Complete Industrial Network Solutions

Networks, the lifeblood of the modern automation system, are an enabling platform for your Automation applications and associated systems.

Not surprisingly, they have to be secure, scalable, high-performance, and often, suitable for deployment in challenging environments. Furthermore, the modern network needs protection from viruses, worms, hackers and operator error. Early industrial Ethernets overlooked several key design issues.

Network architecture, security and management were rarely, if ever, considered. As a result, many networks suffered from poor reliability and decreasing performance as they expanded.

This led to the emergence of the CPNI, (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure) in February 2007. A government body providing network security advice to organisations involved in the UK’s network infrastructure, CPNI is raising standards in network design by defining good practice. You can learn more about CPNI at www.cpni.gov.uk.

IT4Automation is here to help you build the best network possible. Our specialist product knowledge and expert advice on technology adoption will help you make informed purchasing decisions.

Networking for industry is our business. That’s why we’ve secured distribution agreements with the market leaders in Industrial Ethernet and communications systems and supporting technologies.

The term industrial hardware is often mis-understood, replace ‘industrial’ with ‘fit for purpose’ and you will gain a better understanding. Characteristics such as reliability, resilience, flexibility and security are paramount within Automation networks that have a design life of decades rather than just a few years.

Product features such as environmental hardening, protection against electromagnetic interference, redundant power inputs and resilient communications paths are all facets of industrial product selection.

So, as well as the expertise to help you make the right decision, we have the hardware and software that will allow you to create a high performance network that is both flexible and secure.

At IT4A, our priority is to ensure that your network and all its components not only perform to your expectations, but install easily and allow for growth.

To achieve this, we’ll provide the after-sales service that fits in with your level of expertise and the pressure on your time.

If, for example, you have all the skills you need to install your products, use our standard supply service. As its name suggests, this simply involves taking delivery of your products, with no added chargeable services.

Should you need assistance by telephone or email we’ll provide advice, if you want more, IT4A Take Over provides remote desktop support for any configuration help you may need.

If you would prefer to have your system pre-configured, labelled and shipped to you or your installer, complete with test documentation, choose our IT4A Ready for Installation service.

Getting the very most out of advanced technology is something we’re passionate about at IT4A.

For this reason, we’re constantly researching and developing new applications that build on the functionality of existing products. This is how we created Netrix-ITMS, an acoustic traffic monitoring and reporting system.

Designed for fixed and mobile applications, the Netrix-ITMS is an intelligent traffic monitoring system, combining data sensing, collection and transmission across public and private data networks. This innovative system utilises renewable power from solar and wind with the additional security of advanced fuel cell technology.

Netrix-ITMS is one example of the forward-thinking culture at IT4A; it demonstrates our commitment to bring you innovative solutions today and into the future.