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The energy industry is currently navigating through rough waters. Governments pushing for liberalization generate powerful headwinds, and strong currents cause large convoys to break up and reassemble in different configurations. For all providers, the compass points towards stronger customer orientation and cost-efficiency. Only companies that are able to offer their customers more attractive terms and customized solutions will stay ahead of the market with the wind at their back.

The consequences of liberalization

No other industry is currently affected by major changes as strongly as the energy utility industry: Soaring energy prices, a politically unstable environment, potential supply bottlenecks and frequently obsolete networks necessitate high investments in the infrastructure and new, preferably renewable sources of energy. In addition, legally mandated liberalization measures are coming on stream, especially in Europe, but also in the U.S., where the increasing separation of network and marketing makes for an ever more competitive environment.

Mergers, alliances and partnerships are levers for maintaining or expanding market positions. Many large providers strengthen their customer base by using smaller regional or local energy providers or expanding internally, while regional providers are broadening their portfolio of services.

From utility to service provider

Adapting to new market conditions costs money, as does retaining customers and winning new ones. After all, the goal is nothing less than managing the transformation from utility to service provider. Whatever their size, market players must do everything in their power to successfully differentiate themselves by pushing innovative service concepts and customer orientation. If they also manage to significantly reduce their costs through economies of scale and offer their end customers more attractive terms in an increasingly transparent market, sustained profitable growth is a realistic possibility.

We offer a balanced portfolio over the entire value chain of the energy business


Innovation engine IT
The restructuring of the IT infrastructure represents a special challenge, as the separation of the value chains into network and marketing, along with many additional reporting requirements, has a direct impact on information technology. But putting IT structures that have grown over time to the test is also a great opportunity. New IT architectures improve transparency, flexibility and - a very critical point - customer service. Modern customer care and business intelligence solutions pave the way for segment-specific marketing and sales concepts - unexplored territory for many providers. New types of deals such as "all energy services from a single source" become feasible. Contracting or energy management, for example, produce significant cost and efficiency benefits - a trend with a lot of growth potential.

IT partners with energy experience
Seamlessly consolidating changing market conditions and IT-based business processes is an exceptionally complex undertaking. To master it efficiently you need an IT service partner with extensive technology, solution and industry expertise. We have this expertise. With us as your partner, you benefit from the profound experience that sets Siemens apart - particularly in the energy industry. You benefit from our established partnerships with leading software companies like SAP and Microsoft. You benefit from our ability to efficiently manage the complex IT infrastructures of energy providers and adapt them to new requirements.

The dynamic changes in the energy sector, not to mention the increasingly strict political and legal requirements, harbor a wealth of opportunities. Recognizing and taking advantage of them is our job. For more than 20 energy companies, we have already realized significant competitive benefits and cost reductions of up to 30 percent. If you are looking for a customized, non-proprietary solution that will carry you into the future, put us to the test. Exceeding your expectations is our benchmark.

 
 

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