Industrial Communication Advisory | Our Core Services

Throughput Technologies provides independent advisory services for OT teams and system integrators, helping modernise legacy equipment, strengthen industrial communication networks, and select field-proven technologies that improve reliability, security and long-term operational uptime across demanding environments. These are our core services .

Industrial Communication Advisory


Industrial Communication Advisory for High-Reliability OT Networks

Throughput Technologies provides specialist advisory services for industrial data communications, serving system integrators, engineering teams, and OT professionals who design and maintain mission-critical networks. Since 1997, the company has partnered with leading industries - including rail, mining, utilities, manufacturing, fire & security, and smart infrastructure - to deliver stable, secure, and future-ready communication architectures.

As an independent advisor, Throughput Technologies does not sell products or perform field work. Instead, it offers vendor-neutral guidance backed by proven technologies from a curated portfolio of world-class suppliers. This ensures clients receive unbiased recommendations tailored to their operational and technical requirements.

Core Advisory Services

  • Industrial Network Architecture & Design: Throughput Technologies helps organisations plan and refine network topologies capable of withstanding harsh industrial environments. Guidance covers fibre, copper, wireless, and mixed-media solutions, with a focus on redundancy, fault tolerance, and long-term scalability.
  • Legacy System Modernisation & Serial Migration: Many facilities operate with legacy equipment such as RS-232/485, Modbus RTU, or ageing PLCs. Throughput Technologies provides strategies to integrate these assets into modern networks, enabling serial-to-Ethernet migration, protocol bridging, and backward-compatible communication without disruptive downtime.
  • Media & Connectivity Selection: Selecting the right physical media is critical for network uptime. Throughput Technologies advises on rugged fibre, wireless, DSL, and high-noise-resistant copper solutions, matching environmental challenges with the appropriate industrial-grade technology.
  • Protocol Integration & Interoperability: Industrial networks often run multiple protocols simultaneously. Throughput Technologies assists with interoperability planning for Modbus, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, and BACnet, using protocol gateways and segmentation strategies to ensure stable hybrid-system communication.
  • OT Remote Access & Cybersecurity Planning: Secure remote maintenance is essential for modern operations. Throughput Technologies guides the implementation of secure remote-access solutions aligned with IEC 62443 standards, covering encrypted access, vendor management, and network segmentation to protect critical OT assets.
  • Network Reliability & High-Availability Strategy: Uptime depends on resilient network design. Throughput Technologies helps identify reliability risks and architectural weaknesses, advising on redundancy models, failover mechanisms, and diagnostic strategies to build communication layers that support continuous production.

Partnering with Trusted Global Suppliers

Throughput Technologies aligns with leading international manufacturers - including Westermo, ProSoft Technology, Secomea, FlexDSL, Welotec, and ATOP Technologies - to provide clients with reliable, high-performance solutions. These partnerships are backed by robust supplier warranties and guarantees, ensuring long-term product confidence.

Key suppliers offer strong warranties, typically ranging from 2 to 5 years, covering defects in materials and workmanship. These warranties often function as de facto performance guarantees, assuring products meet specified industrial standards. Added assurances, such as ProSoft's lifetime technical support, ATOP's shipping reimbursement, and Secomea's 24/7 premium support, provide further value and peace of mind.

Throughput Technologies serves as a vital link in Southern Africa, sub , facilitating access to these accredited suppliers and supporting clients through the warranty and claims process, ensuring they receive the full benefits of these manufacturer commitments.

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For system integrators, engineers, and OT professionals designing, troubleshooting, or modernising industrial networks, Throughput Technologies offers the independent insight and supplier-backed expertise needed to ensure project success.