Anyone establishing digital processes on the shop floor today will sooner or later face a central question:
"Can I really run my production data in the cloud?"
A question that concerns many production managers and IT departments – and rightly so. After all, it's not about cat pictures, but about the core of value creation: assembly processes, quality data, variants, quantities, and instructions.
The good news: Yes, you can. And securely.
Below, we will show you how ELAM Solutions technically underpins this confidence – and why precisely this architecture offers the key advantage for modern production environments.
There is cloud – and there is Cloud Made in Germany.
ELAM Solutions is hosted in Microsoft Azure, Region Germany West Central (Frankfurt) operated. This means all data is located in German data centers, protected by European and German data protection laws.
Why is this important?
In short: ELAM Solutions runs on a platform that is among the most modern in the world in terms of security – without you having to implement any of it yourself.
Security is rarely visible – but noticeable when it's missing. With ELAM Solutions it is deeply woven into the architecture.
Transport encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
All requests to the web interface and the REST API are transmitted exclusively via encrypted connections . This protects sensitive production and account data on its way between the end device and the cloud.
Encryption-at-Rest (Azure Key Vault)
Your data remains protected even when at rest:
Azure automatically encrypts databases and storage media – managed via secure key technologies of the Azure Key Vault.
This means production data is protected even if someone were to gain physical access to the hardware – which is highly unlikely in a certified data center anyway.
In industry, one thing is particularly important: Separation means security.
ELAM Solutions isolates each customer instance via dedicated database schemas. This ensures:
For many IT departments, this is precisely the decisive factor for approving cloud software.
Production data is valuable – which is precisely why ELAM Solutions backs it up frequently.
What does this mean in practice?
Even in the rare event of an incident (e.g., accidental deletion of production data), up-to-date backup points are always available. This offers production managers and IT personnel significant peace of mind.
No two production processes are alike – and a worker assistance system should handle access rights in the same way.
ELAM Solutions offers a fine-grained role and permission concept with:
The result:
Everyone sees only what they truly need – whether it's a worker, shift leader, process planner, or administrator.
When we talk to customers, most questions revolve around risks.
Opportunities are discussed less often – yet they are enormous.
Fast feature updates without production downtime
New features, improvements, or security updates are rolled out centrally. No waiting times, no installation packages, no downtime.
No local infrastructure required
No server maintenance, no patch management, no hardware failures.
Scalability for growing demands
New lines? New plants? More users?
ELAM Solutions scales without additional IT overhead.
Security that "grows with you"
With Azure, you automatically benefit from continuous investments in security standards – without having to build up specialized knowledge yourself.
Of course, data security is a complex topic – and precisely for that reason, it should rest on a strong foundation that endures long-term.
With ELAM Solutions you get:
In short:
You get a worker assistance system that doesn't just promise security – it delivers it.
And all this on a platform specifically developed for industrial environments where stability, quality, and traceability are paramount. Furthermore, ELAM Solutions can, of course, be used in full compliance with GDPR.
