What Creative IT does

Creative IT is a French software publisher founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lyon, operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Groupe TSS. The company develops and markets Qubes, a modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform that digitalizes industrial shop-floor operations for manufacturers in regulated and process-intensive sectors. Creative IT serves approximately 200 to 350 industrial customers spanning food and agri-food, dairy, pharmaceutical, medical devices, cosmetics, defense, luxury watchmaking, automotive supply, and general manufacturing — with 500+ industrial sites deployed globally. Named enterprise references include Sodiaal, Yoplait, Nutrixo, Thales, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Nexter Systems, Mylan, Recipharm, Refresco, Tipiak, and HORIBA Medical.

The Qubes platform is built on a modular architecture organized into six functional categories: Production Monitoring (work order tracking, traceability, scheduling, material weighing, technical data), Performance (OEE/TRS, labor tracking), Process Management (batch execution), Quality Management (electronic batch records, document management, authorizations, quality controls, SPC), Logistics (plant logistics), and Technical modules (ERP connectors, AR/VR, energy management). It supports both on-premise and cloud deployment via Qubes 4Cloud, which uses the proprietary Qubes i4 Cluster industrial edge appliance for high availability at plant level. Differentiated technical capabilities include pre-built bidirectional SAP ERP connectors (XML, XSD, SOAP, RFC/BAPI, IDoc, Web Services), OPC UA-based PLC integration, native FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for electronic records and signatures, AR/VR maintenance modules, RFID-based traceability, and an energy management module (Qubes SME), all supported by 200+ MES project integration track record and reference to ISA-88/ISA-95 standards.

Creative IT generates revenue through subscription-based software licensing — on-premise, Qubes 4Cloud, and the newer Qubes Connect SaaS offering — supplemented by Qualiopi-certified professional services including training, consulting, and project management. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is predominantly direct enterprise sales with demo requests and expert consultation CTAs, supplemented by integrator partnerships (CGI for the Hublot deployment, Precia Group), industry events, webinars via Webikeo, and content marketing. Disclosed financials indicate €2.8M turnover and 42 employees (likely FY2022). Recent strategic priorities include progressive digitalization offerings (Qubes Factory Pilot and Qubes Connect), pursuit of ISO 27001 certification by end of 2026, and ecosystem partnerships with technology providers such as CIPAM for vision control and RFID traceability integrations.

Name

Creative IT

Legal name

Creative IT

Website

https://qubes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative IT is a French software company based in Lyon that publishes Qubes, a modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) platform. It serves industrial manufacturers across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, defense, luxury, and general manufacturing sectors, with 500+ industrial sites deployed globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Manufacturing execution system
• Production monitoring software
• Industrial traceability solutions
• Quality control software
• OEE performance management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MES Software Licenses/Subscriptions: Qubes MES software is sold as a modular platform. Given the cloud offering (Qubes 4Cloud) and subscription references, the primary model includes software subscriptions and/or SaaS/cloud subscriptions. Modules are selected per customer need and deployed either on-premise or cloud.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and training services (Qualiopi certified) are offered to support MES deployment, digital transformation framing, and project management.
3. Cloud/Hybrid Services (Qubes 4Cloud): Fully cloud-based and private cloud deployment with Qubes i4 Cluster hardware device. OPEX model with predictable subscription billing including hosting and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Creative IT publishes and integrates the Qubes modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software platform for industrial manufacturers. The platform covers real-time production monitoring, traceability, TRS/OEE performance measurement, scheduling, plant logistics, quality controls, SPC, electronic batch records, and ERP connectivity, available on-premise, as a private cloud (Qubes 4Cloud), and as a lightweight SaaS entry point (Qubes Connect). The company also delivers implementation services, consulting, and Qualiopi-certified training.

Product overview

Creative IT publishes Qubes, a modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software platform. The core product portfolio consists of three deployment editions: Qubes Expert (full-featured on-premise/private cloud MES), Qubes 4Cloud (fully cloud-based MES using Qubes i4 Cluster edge hardware), and Qubes Connect (cloud TRS/OEE monitoring starter package). The modular architecture includes functional modules organized into five categories: (1) Production Monitoring — Suivi OF (work order tracking), Traçabilité (traceability), Données Techniques (technical data), Ordonnancement (scheduling), and Pesées Matières (material weighing); (2) Performance — TRS/OEE and Time Attendance System (labour tracking); (3) Process Management — Batch Execution; (4) Quality Management — Electronic Batch Record, Document & Process Management (GED), Authorizations Management, Quality Controls, and SPC; (5) Logistics — Plant Logistics; and (6) Technical Modules — ERP Connectors (SAP and general ERP), AR/VR, and Qubes SME (Energy Management). Supplementary product lines include Qubes Factory Pilot (rapid-deployment starter package bundling WO tracking, alerts/Andon, and digital work instructions) and Qubes eXpress (entry-level focused monitoring for WO, TRS, and quality controls). The platform serves more than 500 industrial sites across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, medical device, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. Qubes AR/VR modules overlay real-time production data onto augmented and virtual reality interfaces for field technicians. Integration is a core capability, with native bidirectional ERP connectors (especially SAP) and OPC UA support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qubes: Modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software for industrial performance, quality control, traceability, and production monitoring.
• Qubes Expert
• Qubes 4Cloud
• Qubes Factory Pilot
• Qubes Connect

