manufacturing

From steel plate processing to excavator attachments, production stoppages are costly. Layer3 keeps ERP, CAD/CAM and plant networks fast, secure and always on - so you hit deadlines and ship with confidence.

IT Support for Manufacturers

Layer3 supports high-demand manufacturers across New Zealand. We design and run resilient server infrastructure, low-latency links between offices, plants and warehouses, and reliable Wi-Fi for handhelds, label printers and scanners. CNC controllers and nesting stations stay responsive, while drawings, SOPs and QC forms live in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint with version control and least-privilege access. We segment OT from corporate IT and layer security with MFA, EDR, SIEM and application allow-listing. For workloads that need consistent performance, we use private cloud or co-location. With 24/7 monitoring, rapid onsite support and a strategy-first approach, we cut unplanned stoppages and keep production flowing, possibilities not problems.

Your Core Applications, Optimised

Syteline

SQL/IIS tuning, upgrade planning, backups/DR, and low-latency links between office, plant and warehouse.

SolidWorks + PDM

GPU-optimised workstations, PDM vault care and replication, fast file shares, licence server setup.

Global Shop Solutions

Server health and database maintenance, report queues, scanner/label workflows that don’t stall jobs.

PrimeCut (nesting)

Reliable program transfer to cutters, controller sync, permissions, licence/dongle management, config backups.

CADMAN (LVD)

App/database care, program transfer to laser/press brake, OT network segmentation and role-based access.

AutoCAD

Licence management, DWG performance over WAN, plotter drivers, drawings in SharePoint with version control.

Why Manufacturers Choose Layer3

Performance at Scale

Infrastructure built for CAD, CAM, ERP, and other demanding workloads.

Low Latency Connectivity

Optimised networks to keep systems like SolidWorks, Syteline, and AutoCAD responsive.

Application Support

Expertise across industry platforms such as GlobalShop, Primecut, and CADMAN.

Compliance Ready

ISO/IEC 27001 certified operations, Privacy Act 2020 aligned retention, audit-ready logs.

Security First

Layered protection to safeguard IP, designs, and production data

M365 Backup & Recovery

Point-in-time restores for Exchange, SharePoint and OneDrive; tested RPO/RTO.

Vendor Coordination

We deal with 3rd party vendors, including telcos and app vendors so your team doesn’t have to.

Frequently asked questions

Layer3 offer full-service IT support, including remote helpdesk, on-site assistance, server and infrastructure support, and proactive monitoring. We support both Windows and macOS environments.

Yes – our core business hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, but we offer after-hours and 24/7 support options for clients who require it, especially those with critical systems or on-call needs.

You can contact our helpdesk via phone, email, or through our support portal. Clients also benefit from our remote monitoring tools, which can alert us to issues before you even notice them.

We support businesses across New Zealand. Our team is based in Wellington and Auckland with remote coverage nationwide and satellite offices for regional response.

Yes. We support macOS devices, especially in hybrid environments. We can help manage updates, security, and integration with Microsoft 365.

Absolutely. We often partner with internal teams to provide overflow support, specialised skills, or strategic oversight through our vCIO service.

If we can’t resolve the problem remotely, we’ll dispatch a technician to your site or organise a pickup depending on the issue.

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