Harvest the future: Preparing the digital ground for agriculture

Agriculture is one of the oldest industries in the world - and now one of the most innovative. While farming was purely manual labor in the generation of our parents and grandparents, digital transformation is fundamentally changing everyday life on farms.

GPS-controlled tractors, drones for monitoring crops, sensors that measure soil moisture or weather data are no longer future music, but reality. For farmers, this means more efficient, sustainable and precise operations.

At the same time, new questions arise: How can sensors in fields be connected to the farm network, especially with moderate internet connection? How can sensitive operational data be protected? And how do you ensure that machines communicate with each other?

CMS supports agriculture in making its IT infrastructure future-proof, optimizing processes, protecting operations, and paving the way for innovations.

From Seed to Harvest: The Digital Transformation and its Challenges

Digitalization is changing agriculture at a rapid pace. The challenges are as diverse as the industry itself:

  • Huge amounts of data 

    Modern technologies such as GPS-controlled tractors, soil sensors, and weather analyses provide valuable information. However, these amounts of data not only need to be stored securely but also used meaningfully.

  • Missing connectivity

    Many farms and fields are located far away. This means: unstable connections or dead spots, which doesn't make the use of modern technologies any easier - although these would have the potential to significantly simplify farmers' daily lives.

  • When data becomes a target

    Operating plans, harvest quantities, market strategies - agricultural data is a valuable asset that must be protected against cyber attacks and manipulation.

  • New technologies, old systems

    Modern solutions such as drones or automated machines sound promising, but their integration into existing structures can become a test of patience. Therefore, IT systems must not only be reliable but also adaptable.

  • More precision for better results

    Tractors that work with centimeter precision, or drones that monitor harvest areas, ensure that agricultural operations become more efficient and can deliver more food. However, without reliable IT, this increase in efficiency often remains wishful thinking.

  • Working sustainably and conserving resources

    Optimizing the use of water, energy and fertilizers is good for the environment and also saves costs. For this to work, digital solutions must be seamlessly integrated and operated reliably.

  • Meet regulatory requirements

    Agriculture is subject to strict requirements and documentation obligations regarding food safety, animal welfare, environmental protection and sustainability. Digital solutions must not only provide support here, but also ensure that all requirements are met without much effort.

  • Labor shortage

    Agriculture is increasingly struggling with labor shortages. Automated solutions, such as robot-assisted harvesters or AI-supported process control, can help overcome this bottleneck. However, to effectively use these technologies, a stable, scalable IT infrastructure is needed that seamlessly supports automation.

Technology for more efficiency in the field and farm

Digitalization opens up unprecedented possibilities for agriculture - provided that the technology is reliable, secure, and practical for everyday use. CMS offers IT solutions specifically tailored to the needs of agricultural businesses: from reliable networks for remote locations to robust cybersecurity solutions that protect data and machines.

IT Networks: Reliable Connections Even in Remote Regions

Whether farm or agricultural corporation. CMS ensures that your machines, equipment and data can communicate smoothly with each other and your IT infrastructure paves the way for modern technologies.

  • IT Network Solutions

    • Campus Networks: Connect your operation - from the main building through machine halls to the most remote fields.

    • Data Center: Store data from sensors, machines, and GPS systems securely and efficiently in powerful, sustainable data centers.

    • Wireless & Mobile: Benefit from stable wireless connections that work reliably even in extensive fields.

    • Network Monitoring: Keep track of your networks - for quick error detection and smooth operations.

    • Fabric: Flexibility, scalability, and stability - our network solutions adapt to your operation's growing requirements.

Cyber Security: Protection for data, machines and networks

Digital agriculture needs digital security - after all, not only is the operation at stake, but also the supply chain. CMS offers security solutions for operations of all sizes.

  • Cyber Security Solutions

    • Network Segmentation: Separate critical systems and data to reliably protect them from unauthorized access.

    • Network Detection & Response: Detect threats early and respond in real-time to secure your infrastructure.

    • Firewall: Protect your networks and devices from unauthorized access through robust firewall systems.

    • Disaster Recovery: Protect all important data and restore it quickly in emergencies to prevent operational downtime.

    • SD-WAN: Securely and efficiently connect decentralized locations - from branch offices to external partners.

    • ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access): Control access to sensitive data using the zero-trust principle to maximize security.

XaaS & Managed Services: Your IT - reliably supported and flexible

Efficiency in agriculture determines success and yield. CMS offers comprehensive managed services that keep your back free and ensure smooth IT operations.

  • XaaS & Managed Services

    • SD-WAN as a Service: Securely and flexibly connect farms, fields, and machines, even across dead spots. Ideal for digitalized operations with decentralized structures and growing technology use.

    • XDR as a Service: Protection against cyber attacks on operating systems, machines, and sensitive agricultural data with a security platform that detects threats early and allows you to respond specifically to secure even remote infrastructures.

    • Network as a Service (NaaS): Outsource your network infrastructure and save investment costs. With a complete network infrastructure from CMS, optimized for the special requirements of modern agriculture, you receive individual support and can scale easily.

Consulting: Your path to the digital future of agriculture

Whether you want to modernize your IT, connect existing systems or introduce new technologies - CMS is at your side as a consultant.

Reap the benefits of digitalization - with stable and secure IT.

CMS helps you fully leverage the opportunities of digitalization. Whether precision farming, resource conservation or data security - with CMS, your IT not only remains stable but also flexible enough to meet future requirements.

For agriculture that continues to grow tomorrow.