Industry

Certainty in every shift. Growth in every factory.

 

Within the industry, standing still is not an option. Production must run predictably, supply chains must keep moving, and quality must be guaranteed. This requires an IT and OT environment that is reliable, secure, and continuously available, because any disruption directly affects operations.

 

In practice, this continuity is under pressure. Outdated systems in the workplace do not always connect to modern office applications. IT teams respond to incidents while compliance requirements such as NIS2 are increasing. The result: increased risk of disruption, limited predictability, and less room for controlled improvement.

 

That's why you're not looking for a supplier, but an operational partner. A partner who understands how production processes work and speaks the language of both IT and operations. Someone who brings overview and control to the entire IT/OT landscape, so that risks remain manageable, changes are made in a controlled manner, and the factory continues to run smoothly.

 

We provide a reliable and predictable digital foundation so that production continues uninterrupted and you can focus on the next step.

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The challenges in the modern factory

The ambition to innovate is there, and often so is the knowledge. Yet in practice, we continue to see the same barriers slowing down growth. Not due to a lack of technology, but because of limited cohesion, risks, and operational pressure.

The chain that is hampered by data silos

A change to a customer order in the office is not immediately implemented in the production planning. Stock data from the ERP system lags behind the reality on the shop floor. This results in manual checks, error-prone decision-making, and delays in production. Decisions are made based on outdated information, leading to inefficiency, higher costs, and unpredictability in the chain.

The legacy that holds you back

The most critical parts of the production line often run on older systems. They are essential for continuity, but difficult to integrate or secure according to modern standards. This increases the risk of disruption, limits maintenance options, and makes controlled innovation complex. Every change becomes a potential production or safety risk.

Security under pressure

The line between IT and OT is blurring, making the production floor increasingly vulnerable to attack. At the same time, compliance requirements such as NIS2 are increasing. Without structural security and insight, a situation arises in which cyber incidents can have a direct impact on production, safety, and delivery reliability, while downtime is not an option.

The team is overloaded.

IT and OT teams keep operations running under high pressure. Incidents, patches, and ad hoc tasks dominate the agenda. This leaves little room for structural improvement or strategic development. This increases dependence on individual knowledge and raises the risk of errors or delays when changes are made.

The desire to improve is there, but the daily pressure to maintain continuity makes progress difficult. There is often a lack of a partner who can combine operational stability with controlled modernization without disrupting production.

At Valid, the focus is therefore on ownership of the entire IT and OT landscape. We work according to a fixed cycle of insight, prioritization, and controlled implementation. Environments are analyzed structurally, risks are weighed together with IT, OT, and the business, and changes are first tested, often in audit mode, so that the impact on production is predictable before anything goes live.

This way, security does not become an obstacle, but a prerequisite for continuity. Not an all-or-nothing approach, but a repeatable process of stabilizing, optimizing, and future-proofing step by step, without disrupting operations. And that is an ongoing process.

Our expertise within the industry

We combine in-depth knowledge of industrial environments with a broad technical portfolio. This enables us to enhance the reliability, security, and predictability of your IT and OT landscape, always with minimal impact on production.

  • IT/OT integration and security
    We connect office and production environments into a single manageable whole, with clear separation where necessary and secure links where possible. This reduces the attack surface, increases insight into risks, and ensures that data is reliably available without disrupting production processes.
  • Management of business-critical applications
    ERP, MES, and SCADA systems are at the heart of operations. We provide continuous monitoring, controlled maintenance, and predictable updates. This ensures that systems remain available, performance remains stable, and disruptions are kept to a minimum.
  • Modernization of the digital backbone
    We are gradually renewing infrastructure and cloud environments, with a focus on continuity and scalability. Outdated components are made manageable or replaced without unnecessary risk to production, enabling innovation within a stable foundation.
  • Data-driven management in the workplace
    We unlock data from IT and OT systems and translate it into reliable insights for planning, maintenance, and optimization. This enables faster and more informed decision-making, with a direct impact on efficiency and predictability.
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A partner that connects management, operations, and IT

A stable factory is created when strategy, operations, and technology are seamlessly aligned. Decisions made at management level must be feasible on the shop floor, while IT and OT continue to function predictably. We provide that connection so that every layer maintains control over risks, performance, and continuity.

