Complete Digital Infrastructure for Olam Group Pharmaceuticals — Multi‑Site Campus, Karnataka | Layerix Networks
Client: Olam Group Pharmaceuticals
Technologies Deployed
About Olam Group Pharmaceuticals
Olam Group is a Singapore‑headquartered global food and agri‑business, supplying food, ingredients, feed, and fibre to over 22,000 customers worldwide, with a value chain spanning more than 60 countries. In India, Olam has a significant presence including an innovation centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru, registered as Olam Innovation Centre India Private Limited.
The company’s pharmaceutical division focuses on manufacturing high‑quality pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for both domestic and international markets. Their new Karnataka campus is being built to meet stringent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Schedule M guidelines mandated by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
To achieve full regulatory compliance and operational excellence, the facility requires a digital infrastructure that is not only robust and scalable but also secure, auditable, and compliant with global pharmaceutical standards — including network isolation for production environments, complete data integrity controls, and computerised systems validation.
The Challenge — Why Pharmaceutical Infrastructure is Critical
A pharmaceutical manufacturing facility is not an ordinary enterprise campus. Every element of its digital infrastructure — from cabling to servers to surveillance — is subject to rigorous compliance requirements under GMP and CDSCO Schedule M. Key challenges for the Olam Group Pharmaceuticals campus included:
- Network isolation for GMP systems: Production networks carrying PLC, SCADA, MES, and environmental monitoring data must be physically isolated from general‑purpose office networks to ensure data integrity.
- Complete auditability: Every access event (biometric logs), surveillance recording, and network activity must be tamper‑proof and retrievable for regulatory audits.
- High‑availability backbone: Pharmaceutical production lines cannot tolerate network downtime, as interruptions may compromise GMP‑validated processes and batch records.
- Multiple subsystems, single responsibility: Coordinating separate vendors often creates gaps in compliance, documentation, and accountability.
Layerix Networks was engaged to solve all of these challenges with a single end‑to‑end solution — designed, deployed, and managed by one team with deep experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
The Scope — Complete Digital Infrastructure for a Pharmaceutical Campus
Layerix Networks has been entrusted with the complete digital infrastructure for the Olam Group Pharmaceuticals campus in Karnataka — a true single‑vendor, turnkey engagement spanning every aspect of enterprise technology.
Cabling Infrastructure
Cat6A / fibre optic structured cabling across the entire campus, designed for high‑speed data, low latency, and future scalability. All cabling documented, certified, and ready for GMP validation.
Enterprise WiFi
Campus‑wide WiFi with seamless roaming between buildings, built on centrally managed access points with dedicated VLANs for guest, staff, and production use.
Next‑gen Firewalls
Enterprise‑grade firewall clusters with advanced threat protection, application visibility, and micro‑segmentation to isolate GMP‑validated production networks.
Intercom System
IP‑based intercom connecting all secure zones, control rooms, and entry points, integrated with access control for secure voice communication.
Biometric Access Control
Role‑based access with biometric authentication for every restricted area, complete with audit trails, time‑stamped logs, and integration with HR systems.
HD CCTV Surveillance
High‑definition IP cameras covering production zones, warehouses, perimeters, and entry points — with retention policies aligned to GMP documentation requirements.
Servers & Storage
On‑premises server infrastructure for production systems, ERP, and quality management — paired with high‑availability storage and disaster recovery capabilities.
AV & PAS Systems
Audio‑visual setup for boardrooms and training spaces, plus a public address system for emergency notifications and daily announcements across the campus.
In addition to deployment, Layerix is providing ongoing managed services — 24×7 remote monitoring, proactive maintenance, and on‑site support as needed. This eliminates the need for Olam Group Pharmaceuticals to maintain an internal team for network and security infrastructure, while ensuring compliance and uptime.
The Customer Win — A Single Trusted Partner for Compliance‑Ready Digital Infrastructure
The single most valuable outcome for Olam Group Pharmaceuticals is eliminating multi‑vendor coordination. By engaging Layerix for the entire digital infrastructure stack — from physical cabling to managed services — the client gains:
- Single point of accountability: One team owns everything — no finger‑pointing between cabling, security, IT, and AV vendors.
- GMP‑ready documentation: Layerix provides complete as‑built drawings, test reports, configuration logs, and validation packages — ready for regulatory audits.
- Faster deployment, lower cost: Coordinating multiple vendors typically adds weeks to project timelines and hidden overheads. A single partner delivers faster at lower total cost.
- Future‑proof scalability: As Olam Group Pharmaceuticals expands production lines or adds new buildings, the infrastructure is ready to scale without rip‑and‑replace.
“Layerix was selected not just for technical capability — but for the confidence that a single team could deliver everything to GMP standards, on time, with complete documentation. That’s the value of a true end‑to‑end partner.”
Technologies & Services Delivered
Project Scale
Complete campus coverage
Subsystems integrated
Single vendor — Layerix
Managed services included
Why Compliance‑Ready Digital Infrastructure Matters in Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical manufacturing is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world. Under CDSCO Schedule M and WHO‑GMP guidelines, every computerised system — including network infrastructure, access control logs, and surveillance footage — must be validated, tamper‑proof, and available for inspection. A failure in any of these areas can lead to regulatory actions, production shutdowns, and significant financial losses.
Layerix brings deep experience in designing digital infrastructure for regulated manufacturing environments. From physically isolated networks for GMP production to biometric access trails that satisfy audit requirements, every component is engineered for compliance from day one.
For Olam Group Pharmaceuticals, this means full confidence that their digital infrastructure will not only perform reliably but will also stand up to the most rigorous regulatory scrutiny.
“For pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital infrastructure is not a utility — it is a compliance requirement. Layerix understands this at every layer, from the first cable to the last audit log.”
— Layerix Networks Team
About Layerix Networks
Layerix Networks is a Bengaluru‑based enterprise networking company with 28 certified engineers and a zero‑subcontractor policy. We design, deploy, and manage complete digital infrastructure for enterprises across pharmaceuticals, commercial real estate, and manufacturing — including structured cabling (Fluke‑certified), enterprise WiFi, next‑gen firewalls, access control, surveillance, AV, PAS, servers, storage, and full managed services. From a single floor to a multi‑building campus, every deployment is documented, compliant, and warrantied.
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