At BBA, we’ve developed in-depth expertise in operational technologies (OT). We understand the full strategic importance of these systems that are pillars of your company's performance, security and resilience. Our know-how allows us to anticipate the unique challenges associated with these infrastructures and respond with scalable solutions rooted in industry best practices. A key advantage to working with our multidisciplinary teams is the breadth of their expertise, which spans predictive maintenance, operational intelligence, manufacturing execution systems (MES) and cutting-edge quality management technologies. Well versed in industrial needs and alert to emerging technologies, our experts build flexible, scalable and highly secure infrastructures designed to support your company's ongoing technological modernization over the long term.

Design and deployment of industrial telecommunication networks

BBA designs and deploys robust communication networks tailored to industrial settings, incorporating technologies such as private LTE, microwave, fibre optics, Wi-Fi and software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN). These guarantee secure, continuous connectivity for real-time production monitoring and critical data management.

• Configuration of redundant networks to prevent interruptions (PRP, RTSP, HSRP, VRRP, etc.)
• Networks designed to IEC 61850 standards for critical infrastructure at generator sites
• Private LTE networks for industrial sites and remote areas
• Router, switch and fibre optic installations for high-performance connectivity
• Fibre optic and microwave connectivity solutions for high performance
• Configuration of enhanced SD-WAN networks for optimized performance and security
• Wireless network design for complete, reliable coverage at industrial sites
• Redundancy management for uninterrupted operations

IoT infrastructure design

Our experts design infrastructures to support mission-critical applications in industrial operations with a master plan approach for gradual, secure evolution. These solutions enable effective data management and seamless integration with operating systems, while ensuring scalability.

• Integration of real-time solutions for data storage and processing
• Adapted network design to support IT/OT interconnection and new technologies
• Master plan approach for secure infrastructure evolution
• Implementation of hybrid infrastructure solutions (onsite and cloud-based)
• Proactive monitoring and management of OT system performance

Design and deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) architectures

BBA designs and implements comprehensive IIoT systems that integrate cloud-based solutions to enable secure real-time data collection and processing at your industrial sites and are suitable for business-critical environments.

• IIoT sensor solutions for real-time equipment and process monitoring
• Cloud infrastructure for centralized IIoT data processing and analysis
• IIoT infrastructure management systems to optimize operational efficiency
• IIoT device management to ensure secure and stable connections
• Integration of secure communication protocols for connected devices

Specification and deployment of high-availability servers for industrial applications

We specify and deploy high-availability servers to support mission-critical applications, integrating redundancy, virtualization, hyperconvergence and replication technologies, as well as network segregation models to protect sensitive data.

• Configuration of redundant, virtualized servers to avoid downtime
• Replication and hyperconvergence solutions to guarantee business continuity
• High-availability systems for business-critical applications
• Integration of redundant storage solutions to secure critical data
• Resource assessment and capability management for effective cost and performance management

Implementation of secure remote access solutions

BBA implements secure remote access and operation solutions such as two-factor authentication and virtual private networks (VPNs), enabling clients to manage their operations securely and autonomously.

• Two-factor authentication for enhanced connection protection
• VPN configuration for secure remote access to industrial networks
• Secure remote operation to monitor and manage facilities at a distance
• Real-time access monitoring and access rights management solutions to restrict access to sensitive areas
• Intrusion detection and prevention to protect remote connections

Cybersecurity audits and secure industrial network design

We perform cybersecurity audits and design industrial networks with segregated systems (corporate, production, etc.) to provide maximum protection against cyber-intrusions and compartmentalize critical systems.

• Comprehensive assessment of industrial networks for risks and vulnerabilities
• Design of segmented networks to isolate critical systems from other networks
• Continuous monitoring system for cybersecurity incident detection and response
• Multilayer security solutions for enhanced network protection

Design of industrial network architectures with a “security-by-design” approach

BBA develops network architectures using an approach that integrates security and cybersecurity by design. Our experts apply IEC 62443, NERC and other standards for optimal resilience and enhanced threat protection.

• Networks designed to IEC 62443 standards for critical infrastructure security
• Integrated cybersecurity principles applied from the design phase
• NERC compliance for enhanced operational security
• Integration of real-time solutions for threat detection and response
• Hyperconvergence-secured approach for stronger network resilience