Enabling Secure, Compliant, and Scalable Cloud Infrastructure for a Global Manufacturing Leader

A global retail manufacturer aimed to modernize its IT infrastructure to meet strict industry regulations (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2), support critical manufacturing and retail systems (ERP, MES, PLM, SCM, inventory management, CAD/CAM), and optimize costs while enhancing agility and security.

Key Challenges

Security & Compliance: Required a secure platform to host applications and data while meeting industry regulatory standards.
Latency & Agility: High latency between globally distributed sites and data centers caused operational delays and hampered real-time decision-making.
Scalability: On-premises systems lacked the flexibility to scale with dynamic production and retail demands.
IP & Data Residency: Required strict controls for protecting intellectual property (PLM, CAD) and enforcing data residency.
Vulnerable OT/IT Systems: SCADA and MES systems became increasingly vulnerable as operational and IT systems merged.
Disaster Recovery: Limited DR readiness with long RTO/RPO, posed business continuity risks.
Unified Security: No centralized security framework for production and enterprise systems.
Cost Optimization: Sought to reduce total cost of ownership and improve IT operational efficiency.

Solutions Delivered

UnitedEdge®

Deployed AI-powered edge clusters at manufacturing sites for local SCADA, MES, and IIoT workloads.
Kubernetes-based containerized orchestration for edge functions.
Ensured real-time edge-to-cloud data movement for monitoring and analytics.
Leveraged local data processing for proactive equipment maintenance.
Achieved <1-min RTO and 15 min RPO with built-in edge DR capabilities.

UnitedSecure

Implemented role-based access, encryption, and advanced threat detection systems.
Automated controls for diverse compliance standards (PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP).
Hardened endpoints against internal and external threats for SCADA/MES protection
Delivered immutable audit logs for compliance and investigations.

United Private Cloud®

Hosted ERP, MES, PLM, SCM, inventory, and CAD/CAM systems in PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FedRAMP-ready zones.
Connected on-prem CNC machines and IIoT sensors via secure hybrid cloud connectors
Full-stack compatibility, supporting all critical manufacturing applications.
Provided a single-pane-of-glass for managing private, hybrid, and edge environments.

Result

With UnitedLayer, the client achieved a seamless migration to the United Private Cloud® with zero data loss and no disruption to operations. The scalable infrastructure, combined with continuous support, positioned the client for future growth, rapid deployment of new applications, and evolving regulatory demands.

Edge cloud architecture enabled real-time data processing and edge analytics, driving instant operational insights.
Centralized management through a single-pane-of-glass interface simplified IT operations, compliance reporting, and hybrid cloud administration.
Intelligent automation tools enhanced IT responsiveness and significantly reduced manual workload across environments.
Rapid scalability allowed the client to quickly provision resources for new sites, applications, and workload surges.