EUROPE the time of the business . Their channels are numerous and the aftermarket is often very lively .”
“ Our modern solutions mean they will be able to exactly locate the equipment and gain data on how it ’ s being used , what spare parts have been used , who has been doing the maintenance . If they then go into the service of their own equipment and fleet in the future , they would know what they are up to .”
He added that , by using Affecto ’ s partnership model , some of these companies were able to develop bespoke prototyping in their specific field , he said : “ We went to an industrial customer to start prototyping and designed some new sensors to better gain insight to the real process itself . We were then able to guide the engineers who are using that facility and help them to make better use of their resources .” Focusing on the needs of the customer has , quite simply , enabled Affecto to grow its business beyond the borders of Finland to a position where it can now offer a selection of world-beating solutions to a global client base .
Engström said : “ I would like to encourage influencers within their companies to start exploring . Start prototyping . Take the first few uncertain steps and you ’ ll be a lot smarter after that . It might feel like a tough place to start but companies like us can help and really just start the journey together . There ’ s a lot of companies talking about digital strategies , but actually committing and implementing them is going to make all the difference .”
Company Information
INDUSTRY
IT Systems , Solutions and Services
HEADQUARTERS
Helsinki , Finland
EMPLOYEES
1,200
REVENUE
$ 143 million , 2014
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
A leading solutions provider for information management and business analytics assist organisations looking to improve productivity and competitiveness
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