How Should a Business Connect Remote Workers and Multiple Sites?
A practical comparison of site-to-site VPNs, road-warrior access, IPsec, WireGuard, and managed connectivity control planes.
Systems Integration Specialist
JR
JR works at the intersection of operational technology and traditional IT, with experience spanning embedded systems, Linux administration, networking, SCADA, and open-source software.
OT & SCADAEmbedded SystemsLinuxNetworkingOpen Source
Technical Background
Working with operational technology since 2015, JR focuses on systems that must remain understandable, maintainable, and reliable in real operating environments. His work includes connecting industrial and business systems, administering Linux infrastructure, designing networks, and developing embedded solutions.
JR also contributes to open-source software. That engineering background informs his approach to business IT: understand the failure modes, document the system, and choose solutions that can be operated reliably.
Articles by JR
Industrial Integration
How to Connect PLC Data to a Production Dashboard Without Disrupting the Machine
A practical guide to extracting useful PLC data while protecting machine control, OT reliability, and reporting accuracy.
Industrial Integration
How to Count Production With a Limit Switch, PLC, and RSLogix
A practical guide from physical machine event to PLC counter logic, production tags, dashboards, and reports.
Managed IT
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in New Brunswick?
A practical guide to 2026 Canadian MSP pricing, included services, exclusions, and proposal comparison.
Industrial Cybersecurity
OT Networks vs IT Networks: Why Industrial Cybersecurity Requires a Different Approach
A practical guide to securing industrial networks while protecting safety, reliability, and production.
Microsoft 365
Does Microsoft 365 Need a Separate Backup?
A practical guide to resilience, retention, recovery, and backup for New Brunswick businesses.