I have been working with Craig and the team from Computer Connection for almost seven years and I am so pleased with their work and knowledge! They provide excellent service and genuinely care for those they serve! They respond quickly to issues when there are any and help to get them resolved timely. They have also provided great security monitoring of our computers! Craig and his team are just wonderful!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! Thanks Computer Connection!
Smart Factories
Proactive IT support for connected production systems.
Proactive monitoring backed by 87.80% first-call issue resolution stops you chasing device outages.
Reduce recurring factory IT problems with audits that have helped cut repeat issues by 96.70%.
Protect connected systems with practical security controls shaped by 25 years of business IT experience.
Replace guesswork with a baseline score, regular reviews, and documented improvement plans.
Real people, real support, and real solutions trusted by 47 businesses and 400 end users.
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Real people, clear communication, and steady IT improvements for growing businesses.
Brian Goodwin
Owner, Goodwin Mill and Cabinet
Craig and his awesome team manage our IT for my small business. Their services are custom built for our needs and the amount of computers and the size of our network. They’re very knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy. I highly recommend this great company!
Jake Green
Owner, Dixie Moving and Storage
We’ve worked with The Computer Connection for many years and they have been awesome to work with. We call them all the time to help us figure out our computer issues. We recommend them to everyone!
Beckie Barber
Owner, Sunset Flooring
When working with The Computer Connection, we are constantly impressed by the knowledge of their team members. We have yet to find an issue that they have not been able to solve and we have been working with them for over 7 years. If you are tired of the way that your IT company treats you, The Computer Connection does not have the attitude that we are just another customer… but their sole priority. If you want to make your life SO MUCH easier, trust The Computer Connection with all your IT needs!
Dianne Timpson
RMT Accounts
We recently embarked on a significant project to upgrade our servers, and the team at Computer Connection made the process seamless and efficient. From the outset, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our needs and proposed solutions that were tailored to our business. The new servers have significantly improved our operations, offering us more power, speed, and reliability. The professionalism and technical expertise of the Computer Connection team were evident throughout the project. They were always available to answer our questions, and their guidance was invaluable. Their commitment to customer satisfaction is truly commendable. We are extremely satisfied with the service provided by Computer Connection of Southern Utah and would highly recommend them to any business looking for top-notch IT services. Their team goes above and beyond to ensure their clients’ needs are met, and it’s clear they take pride in delivering exceptional service. Thank you, Computer Connection, for helping us elevate our business to the next level!
Gabe Wright
IT Manager, LV Swiss
Friendly, affordable care that addressed all of my questions and concerns. Patient and spoke to me in words I could understand because this stuff goes over my millennial head. As a new business owner managing everything from my little laptop, Jake set me up with something called Huntress that will help secure my computer from bad people trying to take advantage of people like me that don’t know how to protect their stuff. I’ll be using these guys for any IT help in the future for my business and personal assets.
Sam Brown
Owner, Zion Mobile Massage
I’ve had a couple of situations that were not exactly what Computer Connection was set up to do, in both cases they went out of their normal range of services and solved my problems. One of the times they came to my home to make the fix. The services were completed promptly, efficiently and fees were reasonable. I’m glad to know they’re there and give them a strong recommendation.
Lance Bingham
Residential
I live in St. George, UT and work from home for a company out of Colorado, so I have to have my computer available and running at all times. Computer Connection, who I’ve been going to now for a little over four years, has been awesome with keeping me up and running. Whenever I or my husband have any problems with our computers, I take it to them and I usually have it back within a few hours or they take the time right then to see if it’s a quick fix. Their charges are very reasonable! These guys are very friendly and very helpful when we need them. I’ve recommended them on several occasions.
Ingrid Hawkins
Residential
Computer Connection is a great place for any and all computer problems, or questions especially for seniors!! I never had a bad experience and they’ve always fixed whatever I brought to them.
Judy
Residential, J VACHRIS
I had spent hours and hours online with HP Support trying to get my new HP Printer interfaced with my Laptop and seriously it was a terrible experience. I brought my laptop and printer into Jake and he had it up and running in 10 minutes. He even went so far as to install the best malware program for me and anytime I ever have technical issues I absolutely know where to go from now on! Thank you Jake!
Bo Beck
Residential
The Computer Connection are extremely professional and knowledgeable. I utilize their monthly service plan that I have benefited from and it provides me with a piece of mind knowing that if anything happens or I get a virus, they are there to clean it up. I highly recommend that everyone check into their services!
Michael Welch
Residential
I have worked with a few different IT businesses and individuals over the years, but The Computer Connection is by far the best I’ve found. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. I have never had an issue that they couldn’t troubleshoot, they are the best.
Dal Liston
Controller, Diamond H Ranch
These guys were so very helpful, so honest, and so kind when getting my laptop back up and running. They were able to complete this service within 24 hours. Don’t hesitate to give them a try. You will not be disappointed!
Dave Harris
Owner, DLH Plumbing
Computer Connections of Southern Utah has become a strong asset to our company. We constantly rely on their expertise to navigate the changing tech environment as well as keeping our system running strong and effective. We have always experienced top rated customer service and consider Computer Connections an integral part of the team.
Kelly Buchanan
Owner, GOT Concrete
Smart Factory IT Built for Stability and Control
Connected systems, secured and supported
Technology Audit
Start With Clear Visibility
A smart factory needs a clear map of what is connected before it can be improved. The technology audit reviews workstations, servers, switches, wireless access, firewalls, cloud platforms, users, backups, and connected production devices. This creates a baseline score that shows where systems are stable, where risk exists, and which upgrades should come first.
