Client: GBO Datacomp is an internationally renowned IT solutions provider with over 100 years of expertise in developing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The MES platform collects and processes production data from machines, transforming it into actionable insights for manufacturers. GBO Datacomp is a leader in industrial management technology with over 100,000 units and system solutions installed globally.
Challenge: GBO Datacomp’s legacy MES application, designed with older technologies like Delphi and Pervasive, offered three key solutions:
- BDE – Production Data Recording
- MDE – Machine Data Recording
- PZE – Employee Time Recording
These systems became increasingly limited due to hardware synchronization issues, lagging performance, and system update errors. GBO Datacomp sought a development partner to modernize the platform while preserving the core functionality. The client aimed to enhance customer experience with cutting-edge features and improved system performance.
Solution: SSI partnered with GBO Datacomp to revamp their legacy MES solutions. Using modern technologies like WPF, MS SQL, and N-hibernate, SSI’s team reverse-engineered and reconditioned the BDE, MDE, and PZE systems based on customer requirements. The upgrades improved backend functionality, efficiency, and reliability. SSI’s design team revamped the entire visual identity of the MES system—introducing new style guidelines and an intuitive visual language across the platform to enhance user experience.
Result: The modernization of the MES platform led to a significantly enhanced customer experience, improved system reliability, and the introduction of advanced features. GBO Datacomp has successfully retained a loyal customer base that continues to benefit from the platform’s updated performance, driving both customer satisfaction and business growth.
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