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GE Proficy Smart Factory MES vs Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers 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
Windows 2022 Server with su...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
456th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
7
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.
BK
Senior Specialist Technology Specialist
Upgrading infrastructure has improved identity management and supports secure daily administration
The best features that Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers offers are PowerShell and the latest features of Windows Server 2022.In my day-to-day use case of PowerShell with Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, I perform bulk operations such as user creation, user deletion, user disable, security group creation, and I also verify the replication. Regarding the features of Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, it features a new view of Windows Server 2022 along with the latest PowerShell version, and it supports cloud integration with the operating system, which is very helpful. In terms of AI capabilities, Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is very capable of providing AI services because it integrates with cloud services such as Azure Arc, which supports on-premises environments through Azure, making it very helpful.

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

Pros

"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."
"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 facilitates improved data capture, processing, and reporting across organizational levels, from supervisory to managerial to business levels."
"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."
"The hardware of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is very strong, and the software is very easy and useful for me."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Customer support for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers was phenomenal, especially when I needed quick assistance with Active Directory Domain Services."
"When I say the GUI is much better, it helps me and my team in our day-to-day work because it looks very similar to a user OS, so people will be very familiar with what to do and where to perform steps."
"The customer support for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is faster and reliable."
"Azure Arc integration has provided centralized management of servers across on-premises and cloud environments, which helps me monitor server health, configuration, and compliance."
"The interface is friendly and very easy to understand, and the troubleshooting is also easier than on other OS."
"Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers positively impacts my organization by allowing us to install state-of-the-art equipment and guarantee their security."
"The Azure Arc integration helps me in my day-to-day work by allowing my on-premises server to also be integrated into this, enabling us to monitor all the servers in one place."
 

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."
"In terms of how GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be improved, I believe one key area is the connectivity on the shop floor."
"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."
"I think you could add more password protection inside GE Proficy Smart Factory MES."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES should be a bit easier to customize."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be optimized better, specifically regarding the application right and the backup."
"Improvements in GE Proficy Smart Factory MES should focus on enhancing the user interface for thick client displays."
"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."
"Improvements are needed in faster technical support response time, more comprehensive 24/7 assistance, better proactive monitoring and maintenance, and improved communication during critical technical issues."
"I think Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers could improve by having guides to the new features and the new processes."
"To improve Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, the bugs should be fixed."
"I dislike that it is very easy for attackers, the hackers, to attack the Windows platform. The security level is very low compared to other OS."
"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that it is not budget-oriented, so I can say it is an expensive product, but feature-wise, I would say it is extremely good."
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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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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
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Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
 

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 Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
I had a very good experience regarding the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers.
What needs improvement with Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers can be improved by ensuring that the latest patches are available whenever support is provided, and if any vulnerabilities are reported, there shoul...
What is your primary use case for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
My main use case for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is as an Active Directory specialist and Microsoft Entra ID administrator, where I need Windows 2022 Server with support by Pro...
 

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