FactoryStack

The following are descriptions of the services provided by 4IR Solutions with our platform, FactoryStack.

Application Performance Monitoring

Keep Your Manufacturing Software Running at Peak Performance

Our application monitoring service continuously tracks your critical manufacturing software, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We proactively maintain your systems and provide actionable insights to prevent disruptions.

What We Deliver:

  • Real-time performance tracking across all manufacturing applications
  • Proactive maintenance to prevent slowdowns and outages
  • Clear, actionable performance reports and trends
  • Instant alerts when issues arise, with smart escalation to support
  • Historical analysis to optimize long-term performance

With FactoryStack's integrated monitoring capabilities, your manufacturing applications will consistently deliver the performance you need—letting you focus on production, not troubleshooting.

Hardware Performance Monitoring

Complete Visibility Into Your Manufacturing Hardware

Our hardware monitoring keeps a watchful eye on your entire OT infrastructure—from edge devices to servers. We track everything from computing resources to network performance, ensuring reliable operation 24/7.

What We Deliver:

  • Continuous monitoring of all hardware metrics
  • Detailed analysis of system processes and resource usage
  • Comprehensive performance reports with actionable insights
  • Early warning alerts before hardware issues impact production
  • Expert recommendations to optimize your infrastructure

Let us handle the complexity of hardware monitoring so you can focus on what matters—running your manufacturing operations smoothly and efficiently.

Access Control & Security Services

Protect Your Manufacturing Systems With Advanced Access Control

In today's connected manufacturing environment, security is non-negotiable. Our comprehensive security services protect your valuable OT systems through sophisticated access control and privilege management.

What We Deliver:

  • Precise control over who can access your manufacturing systems
  • Role-based permissions tailored to your organizational structure
  • Multi-factor authentication for critical and public-facing systems
  • Comprehensive activity tracking and security audits
  • Seamless integration with your existing identity systems

Our security-hardened infrastructure integrates with your existing systems, including Azure Entra, providing complete protection without compromising operational efficiency.

Cloud Integration Services

Seamlessly Connect On-Premises and Cloud Resources

Bridge the gap between your local systems and cloud resources with our integration services. We create unified, flexible manufacturing environments that leverage the best of both worlds.

What We Deliver:

  • Unified management across cloud and on-premises systems
  • Secure, high-performance connectivity
  • Consistent data flow with automatic failover
  • Strategic workload placement for optimal performance
  • Disaster recovery with multi zone redundancy

FactoryStack is built from the ground up for hybrid environments, helping you leverage cloud benefits while maintaining operational reliability.

Configuration Management Consulting

Expert Guidance for Managing Your Manufacturing Technology

Our consultants help you establish robust processes for managing configurations, changes, and deployments across your manufacturing technology landscape.

What We Deliver:

  • Custom configuration management (devops) strategies for manufacturing
  • Version control setup for selected manufacturing software assets
  • Structured change management workflows
  • Configuration auditing and optimization

With decades of manufacturing experience, we understand how to maintain complex OT environments—increasing reliability, improving security, and accelerating deployments.

Software Customization Services

Tailored Manufacturing Software That Works Your Way

Every manufacturing operation is unique. Our customization services adapt your applications to precisely match your workflows, requirements, and objectives.

What We Deliver:

  • Comprehensive assessment of your specific needs
  • Custom development to enhance standard platforms including configuration, devops and workflows
  • Workflow automation for your unique processes
  • Custom integration between your systems

Our team excels at customizing Ignition and other industrial platforms to create solutions that align perfectly with how your business operates.

Compliance Software Management

Keep Your Regulatory Software Current and Compliant

We handle all aspects of managing software that ensures your regulatory compliance, from initial installation through ongoing maintenance and updates.

What We Deliver:

  • Expert configuration and monitoring
  • Regular updates and performance optimization
  • Rapid response to software issues
  • Contributions toward validation documentation

Focus on your core business while we ensure your systems remain compliant with industry regulations, government requirements, and internal policies.

Systems Integration

Connect Everything in Your Manufacturing Environment

Our integration services unite your diverse technologies into a cohesive, efficient manufacturing ecosystem. We specialize in helping industrial systems integrators and end users with connecting plant-floor systems, enterprise applications, and everything in between.

