When Your
Network Stops,
Your Mine Stops
Whether you run an autonomous fleet or a conventional mine with advanced dispatch, your production depends on a network that wasn't built for this. We stop predictable downtime from killing your output.
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Get your network blueprint
2-day comprehensive network assessment
Reliability report + executive briefing included
The Real Cost of a Lost Signal
Every Minute Has a Price Tag
Cost per Hour of Production Downtime at a
large surface mine.
A mine response isn't an operational delay. It's a plant's life signed to your bottom line.
Typical MTTR waiting for vendor support on
network issues.
Your systems are more advanced, but troubleshooting is done remotely. Local equipment is more expensive to have.
Reduction in equipment MTTR in harsh mining
environments.
Standard manual training doesn't prepare your team for troubleshooting mine in thinking mode at 2 AM.
Leadership
River Caudle
Chief Strategy Officer, River Risk Partners | Founder, FieldReady
Cross-Industry Infrastructure Specialist & OT Security Expert
With 20+ years delivering solutions across mining, nuclear, oil & gas, and manufacturing sectors, River has prevented over $100M in production losses through systematic IT/OT integration approaches. From pioneering Arctic mining systems at -40°F to scaling 4,500+ asset networks, he brings proven methodologies that reduce IT-caused outages by 95%.
Mining Sector Achievements:
15 Years In-Pit Wireless Experience
Extensive in-pit wireless mesh deployments • Rajant Kinetic Mesh networks • Autonomous vehicle connectivity across multiple mining operations
Fleet Management Integration
Modular Mining Dispatch • Hexagon Mining • CAT MineStar • Mincom platforms • 35% reduction in idle time
Extreme Environment Operations
-40°F Arctic to 120°F desert • Solar/wind hybrid power • 99.7% uptime across 4,500+ assets
Proven Results:
"Industrial companies typically lose millions annually to preventable IT/OT integration failures. Through cross-industry experience spanning mining, oil & gas, nuclear, and manufacturing, I've developed systematic approaches that significantly reduce these losses. What appears as an unsolvable challenge in one sector often has a proven solution in another."
- River Caudle, Founder, FieldReady
Know the Process
A Complete Reliability Partnership
We start with industry-specific risk analysis, then provide comprehensive discovery and specialized services tailored to your operational needs.
Industry Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Analysis
A specialized 4-hour remote analysis that reveals the hidden risks threatening your operations. We uncover industry-specific vulnerabilities and emerging threats that most executives don't know exist - the kind of intelligence that makes you realize you need a comprehensive on-site assessment.
Remote Analysis Includes:
Custom Industry Research
Tailored analysis of trends and threats specific to your sector and operations
Recent Event Analysis
Review of cybersecurity incidents and technology failures in your industry
Community Intelligence
Insights into industry discussions and emerging concerns you may not be tracking
Market Trend Analysis
Comprehensive overview of technology and security trends affecting your business
Customized Market Report
Business-specific analysis of market conditions and competitive landscape
Risk Assessment Overview
High-level security and operational risk evaluation for your industry
Reality Check:
This remote analysis will likely reveal enough critical gaps that you'll want the full on-site Discovery & Network Blueprint Assessment immediately. Most executives realize they can't afford NOT to get the comprehensive evaluation.
4-hour remote session with executive briefing and custom reports
REQUIRED FOR ALL COMPREHENSIVE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
Discovery & Network Blueprint Assessment
Our comprehensive 2-day on-site discovery engagement provides the detailed foundation for all operational improvements. This thorough practical risk assessment delivers custom deliverables that form the roadmap for enhanced reliability and IEC 62443 compliance.
Detailed Custom Deliverables Include:
Complete Network Inventory
Detailed catalog of all network assets, configurations, and dependencies
Vulnerability Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of system weaknesses and exposure points
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Industrial security posture evaluation and threat modeling
Network Risk Analysis
Infrastructure reliability assessment and failure point identification
Production Risk Evaluation
Operational impact analysis and downtime cost modeling
Loss Analysis & Recommendations
Quantified risk assessment with prioritized action plan and MTTR reduction strategies
Includes executive briefing and detailed technical documentation
Comprehensive Engagement Options
After completing the discovery engagement, choose from specialized services or our complete transformation package:
Discovery + Full Engagement Package
Two full business weeks of dedicated time to completely transform your team and organization. Includes discovery assessment plus all comprehensive engagement options to make your operation independent and confident in preventing production losses while dramatically reducing MTTR.
Complete Package Includes:
Discovery & Network Blueprint
Complete risk assessment and network analysis
Team Training Programs
Multi-shift reliability training for operations teams
Executive Strategy & Guidance
Leadership consulting and strategic planning
Crisis Management Drills
Disaster response training with OT teams
Tabletop Risk Planning
Executive and operations scenario planning
Runbook Development
Custom playbooks and operational procedures
Custom Curriculum & LMS
Learning management system and ongoing training
IEC 62443 Compliance Roadmap
Complete compliance framework and implementation plan
Ultimate Goal:
Dramatically reduce MTTR, increase Reduction of Loss (RoL), and prevent your operation from becoming the next front-page headline. Massive savings potential through systematic operational improvements.
Two full business weeks of dedicated time - Complete organizational transformation
Team Training Programs
Custom 4-6 day on-site reliability training for operations teams across multiple shifts
Executive Strategy & Guidance
Leadership consulting for strategic planning and business case development
Tabletop Risk Planning
Executive and operations team scenario planning and risk management exercises
Crisis Management Drills
Disaster management training and response drills with OT teams
Runbook Development
Custom playbook and procedure development for operational reliability
Custom Curriculum & LMS
Learning management system development and ongoing training programs
Contact us for pricing on individual follow-on services after completing your discovery engagement
Calculate Your Reduction of Loss
See the Payback of Our Assessment
This simple model below gives a basic monthly based on third-industry data for modern surface mines with advanced dispatch. Adjust the sliders to match your site's reality.
Based on your numbers, your current estimated
*Assumes 15 incidents per year, 5.0 hr duration
Our $25,000 Assessment pays for itself if we can help you reduce your total annual downtime by just
Take Control of Your MTTR
Stop accepting long outages as a cost of doing business. Schedule your 2-Day Network Blueprint assessment today to get a clear, actionable plan for reducing your site's mean time to repair.
2-day assessment • $25,000 flat rate
Network blueprint + executive briefing included