Operations has seen the demo. They want it. Now they need IT to evaluate. REST API, SSO/SAML, OPC-UA, MQTT, SAP integration, Power BI, Node-RED. SaaS, multi-tenant, EU data residency. Here is why IT can approve it.
Operations has found yet another tool they want to deploy. You have been here before. Your checklist is the same every time: identity management, API availability, data residency, integration with SAP, maintenance burden, security posture. Most operational platforms fail this evaluation because they were built for the shop floor without considering enterprise architecture. Maecos was built to pass your evaluation.
Technical capabilities IT and digital leaders need to see before they sign off.
You need SSO integration with your existing IAM. No separate credentials for operators.
SSO/SAML 2.0 authentication. User provisioning aligned with your identity governance. Role-based access control with configurable permission sets. Operator login via badge scan or SSO token at shared terminals.
You need bi-directional data exchange with every system in your landscape.
Full REST API for data exchange. SAP integration for production orders, material master data, and maintenance notifications. OPC-UA and MQTT for machine connectivity. Power BI data feeds. Node-RED for low-code custom workflows and integrations.
You need EU data residency, encryption, and a clean security posture you can present to your CISO.
Multi-tenant SaaS with EU data residency. Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). 99.9% uptime SLA. Full data export capabilities. Regular penetration testing. SOC 2 Type II aligned controls.
You need zero infrastructure to manage. No on-prem servers, no update windows, no patches.
Cloud-native SaaS. Automatic updates with zero downtime. No on-premise infrastructure. Configurable per-site settings without code changes. Your IT team does not maintain it, Maecos does. Your data is yours, with full export at any time.
Maecos extends your existing systems. SAP handles production planning and master data. Power BI handles executive reporting. Your CMMS handles maintenance scheduling. Maecos handles the operator workflow that none of these systems cover well: checklists, shift handovers, training, issues, and knowledge capture. Data flows between all of them via API.
We have been through IT evaluations at enterprises across food, pharma, and chemicals. Here are the three questions that always come up.
No. SAP handles production planning and master data. Maecos handles the operator workflow SAP does not cover. Data flows between both systems via API. Maecos fills the operator workflow gap, not the ERP gap.
Maecos amplifies your BI investment. Operational data feeds into Power BI so your existing dashboards get richer with shop floor execution data. For teams without Power BI, Maecos has native dashboards.
Maecos Learning can replace a standalone LMS with the added benefit of connecting training to execution. Qualifications gate what operators can do. If you must keep your LMS, Maecos integrates via API.
Operations buys point solutions. IT inherits them: SSO integration, data export, security reviews, maintenance burden.
One platform that passes security review. SSO out of the box. API-first. Zero maintenance burden for IT.
Six operational tools, none talking to each other. Custom integrations maintained by your team.
One platform with native integration points. SAP, Power BI, machine data connected through standard protocols.
Operations data trapped in Excel, paper, and standalone apps. No feed into your analytics infrastructure.
Structured operational data feeding into Power BI. Your analytics investment gets richer with shop floor execution data.
The technical evaluation took two weeks. SSO worked on day one, SAP integration was live within the pilot, and IT has not had a single support ticket from the platform.
Enterprise deployment with SAP integration and SSO
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