We know it is a phrase you see in every sector, but for energy companies the need to future-proof business is a real and relevant challenge. Within the energy sector, recent global disruptions and external pressure for rapid climate change solutions are mounting. Businesses in the sector have no choice but to adopt future-proofing strategies if they are to navigate the uncertain and challenging times ahead. Here are 3 game-changing things energy companies can do to future-proof their business:

Adopt hybrid working models

Gartner dispels several myths that are deeply ingrained within our sector about hybrid working, including the idea that remote work causes a loss of productivity and innovation. In fact, research shows the opposite is true and that a rigid, physical working structure is more detrimental than having some employees work from home. Energy businesses no longer need to cling to the office structure to ensure success. As we strive for a greener future, adopting a forward-thinking mindset to achieve growth must start internally.

Implement the right tools for future success

If energy companies are to make a success of a working model of the future, they must implement the right tools. Cloud-based systems and work management solutions are ideal for the energy sector as they help streamline operations and offer the necessary visibility over projects to ensure maximum efficiency. With work management automation, companies can not only foster connectivity and control of assets but simplify, and enrich data into knowledge which benefits future business decisions. 

Digitally transform

A recent executive survey by McKinsey found the pandemic has sped up the adoption of digital technologies in business by several years. In the energy sector, we also need to cut back on our reliance on outdated systems and technologies to encourage innovation and ensure future growth, particularly around green energy solutions. The survey also found that remote working and cloud migration was identified as the top two digital changes that respondents found to have been more cost-effective than pre-crisis practices. It is essential that energy businesses demonstrate they are at the cutting edge of technology and embrace digital transformation as the key to future-proofing their work.

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About Proteus

Proteus is an end-to-end project management solution developed for the energy and engineering consulting industries. 

Proteus is industry-proven and enables consultancies to meet project demands across the full lifecycle, from proposal development to project delivery. Proteus helps its customers win more business, increase efficiencies, manage expenditures, and improve project controls.

Critical workflows, automation, and controls are integrated into Proteus. These include opportunity evaluation, proposal building, resource planning, budget tracking and forecasting, real-time multi-level restricted dashboards, and project performance analytics.

Third-party integrations and customised solutions allow Proteus’ users, which include C-suite, project leads, and engineers, to get the exact software solution needed for their business.

We offer a free onboarding consultation service to ensure your company account is set up to your company’s needs. Proteus operates under a software-as-a-service model with licences starting at $40 per user per month. 

How to get Proteus

We recommend getting setup on a free trial. Proteus operates under a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. We offer Enterprise packages and flexible pricing solutions: contact our team to learn more.

We designed Proteus to be simple, and that means you can get up and running on Proteus without an IT team or support from a programmer. You will want to spend a bit of time configuring the admin console so that you have everything set up to suit your company structure, but it’s very intuitive and you don’t need a PhD in IT. However, we want you to get the best out of what is a brilliantly powerful tool, so don’t hesitate to ask for our support. We have a team of product experts who are ready to help you with the configuration process, so get in touch today by filling out the form below: