Every megawatt, every barrel, every data point: they all depend on stable, secure IT systems. The energy industry runs on precision. When a control system slows or a database fails, production stalls and compliance risk rises. Auxilion delivers managed IT services for the energy sector that keep oil, gas, power, and utility operations dependable, connected, and compliant.
Why IT stability matters in energy operations
Power plants, refineries, and renewable facilities have one thing in common: they can’t afford disruption. Every delay in data, control, or reporting can impact generation, safety, and profitability.
Energy firms are facing mounting IT pressures:
- Ageing legacy systems: industrial control environments and on-prem servers that can’t easily connect to modern cloud platforms.
- Expanding digital footprints: remote assets, field engineers, and IoT sensors producing vast amounts of data.
- Growing cyber threats targeting energy infrastructure through phishing, malware, or third-party networks.
- Regulatory scrutiny demanding secure, auditable information flows and clear accountability.
- A skills gap: IT teams overstretched by hybrid environments and 24/7 operational needs.
Managed services bridge this gap by combining reliable infrastructure, cybersecurity resilience, and ongoing support that adapts to both industrial and office environments.
What Auxilion delivers to energy companies
Auxilion provides end-to-end managed IT services for utilities, power generation, and oil and gas organisations. The goal isn’t just uptime. It’s business continuity, data visibility, and long-term efficiency.
Core services include:
- 24/7 monitoring and incident response: from control systems to SCADA-linked servers, issues are detected and contained before downtime spreads.
- Cloud infrastructure management: Azure, AWS, or private cloud setups optimised for energy workloads like data analytics, production tracking, or maintenance planning.
- Cybersecurity operations: intrusion detection, identity management, and endpoint protection designed for high-risk, regulated industries.
- Data management and analytics: pipelines that collect and process operational data safely, helping teams make faster decisions on load, maintenance, or safety.
- IT support and field services: responsive teams that understand the physical complexity of energy environments — from offshore rigs to control centres.
- IT consulting & digital strategy – planning the technology roadmap that aligns with energy transition goals and evolving regulations.
This isn’t generic IT support. It’s a partnership shaped around the challenges of modern energy infrastructure.
The digital backbone of modern energy
Energy networks are more connected than ever. Substations, turbines, compressors, and sensors all feed data into centralised control platforms. But without proper governance, this digital sprawl becomes chaotic and unsafe.
Auxilion brings structure to that complexity.
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Area |
What we manage |
Outcome |
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Infrastructure |
On-prem data centres, virtual machines, cloud workloads |
Reliable uptime, reduced maintenance backlog |
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Network management |
WAN/LAN design, secure remote access for engineers |
Stable connectivity and controlled access |
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Software support |
Asset management, ERP, and monitoring platforms |
Consistent performance and version control |
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Data protection |
Backup, recovery, and retention policies |
Business continuity and compliance confidence |
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Compliance evidence |
Documentation for ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR |
Audit readiness and operational transparency |
Energy systems thrive on predictability, and predictable IT starts with managed oversight.
Cybersecurity for the energy sector
Energy is a top target for cyberattacks. A single ransomware incident can cripple national supply, threaten public safety, and cost millions in recovery. The sector’s reliance on legacy systems and remote assets makes it particularly vulnerable.
Auxilion helps energy companies reduce that risk through layered protection:
- Zero Trust access controls: every connection authenticated by user, device, and context.
- Network segmentation between operational (OT) and corporate (IT) environments to prevent cross-contamination.
- Advanced endpoint protection for SCADA servers, engineering workstations, and office systems.
- Patch management: keeping critical systems up to date without disrupting production.
- Incident detection and response: 24/7 monitoring and containment supported by threat intelligence feeds.
We also provide post-incident reviews and compliance documentation, turning lessons into long-term resilience.
Cloud and hybrid infrastructure for energy
The energy industry’s shift to digital transformation depends on cloud scalability, but not every workload belongs in the cloud. Many control systems must remain on-prem for latency or security reasons. Auxilion supports hybrid configurations that balance both.
Our approach includes:
- Hybrid design: keeping mission-critical control systems local, while migrating analytics, collaboration, and reporting workloads to the cloud.
- Secure interconnectivity: encrypted links between operational sites, control centres, and corporate offices.
