The industrial environment often presents unique challenges that are best served by knowledgeable specialists who can bridge the gap between process control and information systems. We employ a team of dedicated professionals who are experienced with building and supporting the OT infrastructure critical to industrial automation. We make real-time data available quickly and securely—and we present it in a way that is informative and useful to the people who use it most. Our experts are trained in all facets of the infrastructure stack and are ready to develop world-class solutions to support your manufacturing operations.
TECHNOLOGY NEEDS TO BE THE TRANSPARENT BACKBONE ON WHICH YOUR OPERATIONS THRIVE. WE ENSURE YOUR SYSTEMS WILL BE ROBUST, CAPABLE, AND SECURE.
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Infrastructure Assessment
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Passive network infrastructure
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Network switching and routing
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Wireless Networks
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Manufacturing Data Center/Servers/Virtualization
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iIOT
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Infrastructure Strategy and Roadmap
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Structured Cable (Fiber/Copper/Cabinets)
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Secure Manufacturing Network
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Wireless Networks
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Manufacturing Data Center/Servers/Virtualization
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iIOT
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Managed Network Services
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Switching and Routing
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Wireless
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Firewall/IPS
Client Type
Largest US Pulp & Paper manufacturer
Client Challenge
Convert paper machine to fluff pulp dryer in a tight timeline
Risk of Situation
Financial loss from the inability to meet new production requirements
on time
GPA Solution
Tailored a new control system for new machine and repurposed components
GPA Value
New factory functionality up and running at optimal throughput on-time and under budget
Client Type
Oil & Gas provider with 100 retail outlets and 200+ routes
Client Challenge
Network was unstable causing system crash with new software installation
Risk of Situation
Financial loss and major customer service negative impact, Human health and safety risks
GPA Solution
Immediate fix to get systems back on-line, Thorough assessment of OT network, Complete Infrastructure design, Detailed plan for conversion, Installation of a new reliable network including Cybersecurity to NIST industry-standards
GPA Value
Client now has reliable, robust and secure operational technology network with appropriate documentation and monitoring
Client Type
Fortune 200 Packaging Manufacturer
Client Challenge
Board of Directors’ strategic initiative to address ICS Cybersecurity
Risk of Situation
Financial loss, Human health and safety risks
GPA Solution
Thorough assessment of ICS cybersecurity posture resulting in a detailed, actionable plan for a cybersecurity program and technical operational cybersecurity roadmap
GPA Value
Client now has the specific steps they must take to achieve their optimal cybersecurity posture
Client Type
$2bil manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals
Client Challenge
Not realizing benefits of installed dataParc software
Risk of Situation
Waste of investment, Inability to make informed decisions for needed adjustments add controls
GPA Solution
Thorough assessment of information needs, Creation of reports with actionable data for 4 key production lines including quality tracking daily, weekly and monthly
GPA Value
Client able to track analytics to adjust for variances and make necessary process changes to have better batch control, reduce waste and improve productivity