#FORDATAteam FORDATA: 15 years of innovation, passion and relationships

The year 2024 is coming to an end and FORDATA is celebrating a very special anniversary – its 15th anniversary. Over these years, we have managed to grow from a small company in Poznan to become a leading Virtual Data Room (VDR) solution provider in Europe. Today, we support our customers in more than 40 countries around the world. Our story is one of innovation, determination and passion, but above all of building lasting relationships – both with our customers and with our team.

It all started with two E-business students from the Poznań University of Economics – Ola Porębska-Nowak and Ola Prusator. They were brought together by their shared passion for technology and business, and their innovative studies gave birth to the idea of introducing Virtual Data Room systems to the Polish market, where they were almost unknown at the time.

‘When we started our business in 2009, VDRs were not standard in Poland. But we saw their huge potential and decided to change that’ – Ola Porębska-Nowak recalls. ‘The beginnings were difficult, but thanks to our determination and innovative approach, today FORDATA is one of the VDR leaders in Europe.’

Since its inception, FORDATA has focused on creating solutions that are not only secure but also easy to use. As a result, our systems have quickly gained recognition in industries such as M&A, auditing, life sciences, banking and energy. Advanced security mechanisms and intuitive features have made us a trusted partner for companies that need efficient online document management.

However, FORDATA is not just about technology – it is first and foremost about the people and relationships that build the company’s success. From the very beginning, we have relied on close ties – both with our customers and with our team.

Our philosophy is simple: every customer is treated like a VIP. A team that is close to both the product and the customers builds an atmosphere of mutual trust and professionalism. It is thanks to this that up to 77% of our new clients come to us by recommendation – the best recommendation for the quality of our work.

The stability of the team is also crucial. At FORDATA, we believe that satisfied and committed employees are the basis for success. That is why we make sure that our people feel valued and have the opportunity to develop. What translates into top-quality customer service also influences long-term relationships based on trust and loyalty.

The years 2023 and 2024 were exceptional for us in terms of technological innovation. We introduced artificial intelligence, automating key data protection processes. New features, such as automatic obfuscation of sensitive information or document translation, make our customers’ operations faster and more efficient. We have also introduced ground-breaking improvements – for example, the speed of FORDATA’s VDR system has increased by more than 90%, meaning teams can complete projects faster, with greater efficiency.

Additionally, our new product Redact, a secure and intuitive document anonymisation platform, was launched in 2024. These activities are the result of our ongoing commitment to provide customers with tools that help them achieve their goals faster and more securely.

‘We want our customers to be able to work faster and more efficiently, which is why we are constantly developing our system.’ – Ola Porębska-Nowak emphasises in BWL magazine. ‘Looking to the future, we intend to continue to intensively develop our technology and expand our presence in foreign markets.’

We also do not forget about social responsibility – FORDATA is involved in projects that support both local communities and environmental initiatives. Our projects such as Dare2Dream, tree planting campaigns or the volunteer support programme are an important part of our activities. We have described them in detail in a separate blog post Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Why does it matter? – FORDATA

The company’s 15th anniversary celebrations were special. In early July, the whole company met at the wakepark in Stęszew to celebrate this special moment together. Having fun together at the wakeboard, followed by a barbecue feast, provided the perfect opportunity to strengthen the bonds within the team. ‘It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our successes and feel even more of a close-knit team.’ – reports one of the participants. ‘We feel that we have a strong, close-knit team, which translates into our daily work and relationships with our clients.’

FORDATA’s 15 years is a story full of innovation, passion and relationship-building that has underpinned our success. We have brought breakthroughs such as VDR and Redact to market, and our commitment to social responsibility shows that we are not forgetting the bigger picture. Looking to the future, we want to further develop our technologies and conquer new markets, while continuing our mission to deliver superior service and build relationships based on trust and professionalism.

At FORDATA, relationships and innovation go hand in hand, and 15 years in the market is only the beginning of our journey. Thank you!