FAQ

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Company

Are your services limited to certain countries or geographic zones?

There are no specific geographic restrictions, we are able to implement our software remotely.

Which industries does etalytics focus on?

We focus on industries where utility systems such as cooling, heating, and ventilation are particularly energy-intensive, complex, and critical to operations. This includes data centers, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the automotive sector. Since our solution is designed to model and optimize these cross-sectional technologies, it can be applied across virtually any industry where energy efficiency matters.

Software

How much energy can data centers save with AI-driven cooling optimization?

Clients typically achieve between 20-40% savings in cooling-related energy use, depending on system conditions and baseline efficiency. The platform also supports long-term cost reduction through automated control and predictive logic.

Is AI-based optimization compatible with existing BMS or energy systems?

Yes. etaONE® integrates seamlessly with existing control systems such as building and production management systems (e.g., BMS, SCADA). The integration is done via standard interfaces and protocols – no hardware replacement is required. This allows production sites to benefit from AI-optimized control without interruption.

How much energy can automotive plants save with AI-based optimization?

Our automotive industry customers typically achieve energy savings of 30–60%, particularly in energy-intensive areas such as paint shops. These savings are achieved through intelligent control, dynamic balancing, and forecasting.

How long does implementation take and will there be downtime?

Implementation can be completed within a few weeks – aligned with your production cycle. No production downtime is required. We work during ongoing operations and start with a recommendation level (“interactive optimization – human-in-the-loop”) before activating autonomous operation.

Does AI optimization affect plant availability or product quality?

No – on the contrary. Optimization is carried out within defined operating limits. etaONE® was developed for critical industrial environments and includes fallback mechanisms that ensure a safe switch back to conventional control at any time. Production quality, availability, and safety remain fully guaranteed.

Is AI-based optimization compatible with existing energy and process control systems?

Yes. etaONE® integrates seamlessly into existing energy and building management systems (e.g., SCADA, BMS, PLCs) – without interfering with your critical processes or requiring hardware replacement. We use established interfaces and protocols to ensure secure connectivity.

How long does implementation take, and will there be downtime?

Implementation is carried out in phases and without interfering with production. Thanks to our human-in-the-loop approach, your process safety is always ensured – with clearly defined fallback scenarios. First savings usually become visible within the first weeks after project start.

What impact does AI-based optimization have on production safety and compliance?

Our solution is designed for critical infrastructures. etaONE® optimizes in the background and operates within defined safety boundaries. Manual override is always possible. In addition, the system supports GxP documentation and regulatory requirements – rather than complicating them.

Can your AI system automatically adjust settings or provide recommendations for manual adjustment?

Yes, etalytics offers both a closed loop (autonomous control optimization) and an open loop solution (interactive control optimization).

What challenge/problem does your solution or technology solve?

Industrial energy supply systems are highly complex and interdependent. Conventional control strategies often fail to react dynamically to changing conditions, leading to significant energy waste, higher costs, and unnecessary emissions. Our technology helps industrial energy system operators cut costs, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience. By unlocking the full potential of energy data through digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI-driven optimization, we enable smart, automated control strategies that continuously improve efficiency and reliability.

Which teams need to be involved?

Successful projects typically involve operations, energy management, facility or utility teams, automation or BMS stakeholders, and IT or cybersecurity teams. This ensures operational ownership, technical system access, secure integration, and clear governance.

How do you address security and GDPR?

Most optimization projects use technical operational data rather than personal data, but security and data-processing boundaries are still defined clearly. etalytics supports secure deployment models, role-based access, encrypted communication, integration boundaries, and cybersecurity review processes. For mission-critical infrastructure, fallback mechanisms and manual override options help keep systems within approved operating limits at all times.

Can the system control mission-critical infrastructure safely?

Yes. Deployment can start in open-loop mode with recommendations before moving to closed-loop control. Closed-loop control operates within predefined limits, preserves manual override, and includes fallback strategies so reliability and operational safety remain protected

How quickly can we expect time-to-value?

Time-to-value depends on customer readiness, data access, system complexity, and decision speed. A focused standard implementation can often be completed in roughly three months once the required data access, technical interfaces, and project decisions are available.

What does the pricing model look like at a high level?

Pricing depends on scope, assets, integration complexity, deployment model, and optimization value. The commercial model should be tied to a valid business case: the goal is to create more savings and operational value than the solution costs.

How do we get started?

Start with a feasibility assessment. It clarifies technical fit, quantifies savings potential, identifies risks and constraints, and defines a realistic first use case and rollout path.

Support

What kind of training do you offer regarding operation?

We offer an operator training at the customer´s premises individually and adapted to the customer´s needs.

Reporting

What kind of reporting and monitoring does etaONE® provide?

etaONE® offers a centralized platform for real-time data, energy KPIs (e.g., specific energy consumption per batch), equipment status, and emissions. Automated support is provided for ESG reporting, GxP-compliant documentation, and sustainability reports.

Feasibility Study

What is included in the free feasibility study?

The feasibility study provides a first analysis of your existing energy system using available operational data. We identify tailored use cases, evaluate optimization potential, and estimate achievable energy and cost savings—including ROI and compliance benefits. It also includes an assessment of how etaONE® can be integrated into your current infrastructure (BMS/PLC/SCADA) using standard protocols—no hardware changes required. The study is non-binding and designed to give you a clear, data-backed foundation for decision-making.