AXXCON and Materna – a partnership with prospects

In a time of change, the partnership between AXXCON and Materna offers energy suppliers and municipal utilities the tools and strategies they need to successfully embark on the digital future.

The partnership between AXXCON and Materna offers energy suppliers and municipal utilities tailor-made solutions to meet the challenges of digital transformation and the energy transition. The combination of AXXCON’s industry expertise and Materna’s technological know-how results in innovative approaches that help companies optimise their processes and make them fit for the future.

In a rapidly changing energy world, municipal utilities in particular face enormous challenges. They must master the balancing act between municipal responsibility, security of supply, economic activity and growing pressure to innovate. Digitalisation, new legal requirements such as the KRITIS umbrella law or the Energy Efficiency Act, rising customer expectations and new competitors – all of this requires not only technical upgrades, but also a strategic change of direction. This is exactly where the partnership between AXXCON and Materna comes in.

Both companies are combining their expertise to provide targeted support to municipal utilities on their journey towards becoming data-driven organisations. As an IT service provider, Materna brings comprehensive know-how in the areas of data strategy, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and IT security to the table. AXXCON complements this technological expertise with in-depth industry knowledge and years of experience in management and process consulting specifically for municipal utilities and utility companies. Their shared mission: to prepare municipal utilities for the digital and regulated future – in a practical, sustainable manner and with real added value.

A key tool for this is the “Data Strategy Design Workshop”, which is specifically aimed at municipal energy suppliers. Instead of theoretical concepts, concrete AI use cases are developed here in collaboration with those responsible at the municipal utility company: from intelligent network monitoring and automated consumption analyses to optimised maintenance of municipal facilities. Always with an eye on the specific challenges that municipal utilities face – be it data sovereignty, limited budgets or sensitive customer relationships.

What makes this partnership so valuable is the deep understanding of the role of municipal utilities in the local ecosystem. As local suppliers, employers, drivers of innovation and infrastructure managers, municipal utilities need solutions that are scalable, secure and connectable – not a tech show, but functioning digitalisation. This is exactly what AXXCON and Materna deliver: from the initial strategy paper to the development of usable prototypes and long-term integration into existing IT and operating structures.

This means that municipal utilities not only benefit from faster implementation success and a better ROI, but also from clear strategic orientation in an increasingly complex market environment. And they gain the necessary edge to continue to be perceived as stable, efficient and customer-oriented energy suppliers in the future.

In short: municipal utilities that want to take advantage of the opportunities offered by AI and data intelligence need more than just technology – they need a partner who speaks the language of the industry and at the same time sharpens their focus on the digital future. With AXXCON and Materna, just such a tandem is available.

Challenges for energy suppliers and municipal utilities.

The energy market is undergoing change:

• Changing customer requirements:Customers expect flexible, sustainable and dynamic tariffs.
• Regulatory changes: Laws such as the EnWG, Redispatch 2.0 and the Energy Efficiency Act are increasing the pressure on companies to adapt their processes.
• Digitalisation: The integration of modern CRM and billing systems and the use of real-time data are becoming increasingly important.
• Competition from new market entrants: Start-ups and platform solutions are entering the market and challenging established providers.

Solutions from AXXCON in collaboration with Materna

The cooperation aims to support energy companies in the development and implementation of data and AI strategies:

• Data Strategy Design Workshop: A practical workshop that helps companies identify and implement effective data and AI use cases.
• Technological integration: Materna contributes expertise in areas such as cloudification, asset management and security operation centres to align IT and cloud strategy with business objectives.
• Industry expertise: AXXCON offers in-depth understanding of the specific requirements of the energy sector, particularly in the areas of change management and organisational development.

Benefits for businesses

Through this partnership, energy suppliers and municipal utilities benefit from:

• Faster return on investment: Efficient implementation of data and AI projects leads to measurable results.
• Increased competitiveness: Innovative solutions enable companies to differentiate themselves in the market and attract new customers.
• Future-proofing: Developing robust data strategies ensures that companies are prepared for future challenges.

Unique selling points of the partnership

• Combining technology and industry expertise: The collaboration brings together technological innovation with a deep understanding of the energy industry.
• End-to-end support: From strategy development to implementation and operation, AXXCON and Materna offer comprehensive support.
• Tailor-made solutions: Individual adaptation to the specific needs and goals of each company.