Industry

Reliability in every shift. Growth in every factory

A faltering IT or OT environment should never bring production to a halt. DATAGROUP takes end-to-end responsibility for your entire digital backbone—from the office workstation to the machine interface on the factory floor. We untangle the complexity and provide a stable foundation that simply works. So you can focus on output, growth, and innovation.

In the industrial sector, downtime is not an option. Production lines must run 24/7, the supply chain must operate seamlessly, and quality must be guaranteed during every shift. At the same time, NIS2 legislation requires you to demonstrate digital resilience and supply chain security. DATAGROUP combines personal commitment and short lines of communication as a trusted local partner with the scale, financial stability, and superior cloud quality of a European IT leader.

We believe that the best IT support starts with a genuine understanding of your day-to-day operations. That’s why we work exclusively with dedicated client teams organized by industry. You’ll have direct access to a permanent, close-knit team of engineers, consultants, and support staff who know your sector inside and out. They understand the dynamics of your organization, speak the language of the workplace, and are familiar with the specific applications your people use every day. Our people work alongside your organization as if they were direct colleagues: approachable and easy to reach. We proactively resolve issues so your employees can always get right back to work.

IT’s that simple.

The Digital Reality of the Modern Factory

The ambition to transform into a Smart Factory (Industry 4.0) is strong, but in practice, industrial companies often run into the same persistent barriers. Not due to a lack of technology, but because of the complexity of management.

The IT/OT gap & fragmented management: The divide between office IT and factory OT (Operational Technology) is disappearing. But different teams and systems don’t speak the same language, which can lead to downtime risks and security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, many IT service providers are organized in a fragmented manner (separate business units or subsidiaries), which means you still have to coordinate between the office and the factory yourself.
The legacy quagmire & change control: It is estimated that 70% of OT devices run on outdated, unpatchable operating systems (such as Windows XP). These systems pose a constant security risk, but patching or replacing them is a risky “open-heart surgery” that can shut down 24/7 operations. This creates a constant conflict between the need for security and the demand for operational continuity.
System silos and spreadsheets: Design (CAD/PLM), sales (CRM/CPQ), and production (ERP/MES) are not integrated. This leads to manual work, errors, and delays in the supply chain. Meanwhile, the market is forcing you to adopt faster Configure-to-Order (CTO) processes and supply chain collaboration via SCSN or the mandatory Digital Product Passport (DPP).
NIS2, TISAX, and executive liability: Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting process automation. Downtime costs thousands of euros per hour. Furthermore, NIS2 and TISAX require transparency and supply chain security.

At DATAGROUP, we believe the solution does not lie in even more complex management layers or complicated projects. You need peace of mind on the shop floor and visibility across the supply chain. We bridge the gap between technology and the day-to-day reality of your shifts, with a down-to-earth approach that eliminates risks and guarantees business continuity.

Our Expertise in the Industry

We believe that IT should strengthen your factory, not slow it down. We don’t provide off-the-shelf packages, but rather modular solutions that are precisely tailored to the stage your organization is in.

IT/OT Integration & Network Segmentation: We securely connect your office and factory. By strictly segmenting your networks and continuously monitoring them through our certified, 24/7 SOC, we minimize the risk of infection. Should malware enter the office, your production line is guaranteed to continue running uninterrupted.
Risk-Free Legacy Modernization: Modernizing your infrastructure doesn’t have to lead to production downtime. With our proven transition approach, we first stabilize your current environment. Using techniques such as “virtual patching,” we protect outdated machines, after which we modernize step by step without jeopardizing your 24/7 operations.
A Single, Seamless “Digital Thread” & Supply Chain Integration: We break down information silos and put an end to disparate spreadsheets. We build a stable “digital backbone” that connects your ERP, MES, and PLM systems. This gives you real-time insight into your inventory (to prevent “lost sales”) and machine performance (Predictive Maintenance), and allows you to seamlessly connect to networks such as SCSN.
Audit-proof compliance and proactive security: We take the stress out of NIS2 and TISAX audits. Thanks to our ISO 27001- and BSI C5-certified private cloud data centers, your valuable intellectual property (IP) remains physically and legally protected within European borders. With CORCompliance, we provide automated reports and comprehensive audit trails at the click of a button.

A partner that bridges the gap between management, operations, and IT management

A stable factory is created when strategy, management, and technology align seamlessly. Decisions made at the executive level must be actionable on the shop floor, while IT and OT continue to function reliably. We provide the connection so that every layer maintains control over risks, performance, and continuity.

