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How data democracy changes everything in your plant, from productivity to engagement
Data democracy in manufacturing: faster decisions, higher engagement - How open access to real-time plant data boosts productivity, cuts waste and lifts engagement, and how a modern and open historian scales those gains across sites.
Jeroen Coussement
Jun 10, 2025
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How open data historians drive digital transformation
Read why next-generation data historians are the most powerful engines for driving a digital culture change within your organisation
6 client quotes about our industrial IoT data platform
Read 6 testimonials after implementation of our IIoT platform. Here’s one quote already: “I would grade Factry Historian 9 out of 10”.
Our next team building activity: plant 3.000 trees
Flanders has been one of the least forested regions in Europe. That is why our team committed to plant a 7000m forest on a single day. Read the story.
Why you should choose a dedicated BI tool over a built-in MES reporting tool
Using your MES platform's built-in reporting tool can be frustrating. Find out how to bring your own BI tool to the party.
Why I Joined Factry - Nick Maes
A few months ago, a rising sales talent called Nick Maes joined our team. Read why he decided to join us, and what happened in his first 8 weeks.
7 signs it’s time to replace your legacy MES platform
Having an outdated MES can be frustrating. Do these 7 signs ring a bell? Then it’s probably time to consider updating your MES platform.
Customer story: “A spot-on collaboration, thanks to a great blend of knowledge on IT and OT”
We asked Johan Van de Walle (Operations Manager at Group Vandamme) 10 questions about his experiences with Factry and our historian.