery plans to meet compliance and insurance needs

Managed IT Services

Managing IT in-house can pull focus from what matters most—keeping machines productive and delivering orders on time. Manufacturers often face limited IT resources, reactive firefighting, and gaps in monitoring. With our managed IT services, we take over the heavy lifting, proactively monitoring, patching, and optimising your systems, so your team can concentrate on operations and growth.

  • 24/7 system monitoring & proactive fixes

  • Remote and on-site support tailored to manufacturing needs

  • Cost-predictable monthly packages

  • Performance reporting to optimise IT spend

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Cyberattacks on manufacturers are on the rise, with ransomware incidents halting production lines and exposing sensitive supply chain data. At the same time, regulatory requirements such as GDPR, ISO, and cyber insurance demands are becoming stricter. We protect your IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments with layered defences while ensuring compliance standards are met—so your production stays secure and your business reputation intact.

  • Endpoint and network threat monitoring

  • Protection against ransomware & phishing

  • GDPR, ISO & Cyber Essentials alignment

  • Staff awareness training to strengthen the “human firewall”

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

Manufacturers often face challenges with siloed on-premise systems, limited scalability, and the need for remote access across multiple sites. Cloud and hybrid infrastructure gives you the flexibility to modernise at your pace—keeping sensitive workloads local while moving scalable functions to the cloud. We design solutions that improve resilience, cut infrastructure costs, and ensure your IT keeps up with production demands.

  • Scalable storage & compute for production data

  • Hybrid cloud solutions for sensitive workloads

  • Secure remote access for distributed teams

  • Cost optimisation with tailored infrastructure planning

IT Consultancy & Strategic Planning

Without a clear IT strategy, manufacturers risk overspending on technology that doesn’t deliver ROI—or underinvesting in critical areas like disaster recovery or cybersecurity. We work with your leadership to develop a tailored IT roadmap that aligns with business goals, industry compliance, and production requirements. This strategic planning ensures your IT evolves alongside your factory floor, supporting digital transformation and long-term competitiveness.

  • Bespoke IT roadmaps aligned to manufacturing goals

  • Cost-benefit analysis for technology investments

  • Expert guidance on digital transformation & Industry 4.0

  • Ongoing strategic reviews to keep IT future-ready

Manufacturing IT Risk Score

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      Next step: Book a free manufacturing IT health check. We’ll validate your DR, run a backup restore test, and outline a 90-day plan to reduce risk.

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      Managed IT

      Keep your business running smoothly with our end-to-end Managed IT Services—covering everything from proactive, real-time infrastructure monitoring to expert, UK-based service desk support.

      When you outsource your IT to Think Cirrus, you gain a fully dedicated team of certified engineers who become an extension of your organisation. We handle day-to-day tasks like patch management, antivirus updates and backup verification, while also managing complex projects such as network upgrades, cloud migrations and security hardening.

      Cirrus Keeps Your Factory Moving

      • Backup & Disaster Recovery → Fast recovery, minimal downtime.
      • Cybersecurity & Compliance → Protect against ransomware + meet GDPR, ISO.
      • Legacy System Support → Modernise without disrupting production.
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