Cloud-based energy data management creates transparency, reduces IT effort and increases energy efficiency – for both medium-sized companies and large corporations
Do you sometimes lose track of your energy data?
Are you still maintaining countless tools and confusing Excel spreadsheets instead of being able to focus on your core business?
And do you feel safer when your energy data is stored in your own basement – or in a German high-security data center?
In today’s highly competitive market, efficient energy data management (EDM) is no longer a “nice-to-have”, but a decisive competitive advantage. Especially for medium-sized businesses that value agility and cost control, running solutions like visual energy in the cloud offers enormous potential.
Discover how you can reduce your energy costs, increase energy efficiency and future-proof your company.
visual energy in the cloud: the smart solution for your energy management
The energy data management software visual energy from KBR EnergyManagement is highly flexible and can be provided in three ways: as a cloud solution, as a classic client-server installation on your own company hardware, or as an all‑in‑one package with preconfigured hardware from KBR. This allows companies to choose exactly the variant that best matches their IT strategy, security requirements and resources.
Cloud-based energy data management offers several advantages, especially for medium-sized companies.
As a medium-sized company ourselves, we are very familiar with the modern challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises: whether you are just starting out with professional energy management or you are an established business mapping complex processes – the visual energy Cloud is your intelligent answer to current and future challenges.
Maximum flexibility, no worries: the advantages of the cloud
Imagine this: you no longer have to worry about software updates, server maintenance or data security. This is exactly what visual energy in the cloud offers you:
- No maintenance effort: We automatically install updates in the background and also take care of database maintenance. You focus on what really matters – optimizing your energy consumption.
- No obsolete hardware: Costly server purchases, maintenance and depreciation are eliminated. Instead, you always use a powerful, scalable infrastructure.
- Predictable costs: The cloud solution enables a consistent annual expense that can be deducted for tax purposes. Depending on the project, an on‑premise solution may also be relevant for government funding programs (e.g. BAFA).
- Always up to date and optimally protected:
Your data is secured via modern VPN tunnels based on WireGuard technology. Hosting takes place exclusively in certified German data centers that meet the highest security requirements. In addition to established standards such as ISO 27001 and GDPR, we place particular emphasis with all service providers on additional physical protection measures – such as access control systems, secured security zones and structural protection like barbed wire or anti‑climbing fences.
This way you benefit from a level of security that in many cases is significantly higher than what individual companies could ensure on their own.
Which solution is right for your company?
Cloud or hardware?
- Small and medium-sized businesses often benefit from the cloud variant – it offers lower entry costs, is quickly ready for use and causes no internal IT effort.
- Large companies with their own IT departments often choose an on‑premise solution (hardware) to integrate existing systems or implement specific requirements.
No matter which variant you choose: visual energy guarantees maximum data security, full functionality and future-proof technology – developed by medium-sized businesses for medium-sized businesses.
Criterion | On‑premise (local) | Cloud solution (visual energy Cloud) |
Investment & costs | Higher initial investment for servers, licenses and setup. | No acquisition costs – predictable monthly or annual fees that are tax-deductible. |
Maintenance & updates | Updates must be installed manually, internal IT effort required. | Updates and system maintenance are handled automatically by KBR – always up to date, with no effort. |
Hardware & lifecycle | Server hardware regularly requires replacement or upgrades. | No own hardware needed – always based on the latest technology. |
Data security | Security depends on your own IT and building protection. | Hosting in certified German data centers on high-security premises – encrypted data transmission via VPN (WireGuard). |
Availability & access | Access usually limited to the company network, restricted mobile use. | Secure access anytime and from anywhere – VPN-protected and highly available. |
Installation effort | Installation and setup by internal IT. | Quick to deploy – productive within a few days. |
Scalability | Expansion only possible by adding more hardware. | Flexible, needs-based scaling without technical hurdles. |
Tax treatment | Large one-off investments. | Regular operating expenses – more predictable and tax-deductible. |
Sustainability | Own power consumption due to in-house servers. | Energy-efficient data centers – more sustainable operation. |
The visual energy Cloud offers greater security, flexibility and cost transparency – especially for medium-sized companies that want to focus on their core business instead of investing time and budget in IT support.
visual energy: more than just capturing data
visual energy is far more than software – it is your intelligent suite for holistic energy data management. Record, visualize, manage and analyze the energy consumption of your systems precisely and clearly. Thanks to intuitive dashboards and intelligent evaluations, the complexity of energy controlling becomes transparent and tangible.
You identify savings potential at a glance, create meaningful reports and make decisions based on reliable data. In addition, the software supports companies in implementing an energy data management system according to ISO 50001 and creates the necessary data transparency for audits and continuous improvement processes.
Did you know?
TÜV SÜD once again certified the visual energy 5 energy data management system in 2025.
The system thus meets the requirements for data acquisition, visualization, analysis and documentation in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 and DIN EN 16247‑1:2012.
For you, this means that you can demonstrably optimize energy efficiency processes, create transparency over energy consumption and thereby sustainably reduce costs as well as environmental impact.
KBR: your expert for sustainable energy efficiency
With KBR, you have an experienced partner at your side. We support you not only with our innovative software, but also with expert consulting and practical know-how.
KBR follows a holistic 360° approach to energy management, in which all aspects of energy use in the company are recorded, analyzed and continuously optimized – from precise measuring technology and energy data management through to active energy optimization. Our experts will find the optimal solution for your individual requirements.
Act now for an energy-efficient future
The time for efficient energy data management is now. Start your energy efficiency mission today and benefit from the advantages of visual energy in the cloud.
We look forward to accompanying you on your path to maximum energy efficiency and sustainable cost savings!
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Ihr Jonas Klaus
Technischer Redakteur
KBR GmbH