- Performance monitoring: real-time visibility of latency, bandwidth, and workload usage.
- Cost management: budgets, tagging, and consumption reports for accurate forecasting.
- Disaster recovery in the cloud: rapid restore points that protect against data loss or system failure.
The outcome is flexibility without losing control. Cloud efficiency where it helps, on-prem control where it’s vital.
Data and analytics: from operations to insight
Modern energy firms run on information. Predictive analytics can warn of turbine wear before failure. Dashboards can balance grid load in real time. Yet these benefits only exist when data is structured, governed, and accessible.
Auxilion helps build that foundation through:
- Data integration: connecting sensors, ERP, and maintenance systems into unified data lakes.
- Visual dashboards: power usage, field performance, and emission reporting all visible in one place.
- Predictive analytics: spotting trends in energy output, consumption, or asset performance.
- AI and automation: automating responses to alarms, power surges, or safety thresholds.
- Secure storage and retention: protecting sensitive operational data with encryption and compliance controls.
When information flows freely but safely, teams can plan maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve energy efficiency, creating measurable value that shows up on both performance charts and sustainability reports.
Managed IT for oil and gas: balancing performance with safety
Oil and gas companies face a unique mix of physical risk and digital complexity. Offshore rigs, remote monitoring stations, and ERP systems all depend on robust, connected IT infrastructure. Downtime can endanger personnel or stop production entirely.
Auxilion’s managed services support this balance:
- Remote connectivity: satellite and fibre network monitoring for offshore and remote operations.
- System reliability: redundant power, automatic failover, and backup testing.
- Compliance and documentation: digital audit trails for HSE, ISO, and data protection standards.
- SCADA and OT oversight: keeping critical control networks patched, secure, and monitored.
Safety and uptime go hand in hand. Our systems protect both.
IT for renewable energy and utilities
The energy transition introduces new complexity: distributed assets, IoT-heavy environments, and real-time reporting. Solar farms, wind arrays, and smart grids all depend on scalable cloud systems and accurate data capture.
Auxilion’s experience with renewable energy and utility companies includes:
- Managing field sensors and telemetry for solar and wind performance.
- Monitoring and protecting smart grid platforms from cyber interference.
- Integrating predictive maintenance tools for transformers and substations.
- Supporting GIS-based planning systems and remote diagnostics.
We make sure digital infrastructure evolves alongside sustainability goals: reliable, secure, and adaptable to change.
ROI of managed IT for energy companies
Managed IT isn’t just an operational upgrade, it’s a strategic enabler.
Direct benefits include:
- Reduced unplanned downtime through proactive monitoring.
- Lower IT management costs via predictable service models.
- Improved energy efficiency through analytics-driven optimisation.
- Faster compliance reporting with structured audit data.
- Enhanced cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
- Operational scalability to support growth in renewables or asset expansion.
Technology moves from cost centre to performance engine — measurable, sustainable, and dependable.
FAQs
How do managed IT services improve efficiency in the energy sector?
They replace reactive maintenance with proactive management. Systems are continuously monitored for faults, bandwidth issues, and cyber threats. This improves uptime, stabilises output, and allows engineers to focus on operations rather than troubleshooting.
Can Auxilion support both on-premise and cloud systems?
Yes. Most energy firms operate in hybrid environments. Auxilion manages the connection between local control systems and cloud analytics platforms, maintaining security, visibility, and compliance in both.
How does Auxilion handle cybersecurity for industrial environments?
We apply layered defences: network segmentation, access control, and 24/7 threat detection. OT and IT are protected separately, ensuring industrial control systems stay secure even if corporate networks are targeted.
What’s the advantage of outsourcing IT in the energy industry?
It frees internal teams to focus on engineering, compliance, and operations. Auxilion handles patching, monitoring, and data protection, delivering predictable performance and reduced total cost of ownership.
Why energy companies choose Auxilion
- Proven track record in power generation, oil and gas, and utilities.
- Deep understanding of hybrid infrastructure and SCADA system security.
- Certified cybersecurity and compliance expertise.
- Local, Ireland-based service desk with global monitoring capability.
- Strong partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and enterprise software vendors.
Auxilion combines technical precision with sector insight, helping energy firms keep their focus where it belongs: on safe, continuous power generation.
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