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When Excel is no longer enough

Rethinking digitalization in the energy sector

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When Excel is no longer enough: Rethinking digitalization in the energy sector

In the energy sector, the correct handling of data is increasingly determining efficiency, competitiveness and innovative strength. However, many companies still rely on Excel when it comes to planning, evaluating and controlling central processes. However, what was once considered a flexible tool is increasingly becoming a brake as complexity grows.

Excel is not designed to control highly scalable and error-free processes

This is because risks arise as soon as several departments work with different versions of a file, the database is maintained manually or there is no integration with other systems:

  • Delays due to version conflicts
  • Susceptibility to errors due to manual entries
  • Non-transparent processes and limited data quality
  • No scalability with growing requirements

At the same time, regulatory pressure is increasing and topics such as data protection, security by design and digital accessibility are becoming ever more relevant. Systems are needed that not only function reliably, but can also be flexibly adapted to new requirements.

The path to more efficient processes: From Excel to customized software

Switching to individually developed software solutions is a decisive lever for many energy companies . This is because customized systems offer exactly what Excel cannot:

  • Scalability for large amounts of data
  • Automation of recurring tasks
  • Seamless integration into existing IT systems such as ERP, CRM or IoT platforms
  • Secure handling of sensitive data
  • Better basis for decision-making thanks to valid, networked data sources

What often appears to be a mammoth task can actually be implemented step by step, efficiently and with little risk – with the right strategic approaches, tried-and-tested methods and a clear view of individual requirements.

Our free guide to digitalization in energy companies

Our new guide “From Excel to efficiency” offers in-depth insights into digital transformation, especially for companies in the energy sector. It shows how the transition from Excel-based processes to intelligently networked software solutions can succeed – structured, feasible and with a focus on concrete added value.

All contents at a glance:

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Those who rethink digitally now will be one step ahead tomorrow

Energy companies that invest in digital solutions at an early stage create the basis for automated processes, in-depth analyses and agile business models. This not only ensures efficiency benefits in day-to-day business, but also real future viability in a dynamic market environment.

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