The result is a practical improvement plan built around measurable progress, not guesswork.
Network Foundation
Keep Production Connected
Production systems rely on dependable network performance. Cloud-managed switches, organized cabling plans, wireless coverage reviews, firewall settings, and traffic separation can help reduce disruption between office users, shop floor devices, and business applications. The focus is on building a network that is easier to monitor, document, and support.
That foundation helps connected equipment and teams work with fewer avoidable interruptions.
Factory Security
Reduce Connected Risk
Smart factory security should be practical, layered, and easy to maintain. Access controls, password practices, firewall rules, endpoint protection, patching, and user permissions are reviewed so connected systems are not left exposed. Guidance can also be aligned with HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, or NIST when those standards apply to your business.
The goal is stronger protection without adding unnecessary friction to daily work.
Proactive Monitoring
Catch Issues Earlier
Factory downtime often starts with small warning signs that are easy to miss. Proactive monitoring helps track device health, workstation issues, network performance, backup status, and recurring support patterns. When problems repeat, they can be documented, reviewed, and addressed at the root instead of being treated as one-off tickets.
This creates a calmer support experience and helps reduce interruptions across connected operations.
Backup Planning
Recover With Confidence
Smart factories depend on accurate data, working applications, and access to critical files. Backup and recovery planning reviews what is being protected, where backups are stored, how often they run, and whether recovery steps are documented. This helps uncover gaps before a hardware failure, user mistake, or security incident creates a larger problem.
You gain a clearer recovery plan and more confidence in business continuity.
Regular Reviews
Improve With Reviews
Connected operations need more than repairs when something breaks. Regular reviews help evaluate your baseline score, recurring issues, replacement timelines, cybersecurity posture, and upcoming technology needs. This gives decision makers a simple way to see what has improved and what should be planned next.
With clear and respectful communication, technology becomes an operating discipline instead of a constant source of surprise.
Measurable IT Results for Connected Business Systems
87.80%
First-Call Issue Resolution Rate
96.70%
Avg Recurring IT Issue Reduction After 3 Mo
98.30%
Avg Customer Satisfaction Rating
Make Connected Factory Technology Easier to Manage
Smart factory technology works best when the network, workstations, cloud tools, machines, and security controls are managed as one connected environment. The goal is not to add more complexity. It is to make your systems easier to support, safer to operate, and more reliable for daily production.
The process starts with a technology audit that documents what is connected, where the weak points are, and which improvements will have the greatest impact. From there, practical steps can be planned around monitoring, patching, backups, access control, firewall rules, and long-term replacement needs.
You get a clearer path to stability, security, and confidence without call centers or frustrating wait times.
A Practical Foundation for Smarter Operations
A smart factory depends on more than sensors and software. It needs a stable IT foundation that can support production activity without constant disruption. Proactive IT management helps you prevent problems instead of just reacting to them.
- Document connected devices, users, applications, and network paths.
- Improve workstation, server, and network reliability for production teams.
- Monitor systems so recurring issues can be found and reduced.
- Strengthen cybersecurity controls for factory-connected technology.
- Review backups and recovery plans before downtime becomes costly.
- Plan upgrades around business priorities, not last-minute emergencies.
Plan Ahead Instead of Reacting to Downtime
For many small and mid-sized businesses, smart factory systems grow one piece at a time. A machine gets connected, a cloud platform is added, a workstation is repurposed, and suddenly no one has a clear picture of how everything fits together.
The Computer Connection brings order to that environment with clear documentation, standardization, monitoring, and regular reviews. Recommendations are based on what is actually in place, what is creating risk, and what will make the biggest difference.
That steady approach helps your team improve uptime, protect data, support users, and make better technology decisions as production needs change.
Build a More Stable Smart Factory
Start with a practical audit that shows what to secure and improve first.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the smart factories service include for small businesses?
The smart factories service covers all aspects of connected production IT, from proactive monitoring and patch management to user access controls and backup verification. You get a complete outsourced IT department for your factory, handling day-to-day support, cybersecurity, and long-term technology planning. This means less downtime, fewer recurring issues, and a clear roadmap for upgrades based on your actual environment, not guesswork.
What measurable benefits can smart factories deliver for my operations?
With smart factories, you can expect a significant reduction in recurring IT problems, some clients have seen a 96.70% drop after three months. Your systems become more stable and secure, thanks to regular audits, proactive maintenance, and a focus on practical improvements. You will also benefit from documented baseline scores and regular reviews, giving you confidence in your technology investments and fewer interruptions to daily production.
How do you assess and improve my current factory technology setup?
The process starts with a technology audit to document your connected devices, network paths, and potential weak points. This establishes a baseline score and highlights where improvements will have the most impact. From there, ongoing monitoring, patching, backup reviews, and upgrade planning are put in place, all tailored to your business priorities and production needs.
How long does it take to get started with smart factories support?
You can expect an initial technology audit and environment assessment to be completed within the first few days of engagement. After the audit, a clear action plan is developed and regular support begins right away. Most small factories see measurable improvements in stability and issue reduction within the first three months.
What makes this smart factories solution different from other IT providers?
This smart factories solution is built for Southern Utah businesses that need practical, relationship-based IT support. You get local, real-person service without call centers, a proactive management approach, and regular documented reviews. The process is systems-focused, starting with a baseline, then standardizing, securing, and improving, as proven by results like a 98.30% customer satisfaction rate and long-term client relationships across multiple industries.