Products and services

• Qubes (Qubes MES Platform) Qubes is Creative IT's modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software platform that digitizes industrial shop-floor operations across production tracking, quality management, performance monitoring (TRS/OEE), scheduling, logistics, and manufacturing business intelligence. Available as on-premise, private cloud (Qubes 4Cloud), and cloud (Qubes Connect) deployments, with more than 500 industrial sites equipped globally across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and manufacturing sectors.
• Qubes Expert Full-featured, modular MES offering from Creative IT that encompasses all Qubes modules for production monitoring, performance, quality, scheduling, logistics, ERP connectivity, and advanced features such as AR/VR and SPC. Designed for manufacturers seeking a comprehensive, fully configurable MES deployment across one or multiple sites.
• Qubes 4Cloud Fully cloud-based (and fully private cloud) deployment option of the Qubes MES, using a Qubes i4 Cluster industrial hardware device installed at each plant for high availability and local connectivity to PLCs, barcode printers, and energy meters, with data transmitted to a secure central datacenter. Enables connecting machines across all production sites with real-time monitoring.
• Qubes Connect Cloud-based TRS (OEE) solution enabling manufacturers to improve industrial performance without a heavy IT project. Plug-and-play approach connects equipment in days and provides instant visibility into OEE metrics via a modern, intuitive interface, targeting manufacturers seeking a lightweight first step into digital transformation.
• Qubes Factory Pilot Lightweight, rapid-deployment MES starter package designed as a first digital step for manufacturers, bundling work order tracking, production and quality alert management (Andon), and digital work instructions into a quick-to-deploy application with ROI achievable in under one year. Approximately 20 manufacturers have adopted this approach.
• Qubes eXpress Simplified, entry-level version of Qubes that provides focused monitoring for specific use cases: work order monitoring (Suivi OF), TRS/OEE tracking, and quality controls. Positioned as a lightweight alternative for manufacturers wanting targeted visibility without full MES complexity.
• Qubes SME (Energy Management System) Energy Management System module integrated into the Qubes MES platform that helps manufacturers manage and monitor energy consumption data, track energy performance, and support ISO 50001 compliance.
• Qubes AR/VR Modules Qubes AR (Augmented Reality) superimposes real-time process data (flow, temperature, quantity, speed), quality rates, operating procedures, exploded equipment views, and visual alerts onto a technician's mobile terminal. Qubes VR (Virtual Reality) enables remote expert guidance via a 3D digital twin shared with an on-site operator through the Nucleus VR environment.
• Qubes i4 Cluster (Industrial Edge Hardware) Industrial hardware appliance deployed at each plant in the Qubes 4Cloud architecture, providing high-availability connectivity between shop-floor equipment (PLCs, barcode printers, energy meters) and the central cloud datacenter, ensuring that the MES application remains operational independently of internet connectivity or response times at each site.
• MES Implementation, Consulting, and Training Services (Qualiopi certified) Professional services to support Qubes MES deployment, including digital transformation framing, project management, MES consulting, and Qualiopi-certified training for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ industrial sites equipped globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers52 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CGIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCGI is an implementation and integration partner that collaborated with Creative IT on the Hublot MES deployment project. CGI is a major global IT consulting and services firm. The partnership enabled deployment of Qubes MES at Hublot's Swiss manufacturing site.
• Precia GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecia Group is mentioned as a parent or partner entity of Creative IT in the Qubes website navigation. The relationship appears to be corporate/institutional rather than purely commercial.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aegis (FactoryLogix): Aegis Software provides FactoryLogix, a modular MES focused on discrete electronics and industrial manufacturing. Comparable to Qubes on modular architecture and mid/large enterprise MES deployments.
• iBASEt: US-based MES provider focused on aerospace & defense, industrial manufacturing, and regulated industries. Comparable to Qubes on regulated vertical specialization (aerospace/defense overlap with Thales, Nexter) and complex manufacturing execution.
• Lighthouse Systems: UK-based MES provider (Cormeta Group) serving regulated and process manufacturers with a modular platform. Comparable to Qubes on regulated-industry MES focus and mid-market European footprint.
• Critical Manufacturing: Portugal-headquartered MES provider (now part of ASMPT) serving electronics, medical devices, and discrete manufacturers. Closest comparable in scale, vertical focus on regulated industries, and modular MES architecture.
• Forcam: German MES specialist focused on mid-market discrete manufacturers with cloud-native architecture. Comparable to Qubes on mid-market MES positioning and European industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes DELMIA: Dassault's DELMIA portfolio covers MES, manufacturing planning, and 3D collaboration. Overlaps with Qubes on shop-floor execution and is a frequent competitor in regulated and complex discrete manufacturing RFPs.
• Siemens Opcenter: Siemens Digital Industries' flagship MES suite. Overlaps directly with Qubes across production monitoring, quality, and scheduling, but as part of a much broader digital industries portfolio serving global enterprises.
• Rockwell Automation MES: Rockwell's FactoryTalk MES / Plex systems target discrete and process manufacturers with deep PLC integration. Comparable ERP/MES/equipment integration story to Qubes, but at significantly greater scale.
• AVEVA MES (Schneider Electric): AVEVA's MES offerings, now under Schneider Electric, target process and discrete manufacturers. Direct overlap with Qubes' production and quality modules, but bundled with a much wider industrial software portfolio.

Others

• Honeywell Connected Plant: Honeywell's MES and manufacturing software suite is strongest in process industries (chemicals, pharma). Directly competes with Qubes in regulated process verticals but as part of a global industrial conglomerate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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