27/11/2017
Risk based design, referred to as failure more and effects management - FMEA in manufacturing, provides an excellent basis for critical network design.
Design
FMEA in network design considers the levels of communication described by the OSI 7 Layer model (link).
An FMEA approach to automation network design considers:
21/11/2017
We offer tailored network services to critical systems, across the UK. Our wide range of services aim to fully support the constantly evolving requirements for network integrity and network protection.
Our History
IT4A offer tailored network services to critical systems, across the UK. Our wide range of services aim to fully support the constantly evolving requirements for network integrity and network protection.
09/10/2017
Our flexible approach to partnering has resulted in selection as the partner of choice for major Systems Integrators, OEMs and the End Users; the only difference being where the lines of demarcation and responsibility are drawn.
SCADA Networking
Distributed Control and SCADA based systems are reliant on a robust, reliable and high performing networks for optimal operation. Whether local to an area of plant, a site or distributed further…
02/10/2017
We provide a complete solution for Critical Network Infrastructure projects. Our approach involves collaboration to define and refine requirements, scope and basis of design. We then work in partnership to deliver a solution that is sustainable and best utilises the combination of resources available.
Critical Network Infrastructure
Critical Network Infrastructure is a term coined by UK government that describes: “Those critical elements of infrastructure (namely assets, facilities, systems, networks or processes and the…
09/05/2017
With our network monitoring service, we include 24/7 Sytems Monitering Networked assets & are monitored 24/7 for alerts & events; faults are fixed & issues of security managed.
Network Monitoring
Since early adoption in the late 1990's, Ethernet has become the defacto automation networking technology of choice. Early networks were implemented as field-bus replacements with little regard to security and monitoring.
17/04/2017
Cause and effect logic, applied to autonomous systems such as CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Access Control, allows each system to become a sensor or actuator for the others. Learn more about our Integrated Security Solutions.
Integrated Security Solutions
With Ethernet and the Internet ‘IP’ Protocol now ubiquitous across all areas of Automation there are many opportunities to benefit from Integration. Just as Industry has benefitted from being able to integrate wide ranging instrumentation, sensors and actuators within a common control philosophy; th...
10/04/2017
Planning a significant future investment without first understanding the present status, results in uncertainty. Here at IT4A we offer both strategic & technical consulting services.
Consulting
IT4A provide strategic and technical consulting. Strategic Consulting ServiceA collaboration that looks into the architectural and business drivers for change. The outcome is a well defined scope…
03/04/2017
IT4A Academy is where we can share our knowledge - helping the Industry to build, optimise, maintain & sustain better automation networks.
Training
In 17 years+ of Network Engineering much experience has been gained. Whether it’s doing something for the first time or optimising a legacy infrastructure, lessons have been learned.
27/03/2017
We delivers high standard reliable innovative bespoke engineering services to our customer needs.
Project Integration
Where knowing what you want to achieve leads either ability or the resources required to implement a solution; IT4A's Project Engineering team can bridge the gap. IT4A take policy off the page and implement it in the real world.
13/03/2017
We believe the emergence of an integrated solution for digital security systems will become as commonplace within Critical Security System Automation as it is today as SCADA within Industrial Automation.
Digital Surveillance & Monitoring
IT4A has worked with control systems and their various elements for many years; we have designed and implemented digital video systems as far back as 2000.
06/03/2017
Industrial are the lifeblood of the modern . Conceived in the 1990’s where the need was increased performance & standards based fieldbus.
Industrial Network Infrastructure
Industrial Ethernet networks are the lifeblood of the modern automation system. Conceived in the 1990’s where the need was increased performance and standards based fieldbus. The common threat…
27/02/2017
that systems started using Ethernet in the control room in the mid to late 1990’s? Pushing down to the control & fieldbus a decade later! Learn more here...
Industrial Connectivity Products
Two decades later, Ethernet is arguably the most widely used and vendor independent standard for distributed control and monitoring systems on the planet.