For the Director / CPTO

You want your IT and OT landscape to contribute to growth, reliability, and competitiveness, not uncertainty. We help you take control with a clear course, insight into risks, and a manageable modernization strategy. This creates a stable foundation on which innovation is possible without disrupting operations.

For the CISO

You need to manage cyber risks in an environment where IT and OT converge and downtime is not an option. We identify vulnerabilities, structure security measures, and provide continuous monitoring. This makes security demonstrable, manageable, and compliant with requirements such as NIS2 without impacting production.

We combine operational stability with controlled change. No drastic processes that disrupt production, but a predictable approach in which risks remain manageable and improvements are implemented step by step. This allows IT and OT to grow alongside the organization — at the pace of the factory.

For the IT / Operations Manager

Your responsibility is to keep critical systems running while incidents and changes continue to pile up. We take over management, monitoring, and controlled changes so that disruptions decrease and systems continue to function predictably. This gives you room to make structural improvements instead of constantly reacting.

Why industry leaders choose Valid

We combine stability at the core with guidance through change. This makes us not just a supplier, but a partner that moves at your pace and adapts to your culture.

Management and innovation as a whole

  • One integrated approach for IT and OT
  • Consultancy and management in one team
  • Stability in daily operations
  • Room for modernization and Smart Factory innovation
  • Not individual projects, but a continuous line

In-depth sector knowledge and outside perspective

  • Familiar with the dynamics on the factory floor
  • Understanding the chain, from ERP to SCADA
  • Insights from other domains to break patterns
  • Helps make choices that are future-proof
  • Practical, realistic, and focused on results

Large enough for continuity, small enough for attention

  • 24/7 security and structural IT/OT security
  • Familiar faces, short lines, one point of contact
  • Teams that collaborate as direct colleagues
  • Accessible and reachable without layers in between
  • Partnership built on trust, not tickets 

Proven in practice in Dutch industry

Our approach is not just theory. We apply it every day at manufacturing companies of varying sizes and complexity. This has given us a clear picture of the processes, chains, and the unique balance between IT and OT.

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Cases and deepening

Building a future-proof IT environment together for a global player in milk powder

For Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods, a stable IT environment is crucial for the continuity of production. The organization was looking for a partner that could grow with them and truly understand IT and OT. In this reference case, you can read about how the onboarding process went and how the collaboration developed into a strategic partnership. Discover how stability and innovation go hand in hand.

The five biggest cyber risks in industrial environments in 2026

In industry, standing still is not an option. But now that IT and OT are increasingly intertwined, cyber risks directly affect the production floor. Which five risks will determine the vulnerability of industrial environments in 2026? And how do you maintain control without disrupting operations? Read the blog to find out where the main areas of concern lie.

Sunrock builds future-proof IT environment

Sunrock grew rapidly as a developer of sustainable energy solutions, but its IT lagged behind. Fragmented tooling and manual management began to slow down growth. It was time for a professional, future-proof IT foundation. In this reference case, you can read how Sunrock worked with Valid to simplify its IT landscape and prepare it for further European growth. Discover how IT became an accelerator again instead of a limitation.

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Our solutions for your factory

Every industrial company is unique. That is why we do not work with standard packages, but with modular solutions that suit the phase your organization is in.

Managed Services

Keeping the digital backbone of your production safe and available, from the office to the factory floor. For peace of mind, space, and continuity.

Security & Compliance

Managing risks and complying with laws and regulations such as NIS2, while keeping in mind the operational realities of a 24/7 environment.

Infrastructure and Cloud

A stable, future-proof, and manageable foundation. No movement for the sake of movement, but where it adds value to your production.

Data Management and Control

Bringing together data from IT and OT silos and translating it into reliable insights for smarter management.

Modern Work

A simple, secure, and logical working environment for employees in the office and on the shop floor.

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