A manufacturing firm with 40 workstations was spending over $28,000 annually on Windows licensing. Zevonix migrated their operations to Linux, cutting costs while improving system stability.
This manufacturing company was paying steep annual licensing fees for Windows servers and workstations that mostly ran specialized manufacturing software, web browsers, and basic office tools. Their Windows systems required constant patching and reboots, causing production delays. They wanted to reduce costs without disrupting their manufacturing execution system (MES).
🔍 Step 1: Discovery & Strategy
We inventoried every application, printer, scanner, and peripheral across all 40 workstations and 3 servers to build a complete compatibility matrix.
🎯 Step 2: Tailored IT Solutions
We selected the optimal Linux distribution for manufacturing use, configured application compatibility, and built standardized workstation images.
🚀 Step 3: Implementation & Deployment
We migrated servers first during a planned weekend shutdown, then rolled out workstations in batches of 10 to minimize production impact.
🛡️ Step 4: Security Fortification
We hardened all Linux systems with firewall rules, SELinux policies, and automated security updates tailored to manufacturing environments.
⚙️ Step 5: Ongoing Support & Optimization
We provide ongoing Linux administration, security patching, and support. Staff can call our helpdesk for any Linux questions during business hours.
📈 Step 6: Growth & Innovation
As the company adds equipment and workstations, we deploy pre-configured Linux images that are ready to work within hours.
Over 6 weeks, Zevonix migrated 40 workstations and 3 servers from Windows to Linux. The company eliminated $28,000 in annual licensing costs, reduced system maintenance time by 65%, and achieved significantly better uptime. Production floor terminals that previously needed weekly reboots now run for months without interruption. Staff adapted to the new environment within 2 weeks thanks to targeted training.
Passed SEC examination with no deficiency findings across cybersecurity, data protection, email retention, and business continuity categories.
Complete compliance infrastructure deployed in 6 weeks — from zero documentation to examination-ready with all technical controls operational.
All advisor devices protected with BitLocker encryption and centralized key management, eliminating data exposure risk from lost or stolen devices.
SEC Rule 17a-4 compliant email archiving with immutable storage, supervisory review, and eDiscovery search capabilities deployed firm-wide.
Endpoint detection and response with round-the-clock monitoring, reducing mean time to detect threats from unknown (previously) to under 15 minutes.
Monthly phishing simulations and security awareness training reduced staff susceptibility from 35% to under 3% within 90 days.
Linux Migration Case Study
Many MES and ERP systems either have native Linux versions or run perfectly in containers and compatibility layers. We assess your specific software stack before recommending migration and only move systems where Linux is a clear fit.
Yes. Modern Linux desktops look and feel similar to Windows. Most manufacturing floor tasks — scanning, data entry, browser-based apps — work identically. We provide hands-on training and quick-reference guides tailored to your workflows.
We deploy LibreOffice for most document needs, which handles Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files natively. For teams that need full Microsoft Office compatibility, we set up Microsoft 365 web apps or keep select Windows workstations for specific roles.
Linux has a significantly smaller attack surface for malware and ransomware. Combined with proper configuration, it reduces the risk of the types of attacks that commonly target manufacturing environments. We also implement additional hardening specific to your setup.
We keep full backups of your Windows environment for 90 days after migration. If any system doesn’t perform well on Linux, we can revert it individually. In practice, we’ve never had a client want to go back.
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