Name

Robotron Datenbank Software

Legal name

Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH

Website

https://robotron.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Proprietary software products including energy data management, museum collection management, and municipal solutions sold as licenses
2. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, development, and customization services for Oracle technologies, cloud hosting, containerization, SIEM, and security services
3. Managed Services: IT service management and operations provided service-oriented according to ITIL with SLAs, including Remote DBA and managed cloud services
4. Training Services: Oracle University courses, Microsoft Azure IoT training, Splunk training, and in-house courses at Robotron Training Center
5. Cloud & Hosting Services: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure hosting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH develops and sells proprietary database and data-management software focused on the efficient handling of very large data volumes. Its core portfolio is organized around the Robotron Energy Market Platform for energy utilities (network operators, suppliers, meter operators), the robotron*Daphne collection database for museums, the robotron*finance365 financial accounting solution for the energy industry, and IoT/computer-vision platforms (RoboGate, Robotron-IoTHub4U, RCV). Products are sold as one-time licenses and complemented by managed services, cloud hosting, consulting/implementation services, and certified training.

Product overview

Robotron Datenbank-Software GmbH offers a comprehensive software portfolio organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include the Robotron Energy Market Platform (robotron*ecount, robotron*esales, robotron*esmart) for energy data management across network operators, suppliers, and meter operators; the robotron*Daphne collection database for museum management; and the robotron*finance365 integrated financial accounting solution for the energy industry. Supporting modules include robotron*Standby (disaster recovery), robotron*Failover (high availability), robotron*Webportal (mobile access), and various specialized tools like robotron*WPM (switching process management), robotron*smartBot (intraday trading), and robotron*eprofiler (load curve analysis). The portfolio also includes IoT solutions (RoboGate, Robotron-IoTHub4U), computer vision (RCV), and AI capabilities (Robotron EVA chatbot). The company serves the energy sector, industry, and public administration across Germany and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Robotron-Energiemarkt-Plattform: Energy market platform for intelligent software for the energy system of the future
• robotron*ecount
• robotron*esales
• robotron*Daphne
• robotron*finance365
• Robotron NetzIQ-Plattform
• robotron*esmart
• robotron*Standby
• robotron*Failover
• robotron*DBAbackup
• RoboGate
• robotron*SEA
• robotron*Webportal
• robotron*WPM
• robotron*ComCenter
• robotron*BIArchitect
• robotron*eprofiler
• robotron*epredict
• robotron*smartBot
• robotron*ecollect
• robotron*EdifactKonverter
• robotron*Fömi.kommunal
• robotron*GWA-Manager
• Robotron-IoTHub4U
• Robotron Smart Energy App
• robotron*SmartMediaGuide
• robotron*SmartMonitoring
• KomBi

