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Better visibility. Stronger security. Smarter decisions.
Exclusively for Rea manufacturing clients
Are These Challenges Holding You Back?
- AI is already in your business, but no one’s sure if your data is protected
- Security gaps you can’t see — vulnerabilities that could shut down production
- Flying blind on financials — no real-time dashboards, just spreadsheets and month-end surprises
- Data trapped in silos — can’t get the reports you need without manual work
- Business email compromise is hitting your industry — and you’re not sure if you’d catch it
- Extensive downtime or slow response time on IT problems holding your team back
These aren’t just IT problems—they’re business problems that affect your bottom line.
Can’t decide on an assessment?
Book time for a quick chat with Steve.
Choose Your Free Assessment
Option A: Free AI Readiness Assessment
Find out where your organization stands and what to do next.
What’s Included:
- Assessment of your current AI usage, policies, and data governance posture
- Review of AI-related security risks, including data exposure and acceptable use
- Practical next steps tailored to where your business is today
- Pre-call questionnaire to help us make the most of your time together
- 60-minute session with Rea Information Services
Time Investment: 60 minutes, scheduled at your convenience
No Charge: Complimentary for Rea clients
Perfect For:
- Business owners and leadership teams hearing about AI but unsure where to start
- Manufacturers with employees already using AI tools; with or without a policy
- Organizations that want to use AI strategically without exposing confidential data
- Companies with compliance requirements (HIPAA, CMMC) that affect how AI can be used
Option B: Free Data Services Demo
See how our financial data can work harder for your business.
What’s Included:
- Live walkthrough of our Power BI dashboards with real examples
- See financial metrics, automated reporting, and performance visualization in action
- Discussion of what’s possible with your QuickBooks Online data
- Honest conversation about whether data services fit your needs
- Q&A with our data analytics team
Time Investment: 30-60 minutes – scheduled at your convenience
No Charge: Complimentary demo with no obligation
Perfect For:
- CFOs and controllers wanting better financial visibility
- Businesses needing reporting beyond standard QuickBooks capabilities
- Leadership teams exploring data-driven decision making
- Anyone frustrated with month-end surprises or hours of manual spreadsheet work
Don’t Use QuickBooks Online? No problem. Contact us to discuss dashboard solutions for Foundation, Sage, Business Central, NetSuite, or other financial software.
Option C: Free Business Email Compromise Risk Assessment
Uncover hidden email and security risks before they cost your business.
What’s Included:
- Review of email authentication and protection services
- Spot-check of Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security settings
- Verification of multi-factor authentication and forwarding rule protections
- Evaluation of user training and incident response readiness
Time Investment: Under 4 hours – scheduled at your convenience
No Charge: Complimentary for Rea clients. If we identify issues, get them corrected at $100/hour (normally $200/hour)
Perfect For:
- Businesses concerned about email security
- Companies with compliance requirements (HIPAA, CMMC, etc.)
- Organizations wanting peace of mind about their cybersecurity
- Leadership teams who need to know where they’re vulnerable
The RIS Manufacturing Advantage
AI Strategy That Moves at Your Pace Whether you’re just getting started or ready to go further, we help you put AI to work safely and strategically — with the policies, governance, and guidance to protect your data and your competitive edge.
Real-Time Financial Visibility Stop waiting for month-end reports. Our dashboards give you instant access to the metrics that matter, so you can make confident decisions today.
Production-First Security We protect your operations without creating bureaucracy. From email compromise to ransomware, we close the gaps that could shut you down — while you stay focused on running the business.
One Partner for Technology, Data, and AI IT support, cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI strategy from one trusted team. No finger-pointing between vendors — just solutions that work together.
The Real Cost of Standing Still
| Challenge | Business Impact |
| No AI acceptable use policy | Confidential data and trade secrets exposed through public AI tools |
| No real-time financial visibility | Delayed decisions, missed opportunities |
| Manual reporting processes | Hours wasted weekly, error-prone data |
| Ransomware attack | $50,000+ per day in lost production |
| Email security breach | $150,000 average recovery cost |
| Unplanned system outage | 4-7 days average production loss |
| No incident response plan | Extended downtime, lost customers, regulatory exposure |
The cost of inaction adds up: whether it’s a security incident, ongoing inefficiency, or decisions made without the right information.
What Leading Manufacturers Do Differently
AI Policy in Place
Clear guidelines so teams can move forward confidently without putting data at risk
Real-time Dashboards
Financial and operational metrics at their fingertips, not buried in spreadsheets
Strong Email Security Posture
Email protection, network isolation, and tested backup recovery
Proactive IT Management
Problems prevented or resolved quickly, not lingering for weeks
One Trusted Technology Partner
Integrated support for IT, security, and analytics
Prefer to Talk Directly?
Connect with Steve Grossenbaugh Your Manufacturing Technology & Security Expert
For the past 20 years, Steve has helped manufacturers protect their operations while improving productivity. He understands that downtime isn’t just an IT problem; it’s a production problem.
Call: 440-590-3823
Schedule a Meeting with Steve
Ready to Get Started?
Choose Your Free Assessment:
Option A: AI Readiness Assessment
Find out where your AI posture stands
Option B: Free Data Services Demo
See what’s possible with your financial data
Option C: Email Security Assessment
Uncover hidden risks before they cost you.
Exclusively for Rea manufacturing clients. Limited availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from our current IT support?
Will this disrupt our production schedule?
No. We understand production comes first. Our assessments require minimal involvement from your team and are scheduled to fit your operations—not the other way around.
What if we already have an IT person?
Great. We work alongside internal IT teams, providing specialized security expertise and strategic guidance they may not have time for.
Is this just a sales pitch?
How long do the free assessments take?
Options A and C are under 4 hours each. Option B (the data services demo) is typically 30-60 minutes. All scheduled at your convenience.
What if we don’t use QuickBooks Online?
We also have dashboard solutions for Foundation (construction) and can discuss custom options for Sage and other financial software. The demo will help you understand what’s possible regardless of your current system.