Accent Consulting Joins the Indiana Manufacturers Association

Published: July 16, 2026

Accent Consulting has joined the Indiana Manufacturers Association, strengthening our commitment to supporting manufacturers across Indiana with reliable IT services, cybersecurity, compliance guidance and practical technology strategy.

The Indiana Manufacturers Association, commonly known as the IMA, is the leading voice for manufacturers in Indiana. The organization advocates for policies that support a competitive business environment while providing education, industry resources and networking opportunities to help Indiana manufacturers grow.

For Accent Consulting, joining the IMA is a natural extension of a mission that began in Indiana more than two decades ago: making technology easier, more reliable and more secure for Indiana businesses.

Why Accent Consulting Joined the Indiana Manufacturers Association

Indiana manufacturing companies rely on technology across nearly every part of their operations, from production planning and inventory management to communications, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

As these systems become more connected, manufacturers also face increasing pressure to:

Reduce production downtime
Protect business and operational data
Secure aging infrastructure and connected systems
Meet customer, insurance and regulatory requirements
Support ERP, Microsoft 365 and cloud environments
Prepare for frameworks such as CMMC and NIST
Adopt automation and AI without creating unnecessary risk

Accent Consulting joined the Indiana Manufacturers Association to become more connected to the manufacturers navigating these challenges and to contribute practical technology expertise to the broader Indiana manufacturing community.

The IMA describes its mission as advocating for Indiana manufacturers so they can flourish, forge new pathways and help make Indiana the best state in which to start and maintain a manufacturing business.

That goal closely aligns with Accent’s focus on helping businesses use technology to improve reliability, reduce risk and support sustainable growth.

IT Services Built Around the Needs of Indiana Manufacturers

Accent Consulting provides managed IT, co-managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud and AI services for small and mid-sized businesses.

For manufacturers, those services are centered on operational outcomes rather than technology for its own sake. Outcomes include:

Reducing Manufacturing Downtime

Slow networks, aging computers, unreliable backups and recurring technology issues can interrupt workflows and create costly production delays.

Accent helps manufacturers improve system reliability through proactive monitoring, network management, backup planning, infrastructure improvements and responsive IT support.

The goal is straightforward: address technology issues before they become production problems.

Strengthening Manufacturing Cybersecurity

Manufacturers are responsible for protecting employee information, customer data, proprietary processes, supplier access and other sensitive business information.

Accent helps manufacturing companies strengthen cybersecurity through layered protection, monitoring, access controls, vulnerability management, employee training and incident-response planning.

This approach helps reduce both cyber risk and the operational disruption that can follow a security event.

Supporting CMMC, NIST and Compliance Readiness

Manufacturers working with the Department of Defense, regulated customers or complex supply chains may be required to demonstrate stronger cybersecurity practices.

Accent helps businesses assess their current environment, identify security and compliance gaps and implement technical controls that support frameworks such as:

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (or CMMC)
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
FTC Safeguards Rule
Cyber insurance requirements
Customer and supplier security standards

Accent’s manufacturing IT approach is designed to improve security, support audit readiness and make compliance requirements easier to manage over time.

Extending Internal Manufacturing IT Teams

Some manufacturers already have an internal IT manager or small technology team but need additional capacity, specialized expertise or better tools.

Accent’s Co-Managed IT Services allow internal teams to retain control while gaining access to additional help desk coverage, cybersecurity resources, strategic planning, project support and technical expertise.

This gives manufacturing IT teams more capacity without requiring them to outsource the entire function.

Strategic-Fit Technology for Manufacturing Operations

Accent Consulting does not believe every manufacturer needs the same technology stack, service plan or security roadmap.

A production facility with multiple locations, legacy equipment and customer-driven compliance requirements has different needs than a smaller fabrication company with a single plant and limited internal IT resources.

Our process begins with understanding:

How the business operates
Which systems are essential to production
Where downtime creates the most risk
What internal resources are available
Which compliance or customer requirements apply
Where technology investments can generate measurable value

From there, Accent helps build a technology plan around the manufacturer rather than forcing the manufacturer into a one-size-fits-most IT model.

We currently support several different manufacturing environments, including:

That is what we mean by strategic-fit technology and human-first service.

Supporting Indiana Manufacturing Since 2002

Accent Consulting was founded in 2002 with a mission to make technology easier, more reliable and more secure for Indiana businesses. The company has since grown from a one-person IT support operation into a provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud and AI services.

Today, Accent supports manufacturers and other small and mid-sized businesses from its Indiana operations while also serving organizations across the United States.

Our membership in the Indiana Manufacturers Association gives us another opportunity to listen, learn and build stronger relationships with the companies shaping Indiana’s economy.

Helping Build a Stronger Future for Indiana Manufacturing

Indiana manufacturers drive innovation, create jobs and strengthen communities across the state.

The Indiana Manufacturers Association supports that work through advocacy, education and collaboration. Accent Consulting supports it by helping manufacturers maintain secure, reliable and well-planned technology environments.

We are proud to join the IMA and look forward to contributing to a stronger, more resilient and more competitive future for Indiana manufacturing.

Manufacturers interested in improving IT reliability, cybersecurity or compliance readiness can learn more about Accent Consulting’s manufacturing IT services or speak with our team about their current technology environment.