Products and services

• robotron*ecount Energy Data Management (EDM) solution for energy network operators, providing comprehensive energy meter data processing and management capabilities.
• robotron*esales EDM Sales solution enabling energy suppliers to manage customer data, meter readings, and billing processes.
• robotron*esmart
• robotron*Daphne Web-based collection database and museum management system for museums and cultural institutions, providing comprehensive collection documentation and online publication capabilities.
• robotron*finance365 Integrated financial accounting solution specifically designed for the energy industry, providing financial management tailored to energy-sector requirements.
• Robotron NetzIQ-Plattform Digital platform for intelligent low-voltage grid management, addressing digitalisation needs of distribution grid operators and Section 14a EnWG regulatory requirements.
• RoboGate
• Robotron-IoTHub4U
• RCV (Robotron Computer Vision)
• Robotron EVA (KI-Chatbot) AI chatbot for the Robotron Energy Market Platform providing natural-language interactions with energy market systems and data.
• Robotron Smart Energy App
• robotron*Failover
• robotron*Standby
• robotron*SmartMonitoring
• Robotron IT Services (Consulting, Implementation, Managed Services)
• Cloud & Hosting Services (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure)
• Robotron Training Center Certified Oracle Approved Education Center (since 1993) offering Oracle University, Microsoft Azure IoT, Splunk, and Robotron in-house courses via classroom, in-house, and virtual (Zoom) formats, including Service Desk tier subscriptions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Problem resolution times and security incident analysis can be extremely reduced using Splunk solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers54 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature19 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Gold Partner for Microsoft Cloud Platform since May 2017, leading IoT partner in Germany. Focus on Azure IoT services. Data-driven process optimization using Microsoft Azure IoT Platform Services.
• OraclecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1990Long-time technology partner since company founding in 1990. Oracle acquired 33% share in 1993. Robotron is Oracle Platinum Partner with two tracks: License & Hardware and Cloud Sell. Oracle Approved Education Center since 1993. Recognized as EMEA Industry Partner of the Year 2011 and GO4GROWTH Partner of the Year 2019.
• SplunkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for operational intelligence. Splunk training courses offered at Robotron Training Center. Machine data analysis, anomaly detection, and SIEM solutions.
• ElasticcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpen Source technology partner for data mining and advanced analytics. Elastic Stack services including Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash and Beats.
• EnBWstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership in the energy industry for EDM (Energy Data Management). EnBW was the first major energy supplier contract for robotron*ecount in 2000.
• ENSOstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership in the energy industry for EDM and GWA (Gateway Administration).
• GICON Großmann Ingenieur ConsultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent engineering and consulting partner in the field of energy technology/efficiency.
• GISAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner in smart metering solutions.
• Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for collaborative projects in Industrial BI and iEDM. Long-standing member of Förderverein des Schülerrechenzentrums Dresden e.V. Student Computer Center promotes gifted IT students.
• VOLTARISminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService partner and contact, provider in the energy industry division.
• BITKOMstrategicOthersMember since founding of BITKOM. Active in working groups for Big Data and Smart Grid, Advanced Analytics, Smart Services and Artificial Intelligence. Represents more than 2,500 IT companies.
• DLMS User AssociationstrategicOthersEnables generic and compatible communication objects for integration of different systems, supporting simplification of operational and business processes in smart metering.
• FNN (Forum Network Technology)strategicOthersCommittee for development of VDE application rules and technical notes for safe and reliable operation of transmission and distribution networks.
• IHK DresdenminorOthersDresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce provides contact for energy industry questions and SME consulting.
• OPC FoundationminorOthersFor Open Platform Communications standard for secure and reliable data exchange in industrial automation.
• TDWIminorOthersData Warehouse Institute. International association for BI and Data Warehousing. Some Robotron employees are TDWI members and have CBIP certification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KISTERS: KISTERS is a German software vendor specializing in energy data management, water management, and environmental IT for utilities across Europe. It is the closest direct competitor to Robotron's EDM and resource-management portfolio, particularly in German-speaking markets.
• Schleupen: Schleupen is a German software provider focused on energy and utility billing, meter data management, and SAP-based energy solutions. It competes with Robotron's robotron*esales and robotron*esmart in the German utility market.
• PSI Software: PSI Software AG is a Berlin-based vendor of process control, energy management, and infrastructure software for utilities, railways, and industry. It directly competes with Robotron in energy network control, grid optimization, and switching process management.
• SIV.AG: SIV.AG is a German vendor of business and metering software for utilities and municipal energy suppliers, with a comparable customer base in DACH and overlapping product coverage in energy data management.

Emerging players

• Loxone: Loxone is an Austrian smart-building/energy automation vendor with overlap to Robotron's IoT, building, and smart energy app portfolio, particularly in DACH residential and prosumer segments.
• Cuculus: Cuculus provides Zelsius smart metering and head-end systems for utilities, with strong adoption in Germany and international markets. It represents an emerging competitor in the same smart meter / GWA space as Robotron's robotron*esmart and GWA-Manager.

Broad incumbents

• Atos / Eviden (Oracle E-Business Suite practice): Atos/Eviden delivers large-scale Oracle consulting, managed services, and database modernization across Europe, competing with Robotron's Oracle Platinum Partner services and Database Appliance business.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens offers grid management, energy automation, and IoT solutions (Spectrum Power, Gridscale) that overlap with Robotron's low-voltage grid and industrial IoT portfolio, particularly with distribution system operators.
• SAP SE: SAP is a global enterprise software incumbent whose Industry Solution for Utilities (IS-U) is widely deployed at large energy suppliers. It competes as a broad platform vendor against Robotron's EDM modules, particularly at tier-1 utilities.

Regional players

• Tantalus Systems: Tantalus is a North American provider of smart grid and AMI communications for utilities. It addresses a comparable utility-customer problem set in a different geography, particularly relevant given Robotron's New Zealand subsidiary's smart-meter focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Robotron_DD
• Facebookfacebook.com/Datenbankspezialist

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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