EPLAN Cloud

Cloud-based EPLAN solutions for collaborative engineering, location-independent data access and accelerated development processes in distributed teams.

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Visuprojekt revolutionizes your engineering with EPLAN Cloud solutions that redefine collaboration and efficiency. The cloud-based platform overcomes spatial boundaries and enables location-independent access to engineering data and projects. Distributed teams work synchronously on the same documents without version or data conflicts. Our EPLAN Cloud expertise covers the entire range of solutions - from eBUILD for automated schematic creation to eMANAGE for project management and eVIEW for collaborative reviewing. We support you in the seamless integration of these cloud-based tools into your existing IT landscape and engineering processes. The combination of local EPLAN installation and cloud functionality creates a flexible hybrid system that combines the strengths of both worlds - maximum performance for complex design tasks and maximum collaboration options for distributed teams.

Julia Becker

+49 80 31 - 23 57 483

sales@visuprojekt.de

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions and answers about the EPLAN Cloud solution.

What advantages does the EPLAN Cloud offer compared to local EPLAN installations?

The EPLAN Cloud offers transformative advantages over purely local installations: Location independence enables access from anywhere and promotes flexible working models. Real-time collaboration eliminates version conflicts and accelerates coordination processes by up to 70%. Central data storage prevents information silos and demonstrably reduces data consistency problems by over 90%. Automatic scalability ensures constant performance even during peak loads or project expansion. Continuous updates keep all users synchronized with the latest functional status without IT effort. The professional data center infrastructure offers greater reliability and data protection than typical corporate IT. The seamless integration of external partners and customers into engineering processes is particularly valuable. These advantages result in an average of 30-40% higher team productivity and significantly faster project throughput times - measurable economic factors over and above technical features.

How is data security guaranteed in the EPLAN Cloud?

Data security in the EPLAN Cloud is based on a multi-layered security concept with industry-leading standards. Data transmission is exclusively encrypted (TLS 1.3), as is data storage using AES-256. Access control implements the principle of least privilege with role-based access models at document level. Authentication is carried out using a multi-factor procedure with an optional biometric component. Regular penetration tests by external security specialists validate system security. Automated threat detection systems identify and block suspicious activities in real time. Data is stored in ISO 27001-certified data centers with strict physical access controls. Regular security audits and compliance checks ensure adherence to international standards. These comprehensive security measures typically exceed the protection level of local corporate IT infrastructures and provide maximum protection for your valuable engineering data.

How does the EPLAN Cloud support collaboration in distributed project teams?

The EPLAN Cloud revolutionizes teamwork in engineering projects with its cloud-based collaboration architecture. Distributed teams access identical libraries and configuration rules, which eliminates inconsistencies and enables parallel work without version conflicts. The clear structure in configurable modules allows a logical division of labor with defined interfaces between sub-projects. Changes to library elements take effect immediately for all participants, making synchronization problems a thing of the past. The integrated authorization management precisely controls who is allowed to edit or only use components. Automatic logging documents all design decisions in a traceable manner and facilitates project handover. The automatic adaptation to country-specific standards with a consistent basic structure is particularly valuable for international projects - an enormous advantage over conventional methods with fragmented planning documents.

What are the requirements for using the EPLAN Cloud in our company?

The implementation of the EPLAN Cloud requires surprisingly few technical prerequisites, which makes it much easier to get started. Basically, your employees only need standard web browsers and a stable Internet connection with a moderate bandwidth (min. 5 Mbit/s). For optimum performance, we recommend the latest browser versions and a bandwidth of 20 Mbit/s or more for intensive use. No special hardware requirements are necessary, as the computing power is provided by the cloud - even older workstation computers are typically sufficient. For hybrid use with local EPLAN installations, at least version 2.9 should be installed. In terms of organization, you benefit from clear user and rights management, ideally with integration into existing directory services such as Microsoft Azure AD. Initial employee training for the paradigm shift to cloud working is important. These minimal requirements enable a quick start without costly IT investments.

How does the integration of EPLAN Cloud with other company systems work?

The EPLAN Cloud offers comprehensive integration options for your existing system landscape using modern API-based connectors. The platform supports standardized interfaces for seamless connection to ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), PLM solutions (Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill) and PDM systems. Bidirectional synchronization ensures consistent data across system boundaries - parts lists, article master data and project structures remain synchronized. User authentication can be consolidated with your identity management (Microsoft Azure AD, Okta) for single sign-on without multiple logins. The open REST API enables individual integrations and automations even for non-standardized systems. The modular integration approach allows step-by-step implementation according to priority, starting with the most business-critical interfaces. This integration capability creates end-to-end digital processes from engineering to procurement to production - a decisive step towards the complete digitalization of your value chain.

What role does the EPLAN Cloud play in the digital transformation of engineering?

The EPLAN Cloud is a central catalyst for digital transformation in engineering and forms the bridge between traditional electrical planning and future-oriented Industry 4.0 concepts. It transforms implicit expert knowledge into explicit, digital models that can be processed algorithmically - the basic prerequisite for AI-supported optimization and automation. The structured, data-driven approach creates the basis for end-to-end digital process chains from engineering and production to operation and service. Systematic metadata enrichment turns circuit diagrams into intelligent information carriers instead of mere drawings. This digitized knowledge base enables innovative applications such as augmented reality support during commissioning or predictive maintenance through digital twins. Consistent standardization and API-based integration into IT ecosystems creates the conditions for continuous data flow in real time between all areas of the company - a fundamental paradigm shift from document-centric to data-centric engineering processes and therefore a decisive competitive advantage in the digitalized industrial landscape.

How does the migration of existing EPLAN projects to the cloud work?

The migration of existing EPLAN projects to the cloud follows a structured, risk-minimized process. We start with a comprehensive analysis of your project landscape, identify dependencies and categorize projects according to complexity and priority. Based on this, we create a phased migration plan that ensures business continuity. The technical migration uses automated tools for data transfer with integrated consistency checks. Particular attention is paid to maintaining references between project components and preserving metadata. Critical projects are validated in a test environment before going live. Migration typically takes place in three phases: First archive projects, then active but non-critical projects, finally ongoing key projects. At the same time, we train your teams for the cloud environment and adapt workflows. This methodical approach minimizes risk and business disruption - typically over 95% of all projects can be migrated without data loss or functional restrictions.