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Growing systems need
a traceable network

Connect office, server and machine networks with a coordinated switching and routing structure.

Connections that have grown over time make changes and troubleshooting harder. Especially between production and corporate IT, data paths and responsibilities have to remain recognisable.

IQstruct Engineering plans and integrates networks in the IT and OT environment. Layer 2 and layer 3 structures, VLANs, switching and routing are coordinated with the existing applications. The architecture takes data connection, segmentation and subsequent operation into account.

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In a free first conversation we look at your network plan and name which segment comes about first.

See the person in charge

Scope of services

Build connections in a structured way

Network areas and data paths are assigned by function.

Include machine networks

Industrial communication is coordinated with the requirements of office IT.

Keep changes operable

Network structure and responsibility are linked with operation and security.

Office, server and machine networks in one architecture

IQstruct Engineering plans and integrates networks in the IT and OT environment.

Layer 2 and layer 3 structures, VLANs, switching and routing are coordinated with the existing applications. Classic IT networks and industrial networks close to the machines are connected and segmented in one shared architecture.

New measuring points, servers or applications change communication paths. Network planning is therefore coordinated with the connected systems: switching and routing establish the connection, and segmentation limits it to suit the need. Firewalls, DMZ and allowlisting are planned together with security and operation.

Person wiring an open control cabinet with terminals and switchgear

Network

Data paths and responsibilities remain recognisable

A traceable structure makes operation, troubleshooting and later extensions easier.

Approach in the project

  1. Two people record the network diagram with office, production, servers and transitions on the screenAi

    1

    Record the network inventory

    Office IT, production, servers, NAS and transitions are shown in one network diagram.

  2. A planner defines switches, VLANs and ports on the screen, a network rack beside herAi

    2

    Design the network

    Switches, routers, VLANs and patch panels are planned with labelled ports.

  3. Two technicians configure VLANs on the screen, the network rack with labelled cabling beside themAi

    3

    Install the network

    Cabling and devices are installed with labels, and the VLANs are configured.

  4. An employee follows traffic and device states in the monitoring while a colleague works at the network rackAi

    4

    Monitor the network

    Traffic, states and security findings are reviewed in monitoring.

What the architecture covers

Switching and VLANs

Separate network areas for office, servers and production.

Routing

Controlled connections between the network areas.

Industrial networks

Communication close to the machines is integrated into the overall architecture.

IT/OT

Looking after infrastructure and protective measures together

Changes to servers and access often affect several systems at once.

A certified IT security auditor (TÜV) works in the team. Network planning and security are therefore run in the same project. Dependencies, access paths and affected applications are therefore reviewed together before a change. The agreed procedure includes a maintenance window, the functional test and a documented way back. Ongoing support keeps configurations and responsibilities current, so that later extensions stay traceable as well.

Network security

Frequently asked questions

We are glad to answer your detailed questions in a personal conversation.

Which availability is agreed?

The scope of services and operation, including availability, is defined per order.

Do you also connect machine networks with office IT?

Yes. Machine, production and office networks are connected and segmented in one coordinated architecture.

Do you also take over operation?

We can take over monitoring, maintenance and support afterwards.

Further industry solutions

Every industry has its particularities. That calls for a reliable partner who knows the requirements and delivers suitable solutions.

First conversation

Arrange a free first conversation

Describe your task. We agree a date and discuss the possible project scope.

  1. Notebook on a desk with an open calendar and a selected appointmentAi

    1

    You request an appointment

  2. Joint planning of a segmented IT and OT infrastructure on a network diagramAi

    2

    We discuss your requirements

  3. Discussion of a security analysis with a network diagram and a list of measuresAi

    3

    You receive a quotation for the agreed scope

Philipp Niemann-Stryczek
Philipp Niemann-StryczekManaging DirectorLeads the company on the commercial side and answers questions on IT/OT security, asset administration shells, compliance and research projects.
Free first conversation

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