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GE Proficy Smart Factory MES vs SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages comparison

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GE Proficy Smart Factory MES
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SQL Server 2022 Standard on...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
434th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Featured Reviews

Aishwarya Srivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
MES Consultant at Consultancy Firm
Digitalization of multi‑plant manufacturing has improved genealogy tracking and production efficiency
One aspect of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES being very customizable is also a disadvantage because the learning curve for any IT staff is very steep. Whatever is taught in IT training cannot be completely applied from the day one they join the company; they have to learn all the configurations. GE Proficy Smart Factory MES requires that you learn very fast, and apart from that, the total cost is a concern. GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation comes with costs attached that include the implementation itself, integration with other software, and licensing. Regarding needed improvements, the engineer hired for the GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation must be given at least one to two weeks of training from a very experienced person who has already done GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation. This would reduce project timelines, which could lead to reduced costs.
Tharun K - PeerSpot reviewer
Software engineer at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Centralized data has supported daily transactions and reporting across all business teams
One area I would like to see improved in SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is the licensing and feature limitations in the standard edition. Some of the more advanced capabilities are now only available in the Enterprise edition, which can be frustrating when our requirements grow. Another challenge is managing database upgrades and compatibility, particularly when we are moving older applications to a newer environment. We sometimes have to spend extra time testing everything to make sure existing applications continue working properly. I would also appreciate if Microsoft would simplify some of the configuration options and make troubleshooting error messages easier to understand. The product works well for our regular operations, but these improvements would make life easier for our development and DBA teams.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Real-time visibility and traceability are important because they help production teams monitor operations, identify issues, and understand what is happening on the production line."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted my organization, as the production has gone up to 33% in the financial year that they introduced the MES system and we upgraded the systems."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted our organization by significantly enhancing overall equipment efficiency, which enables effective productivity and ensures equipment availability on the go."
"The integration with SAP ERP and GE Historian helped my team by providing data visibility and offered more than 98% data accuracy along the whole manufacturing execution system."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES positively impacts my organization by providing a tool for real-time production that utilizes our time in various ways, enabling us to gather all data on one page."
"With GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, it has affected daily operations by making it a lot easier for them, taking a little bit of load off of their paperwork, but also allowing the customer to really see what is going on and see where they can make some improvements."
"I have seen a return on investment from using GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, as it enhanced productivity, leading to an increase in the number of parts manufactured, which resulted in good revenue generation for the business."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted my organization in many ways, for example, what we used to accomplish in a day as production has increased quite a bit, and our performance and quality of products have also improved, leading to a noticeable increase in OEE."
"One of the biggest improvements we have noticed since using SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is that our applications are easier to maintain, especially when we are releasing updates or making changes to the database."
"Since making the switch to SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages, we've noticed improved customer satisfaction and faster response times."
 

Cons

"What I wish was easier or better with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES are some custom extensions in regards to third-party code that integrates into it, making it more of a faceplate and something easier to populate with a single tag number."
"I think you could add more password protection inside GE Proficy Smart Factory MES."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be optimized better, specifically regarding the application right and the backup."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES could be improved with a more intuitive user interface, clearer error messages, and better troubleshooting tools."
"In terms of how GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be improved, I believe one key area is the connectivity on the shop floor."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES should be a bit easier to customize."
"In terms of scalability, GE Proficy Smart Factory MES does not handle growth and expansion well, as expansion is difficult in an on-prem environment."
"Customer support for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES gives quick results sometimes, but there are delays at times, so I would appreciate quicker responses from their end."
"One area I would like to see improved in SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is the licensing and feature limitations in the standard edition."
"If there was one area for improvement I would suggest for SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages, it would be to have a lower price and perhaps some integration with artificial intelligence agents to help improve queries or functions on some tables to reduce performance issues."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Construction Company
23%
Healthcare Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
5%
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I believe the setup costs may seem higher due to the need for multiple servers for MES and high availability features, meaning licensing could also be high and should be optimized.
What needs improvement with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES could be improved with a more intuitive user interface, clearer error messages, and better troubleshooting tools. From a technical support perspective, easier d...
What is your primary use case for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I used GE Proficy Smart Factory MES from a technical support perspective, and I no longer use it in my current role. My role involved preparing and maintaining the environment so that production li...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages?
I feel the pricing for SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is reasonable for what we get, although the overall cost can increase when we add more databases or need...
What needs improvement with SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages?
One area I would like to see improved in SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is the licensing and feature limitations in the standard edition. Some of the more adv...
What is your primary use case for SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages?
Our main use case for SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages is managing the database that supports our business application. We use it to process daily transactions ...
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about GE Proficy Smart Factory MES vs. SQL Server 2022 Standard on Windows 2025 | Support by SupportedImages and other solutions. Updated: October 2026.
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