Manufacturing

Keep your manufacturing business secure, adaptable and ready for innovation

CASE STUDY

A fiber network helps Polaris Automation control its growing market — and evolving security concerns

When rapid growth prompted Polaris Automation to expand to a new location, the wireless 'line of sight' network soon began to produce latency, downtime and communication gaps. Polaris needed a better connection—and collaboration—not only between its own employees and locations, but with clients' locations as well. Spectrum Enterprise implemented a fiber solution that meets Polaris' new requirements for capacity, scalability and control.

How prepared are you for what’s next?

The average total cost of a breach in 2021 for US industrial and manufacturing firms was $4.24 million.1 The modern manufacturing organization must be secure, ready to adapt to change and built for innovation. To achieve these goals, you need advanced connectivity and a dedicated IT partner who can take your performance to the next level.

Secure your operation from cybersecurity threats

Manufacturing is at high risk for cyberattacks, from data breaches and ransomware to cybercrime and IP theft. 50 percent of U.S. manufacturing companies reported having experienced a data breach or cyberattack in the past year, with 73 percent of attacks being financially motivated.2 The resulting downtime can seriously impact your bottom line. But smart security services can automatically identify and mitigate threats, stopping attacks before they happen.

Adapt to an ever-changing environment

In a recent 2021 survey of more than 400 global manufacturing companies, 56 percent said the digital transformation they undertook was essential to coping with pandemic-related disruptions.3 New applications are constantly deployed in this evolving sector, including applied robotics, 3D printing, advanced analytics, IoT and digital twin technology. While these smart technologies can boost a manufacturer’s capabilities, they need reliable connectivity to maximize their potential.

Keep your business moving forward

Last year, 45 percent of manufacturing executives surveyed expect further increases in operational efficiency from investments in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) that connect machines and automate processes.⁴ Innovation is key to staying ahead. To succeed, manufacturers need a digital vision and a road map for IT implementation. Spectrum Enterprise can help you build a data-driven culture, generating valuable insights and supporting ongoing needs.

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Enhance and streamline your collaboration

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Spectrum Enterprise supports manufacturing in a variety of sectors

Automotive

Vehicles are more complex than ever. As their connected capabilities become more sophisticated, automotive plants need to keep up with new technological demands. We’ll work with you to establish a flexible and secure network that helps streamline operations, optimize inventory management and provide valuable driver and vehicle insights to accelerate future innovations.

Oil and gas

Investing in digital innovations like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics helps accelerate your future revenues. Spectrum Enterprise will work with you to securely build and scale your digital initiatives with our reliable internet and networking solutions — leading to more sophisticated simulation and modeling capabilities and better interoperability.

Apparel

Apparel automation is becoming more sophisticated and innovative. With technologies like 3D printing, automated logistics and semi-automated sewing, you can be more reliable and improve customization capabilities. Combining internet and networking solutions, Spectrum Enterprise is a single partner that can power your technology upgrades to help you streamline supply chain management and stay compliant.

Construction and home improvement

Technological innovations like drones, wearables and GPS tracking systems are changing how job sites are managed. Incorporating digital tools into your projects helps increase efficiencies, reduce operating costs and improve worker safety. Internet and networking solutions from Spectrum Enterprise connect your job sites to provide real-time data and help improve scheduling of labor and materials across suppliers.

Cosmetics

The Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and 3D printing are playing a bigger role in cosmetics manufacturing because they help you keep up with customer demands and maintain shorter, more profitable product lifecycles. Spectrum Enterprise offers internet and networking solutions that help streamline your production and distribution processes. This helps you capture, process and apply customer insights to create more personalized products. We’ll help you stay compliant while gaining market share.

Stay ahead of the curve with an IT partner who can help solve your challenges.

Nationwide reach

Our coast-to-coast presence allows us to serve manufacturers of all sizes, no matter where your facilities are.

A local support team

Our experts are always available to support our comprehensive portfolio of enterprise services, keep your network up and running and connect multiple locations — efficiently and effectively.

Proven reliability

Our private fiber network and services keep you connected with little to no interruption, helping ensure streamlined operations.

Managed services

Rely on Spectrum Enterprise to become an extension of your IT department — so your people can focus on your most pressing projects.