Secure IT & Cloud Solutions for Manufacturing and Retail Businesses
Keep your ERP, inventory, accounting, warehouse, POS and business systems available to the people who need them — without depending on an aging server at one location.
Cloudnet provides managed cloud servers, application hosting, remote desktops, backups, cybersecurity and IT support for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers across Canada and the United States.
Whether you operate a plant, warehouse, head office, retail locations or all four, Cloudnet can design an environment around the applications and workflows your business already uses.
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Replacing a server or unhappy with your current IT or hosting provider?
Let us review what you have today and recommend the best next step.
- No obligation review of your current setup
- Migration assistance included
- Support included from day one
- Works alongside ERP, POS & more
Tell Us About Your Business
Tell us what systems your business depends on. We'll recommend a practical environment based on your users, applications and locations.
Your Operations Shouldn't Depend on One Server
Manufacturing and retail businesses rely on technology throughout the entire operation. A server or network problem can affect production, inventory, purchasing, order processing, shipping, warehousing, accounting, point of sale, reporting, customer service and multiple locations.
Aging physical servers
ERP systems that only work properly at head office
Slow connections between locations
Unreliable remote access
Inconsistent backups
Security and ransomware concerns
Poor support from an existing provider
Too many different IT vendors
Difficulty adding new locations or users
Legacy applications that still need Windows infrastructure
Keep the systems your business depends on. Let Cloudnet manage the infrastructure underneath them.
Cloudnet helps manufacturers, distributors and retailers address the IT problems that get in the way of running the business — without asking you to change how it operates.
Get My Business Cloud Assessment →Support for the Applications That Run Your Business
Cloudnet can assess compatible Windows, SQL, ERP and line-of-business applications used by manufacturers, distributors and retailers — without forcing you to replace what already works.
Epicor Kinetic
Widely used manufacturing ERP platform for production, inventory and job management.
Sage 300 & Sage X3
Common accounting and ERP platforms for manufacturers and distributors.
SYSPRO & JobBOSS²
ERP and job-shop management software for manufacturing operations.
Microsoft Dynamics
Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central for finance, inventory and operations.
SAP Business One
ERP platform covering finance, sales, inventory and operations.
Other Compatible Applications
QuickBooks Enterprise, Global Shop Solutions, Fishbowl Inventory, MRP systems, warehouse and job-costing applications can be reviewed during the assessment.
Already Using Cloud-Hosted Retail or POS Platforms?
Applications such as:
are already hosted directly by their respective vendors. Cloudnet does not need to re-host those platforms.
Instead, Cloudnet can manage the technology around them — head-office systems, Microsoft 365, accounting, inventory databases, remote desktops, file servers, networks and backups.
Don't see your application? Cloudnet can assess most compatible Windows, SQL and browser-based business applications. Check My Applications for Compatibility
Built for the way your operation actually runs
Practical reasons businesses replace their server, connect multiple locations, or switch hosting and IT providers.
Retire the Server Before It Retires Itself
Many manufacturers and retailers still depend on servers running ERP, accounting, inventory or custom business applications. Before investing in another round of hardware, Cloudnet can assess whether eligible workloads can move to managed cloud infrastructure — reducing the burden of server replacement, hardware maintenance, backup equipment and remote-access configuration.
Security, Backups & Business Continuity
Downtime in manufacturing or retail can quickly become expensive. Cloudnet provides technical safeguards designed to protect your systems and reduce dependency on one physical building.
Connect Multiple Locations
Your head office, warehouse, plant and retail locations shouldn't operate as separate technology islands. A centralized environment helps authorized employees access the same systems and current data across every location.
Manufacturing Systems Require the Right Architecture
ERP and MRP servers, SQL databases, engineering workstations, barcode and warehouse systems are reviewed before migration to determine what should remain onsite and what can move to managed infrastructure.
Support Is Included
Stop getting passed between your ERP provider, POS provider, IT company and server company. Cloudnet support for the managed environment is included — so your team stays focused on the business.
Switch From Another Hosting or IT Provider
Already hosted elsewhere? Cloudnet can assess your current environment if you're dealing with high costs, slow support, poor performance, limited flexibility or backup concerns.
Manufacturing Systems Are Reviewed Individually
Manufacturing environments often contain more than standard office computers. Cloudnet should not treat every component the same.
ERP and MRP servers
SQL databases
Engineering workstations
Warehouse terminals
Barcode systems
Production-floor equipment
CNC, PLC & SCADA / industrial-control systems
Your environment is designed around how your business actually works
Cloudnet can focus on the business IT environment — servers, ERP, databases, users, backups, Microsoft 365, networks and remote access — while specialized operational technology can remain separately managed where appropriate.
Review My Systems & EquipmentSupport Is Included
Manufacturers and retailers often depend on several vendors — ERP, POS, IT, server, Microsoft, internet and backup providers. When something stops working, identifying who owns the problem can take longer than fixing it. Cloudnet support for the managed environment is included.
Your team should be running the business — not troubleshooting infrastructure.
Security, Backups & Business Continuity
Downtime in manufacturing or retail can quickly become expensive. Depending on your Cloudnet environment, security and continuity controls can include the following.
Multi-Factor Authentication
An extra layer of verification on every login, so a password alone is never enough.
Managed Firewalls
Enterprise-grade firewalls monitor and block threats before they reach your data.
Managed Backups
Regular backups built into your hosted environment to protect production, inventory and financial data.
Infrastructure Monitoring
Your environment is monitored on an ongoing basis to help identify issues early.
Malware & Ransomware Protection
Protective tools and options designed to reduce exposure to malware and ransomware.
Secure Remote Access
Authorized users can reach approved systems securely from head office, plant, warehouse or store.
Centralized User Management
Control exactly who can reach which applications and files, with clear onboarding and offboarding.
Canadian-Hosted Infrastructure
Data can be hosted within Canada to help support your business's data residency needs.
Is your business's data actually protected?
A centralized hosted environment can reduce dependency on one physical building. If a local server, location or internet connection becomes unavailable, the hosted infrastructure remains separate from that location and authorized users may be able to reconnect from another approved site.
Cloudnet provides technical safeguards designed to support your security, backup and business continuity needs.
Move to the Cloud Without Rebuilding Your Business
Cloudnet starts by understanding your existing environment, then determines what should move, what should remain onsite and how the new environment should be configured.
From assessment to go-live, in four steps
We handle everything, and validate the environment before your team relies on it.
Assess
We review your existing systems — applications, servers, databases, users and locations.
Design
We recommend the appropriate cloud, server, network and security configuration for your business.
Migrate & Test
Eligible applications and data are moved and validated before anyone depends on the new environment.
Go Live
Your users connect while Cloudnet manages the infrastructure behind the scenes.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Modernize Your Business Infrastructure?
Whether you're replacing aging servers, connecting multiple locations, improving backups, securing your ERP environment, supporting remote employees, switching hosting or IT providers, or simply tired of managing infrastructure — Cloudnet can help.
Tell us which applications your business uses, how many locations you operate and what isn't working with your current setup. We'll recommend the right combination of cloud hosting, managed IT, security, backup and support.
No obligation • Migration assistance • Support included