What We Deliver:

  • Seamless connectivity between different platforms and vendors
  • Bridging of operational technology and information systems
  • Standardized data formats across all systems using pub/sub brokers
  • Legacy equipment connections to modern infrastructure
  • High-performance data exchange for time-sensitive operations

With FactoryStack as your foundation, create a unified environment where information flows freely and securely throughout your organization.

Manufacturing Hardware Leasing

State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Technology Without the Capital Investment

Access the latest industrial computing equipment without major upfront costs. Our flexible hardware leasing provides fully configured and maintained equipment optimized for your manufacturing environment.

What We Deliver:

  • Pre-configured hardware ready for your applications
  • Complete maintenance included in your lease
  • Easy scaling as your needs change
  • Specialized edge computing devices for distributed applications

Our Hardware-as-a-Service model provides high-performance equipment without the burden of ownership, minimizing both capital expenditure and technical complexity.

Remote System Monitoring

24/7 Expert Oversight of Your Manufacturing Systems

Our continuous monitoring service provides round-the-clock oversight of your critical manufacturing technology. Our experts proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact your operations.

What We Deliver:

  • Continuous surveillance of all critical systems
  • Proactive detection of potential problems
  • Expert remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Ongoing performance optimization
  • Vigilant security monitoring
  • Immediate response to system issues

Gain peace of mind knowing that experts are always watching over your manufacturing technology, ensuring it's always functioning properly.

Manufacturing PaaS Platform

The Complete Platform for Modern Manufacturing Applications

FactoryStack is our comprehensive Platform-as-a-Service offering that provides everything needed to build powerful manufacturing applications that transform raw data into actionable intelligence.

What We Deliver:

  • Robust tools for collecting manufacturing data
  • Tools for advanced contextualization of production information
  • Comprehensive data management capabilities
  • Secure, compliant long-term storage
  • Tools for powerful visualization for real-time monitoring
  • Tools to build advanced analytics for manufacturing insights
  • Seamless integration with all your systems

Eliminate the complexity of building and maintaining infrastructure so you can focus on creating value through innovative manufacturing applications.

IoT Monitoring & Control Software

Connect, Monitor, and Control Your Manufacturing Equipment from Anywhere

Our cloud-based IoT software enables you to manage your entire connected manufacturing environment from a centralized interface. Monitor and control distributed equipment and systems with security and reliability.

What We Deliver:

  • Secure connections to all your networked equipment
  • Remote management capabilities from anywhere
  • Edge intelligence that works even offline
  • Support for thousands of connected devices
  • End-to-end security for all IoT communications

Implement sophisticated monitoring and control strategies without complex on-premises infrastructure, accelerating deployment while maintaining flexibility.

Business Notification System

Ensure Critical Information Reaches the Right People at the Right Time

Our notification management system streamlines communication across your manufacturing organization, ensuring that alerts, updates, and tasks are properly delivered, tracked, and managed.

What We Deliver:

  • Multi-channel alerts via email, SMS, and push notifications
  • Integrated task assignment and tracking
  • Secure, role-based access control

Integrate seamlessly with FactoryStack to ensure critical events trigger appropriate responses, improving reaction time and creating clear accountability.

Cloud-Based Virtual Computing

Flexible, Scalable Computing Environments for Manufacturing

Our virtual computing services deliver secure, high-performance environments for your manufacturing applications without the burden of physical infrastructure.

What We Deliver:

  • Custom virtual environments for your specific needs
  • Dynamic resource allocation based on actual demand
  • High availability for critical systems
  • Automated backup and disaster recovery
  • Secure separation between development and production
  • Continuous performance monitoring and optimization

Enjoy enterprise-grade reliability with cloud flexibility, reducing capital expenses while improving scalability and resilience compared to traditional infrastructure.

Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning

Deploy Manufacturing Technology with a Few Clicks

Our platform gives you control over your cloud manufacturing environment. Easily deploy and configure infrastructure and applications through an intuitive web interface.

What We Deliver:

  • Pre-configured templates for common manufacturing scenarios
  • Curated catalog of ready-to-deploy applications
  • Simple tools for monitoring resource usage
  • Clear visibility into costs and utilization

Simplify the deployment of complex manufacturing environments with just a few clicks, all with appropriate governance and security controls.