For the board and management: You want the IT and OT landscape to contribute to growth, reliability, and competitiveness—not to uncertainty. We help you take the lead with a clear direction, insight into risks, and a manageable modernization path. This creates a stable foundation on which innovation is possible without disrupting operations.
For IT and Operations Managers: You must manage cyber risks in an environment where IT and OT converge and downtime is not an option. We identify vulnerabilities, structure security measures, and ensure continuous monitoring. This makes security demonstrable, manageable, and aligned with compliance requirements such as NIS2 without impacting production. We combine operational stability with controlled change.
For the IT Administrator and Security Officer: Your responsibility is to keep critical systems running, even as incidents and changes continue to pile up. We take over management, monitoring, and controlled changes, so that outages decrease and systems continue to function predictably. This gives you the freedom to focus on structural improvements rather than constantly reacting to issues.

Why Industry Leaders Choose DATAGROUP

We combine a solid foundation with guidance through change. That makes us not just a vendor, but a partner who adapts to your pace and culture.

Management and innovation as a single entity

A single integrated approach for both IT and OT
Consulting and management in one team
Stability in day-to-day operations
Room for modernization and Smart Factory innovation
Not isolated projects, but a continuous process

In-depth industry knowledge and an outside perspective

Familiar with the dynamics on the factory floor
Understanding of the entire supply chain, from your PLC control system to your ERP environment
Experience from other industries to break through entrenched patterns
Helps make choices that are future-proof
Practical, realistic, and results-oriented
Support in making decisions without vendor lock-in
Pragmatic, realistic, and directly focused on results

Large enough to ensure continuity, small enough to provide personalized attention

24/7 reliability and robust IT/OT security
Familiar faces, short lines of communication, a single point of contact
Teams that collaborate like close colleagues
Accessible and reachable without any layers in between
A partnership built on trust, not on tickets

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Proven in practice in Dutch industry

No theories from behind a desk, but with our feet in the mud on the Dutch factory floor. With every shift, we prove that we truly understand the dynamics of your production chain. We understand the inner workings of the factory, the logistics surrounding it, and the technology that keeps it all running.

CORBOX: IT as a Product

For many industrial organizations, IT has become a crucial factor for success, but at the same time, it has also become a complex challenge. Multiple vendors on the factory floor, legacy systems, NIS2 regulations, and increasing cybersecurity risks often make IT management costly and difficult to predict.

With CORBOX , DATAGROUP makes IT services simple, transparent, and scalable. Instead of traditional custom solutions, the CORBOX portfolio consists of standardized and modular IT services with clear service descriptions and fixed quality levels. You can easily choose the building blocks that align with the goals of your housing association and tenants. All modules are fully integrated, mutually compatible, and flexibly scalable.

Within the CORBOX portfolio, four strategic pillars are standard components of every service: CORSecurity, CORCloud, CORCompliance, and CORIntelligence. This creates a modern IT environment in which security, flexibility, compliance, and intelligent automation are built in from the ground up.

DATAGROUP - IT’s that simple.

Cloud Services (CORCloud): The right cloud strategy as the foundation for your factory. We offer Enterprise Private Cloud, Sovereign Cloud, and hyperscaler solutions within a single integrated portfolio to host your CAD/PLM and ERP workloads securely, compliantly, and efficiently.
Security Services (CORSecurity): Cybersecurity is not a standalone service, but an integral part of every management layer. From a certified, 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), we protect your office IT and machine connections on the factory floor against ransomware and cyber threats.
Compliance Services (CORCompliance): CORCompliance helps your organization demonstrate compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as NIS2, the Cybersecurity Act, and TISAX. Automated audit trails, identity and access management, and reporting reduce the administrative burden of audits.
Intelligence Services (CORIntelligence): AI is deeply integrated into the CORBOX platform. CORIntelligence helps you automate repetitive administrative factory processes, accelerate decision-making, and gain operational insights based on your machine data.
Application & Data Management: Your business-critical applications and data are the beating heart of your production. We handle the management, optimization, and ongoing development of your ERP, MES, and PLM systems according to DevOps principles, ensuring that data flows and supply chain integrations remain stable and available.
Workplaces: Modern, flexible workplaces that enable office employees and production line operators to work productively anytime, anywhere—centrally managed and equipped with robust Mobile Device Management.
Communication & Collaboration: Secure, modern collaboration within the Microsoft ecosystem. From Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to the controlled governance of Power Platform solutions to streamline communication between the office and the factory.
Network Services: A reliable digital infrastructure for your shifts. We provide secure, redundant network services for locations, machines, and cloud environments via Software-Defined Networking and continuous monitoring.
Business Continuity Services:Continuity is essential for your production. With services for backup, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, and recovery testing, DATAGROUP ensures that your critical factory systems and data remain available at all times, even during incidents or emergencies.
Service Desk: Our ITIL-certified Service Desk serves as a central Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for users and suppliers. Through 24/7 support and in-depth knowledge of the factory floor, we resolve incidents and outages rapidly to prevent downtime.