SOPTIM and Storm Reply are driving the energy sector forward with a cloud-based SaaS solution – delivering greater flexibility, efficiency, and innovation.
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THE CHALLENGE
A Future-Oriented SaaS Solution for the Energy Sector
The shift from on-premises to a cloud-based solution presents SOPTIM with a series of challenges. Despite their established success, the company faces technical dependencies, high infrastructure and licensing costs, and the dynamic demands of the energy transition. Additionally, modernizing the software requires adapting to new legal regulations impacting software development.
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Partnering with AWS and Storm Reply was key to a successful cloud migration. With support from the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and close collaboration with Storm Reply experts, the migration was strategically planned and smoothly executed. The result: the launch of “SOPTIM Elements,” a SaaS platform tailored to meet the unique challenges of the energy sector. Cross-functional teams from SOPTIM and Storm Reply not only led the technical transformation but also ensured staff were trained in AWS-based software development, securing long-term, self-sustained innovation.
SOPTIM successfully completed the cloud migration by consolidating technical dependencies and optimizing infrastructure costs through serverless architectures and Infrastructure as Code. Through close collaboration with Storm Reply, employees were trained to ensure seamless integration of AWS technologies. The new cloud platform delivers highly standardized solutions for the energy sector and supports innovation via AI tools and AWS-native services, further enhancing adaptability and performance.
THE BENEFITS
SOPTIM Elements offers precise solutions for the specific challenges of the energy industry through customizable compositions of fine-grained standard products.
The cloud initiative fosters continuous development of innovative products, helping SOPTIM expand its leadership in the energy market.
The flexibility of the cloud enables SOPTIM to provide more efficient and powerful solutions, available as individual, modular components.
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For over 50 years, SOPTIM has been at the heart of the German energy industry, delivering custom software solutions to all transmission system operators, along with a broad portfolio of standard products. Through its partnership with Storm Reply, the migration to a cloud-based SaaS solution is advancing – promoting flexibility and efficiency across the sector.
With a robust cloud infrastructure and innovative products like SOPTIM Elements, SOPTIM is well-equipped to tackle future challenges. The evaluation of AI solutions reflects its continuous drive for innovation and excellence. Thanks to the collaboration with Storm Reply and AWS, SOPTIM continues to strengthen its role as a leading provider of software for the energy industry and plays an active part in shaping the energy transition.
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Storm Reply is specialized in the design and implementation of innovative Cloud-based solutions and services. Through consolidated expertise in the creation and management of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) Cloud solutions, Storm Reply supports important companies in Europe and all over the world in the implementation of Cloud-based systems and applications. Storm Reply is AWS Premier Consulting Partner.