Articles by David Bailey
IT Strategy for UK Medical Device Manufacturers: MHRA, ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 Edition 2
IT strategy medical device manufacturers UK: how MHRA, UKCA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304 Edition 2, IEC 81001-5-1 and SBOMs shape a 2026 medtech IT roadmap.
IT Strategy for UK Metals and Fabrication Manufacturers: Nesting, Steel Strategy and Carbon
IT strategy metals fabrication manufacturers UK: how nesting, ERP, carbon reporting, the UK Steel Strategy and CBAM shape a 2026 IT and OT roadmap.
IT Strategy for UK Defence Manufacturers: DEF STAN 05-138, List X and the MOD Supply Chain
IT strategy defence manufacturers UK: how DEF STAN 05-138, List X, JOSCAR, ITAR and Cyber Essentials Plus shape MOD-supply IT and OT roadmaps in 2026.
IT Strategy for UK Electronics and EMS Manufacturers: Traceability, IPC and Compliance
IT strategy electronics EMS manufacturers UK: how component traceability, IPC, AS9100, ISO 13485, RoHS and WEEE shape an EMS IT and OT roadmap for 2026.
IT Strategy for UK Chemicals Manufacturers: COMAH, REACH and Process Safety
IT strategy chemicals manufacturers UK: how COMAH, OG86, REACH, IEC 62443 and process ERP shape a board-ready 2026 IT and OT roadmap.
Ransomware Response Plan for UK Manufacturers: A Practical 2026 Playbook
Ransomware response plan UK manufacturer: 2026 playbook covering detection, isolation, NCSC and ICO reporting, recovery and OT-specific actions.
NCSC Manufacturing Cyber Security Guidance for UK Factories: A 2026 Practical Guide
NCSC manufacturing cyber security guidance UK explained: OT, supply chain and SME advice from the NCSC, plus practical actions for UK factories 2026.
ISO 27001 vs Cyber Essentials Plus for UK Manufacturers: Which One Do You Need?
ISO 27001 vs Cyber Essentials Plus manufacturing: 2026 cost, scope and timeline comparison for UK manufacturers, with sector-specific guidance to choose.
What is Operational Technology in Manufacturing? A UK Guide for 2026
What is operational technology in manufacturing? A clear UK definition of OT, its components, examples, IT/OT differences and 2026 NCSC cyber expectations.
MSP vs In-House IT Team for UK Manufacturers: Which Model Fits Your Business?
MSP vs in-house IT team manufacturing UK: real 2026 cost comparison, coverage, OT/ERP fit and how to decide between an internal team and external support.