GBM and EC.DATA launch a portfolio of solutions to optimize energy, water and gas consumption in real time

Proton: the new technology that helps companies reduce electricity waste

With artificial intelligence, sensors and ESG metrics, it drives operational sustainability. In a scenario where sustainability has ceased to be a differentiating factor and has become an obligation, companies face pressure to reduce consumption and demonstrate transparency in their environmental practices.

In this context, GBM and EC.DATA announced the creation of Proton , a portfolio of solutions that promises to transform the way organizations manage their energy resources.

The goal is to detect, control and optimize the use of energy, water and gas in real time, through a turnkey model that avoids technical complexities and large initial investments.

With this alliance, both companies integrate advanced software, intelligent sensors, and predictive analytics into a single offering.

“This alliance represents a concrete step towards operational sustainability. We don’t just measure, we act. The solution allows us to detect leaks, optimize consumption, and align operations with the highest corporate sustainability standards,” said Edwin Pérez, Regional Manager of Managed Services at GBM.

Bills: The Central Platform

The heart of Proton is Bills, a platform developed by EC.DATA that automates the management of energy and water billing.

Beyond collecting data, the system generates actionable insights on consumption, trends, and savings opportunities, making it easier for companies to anticipate inefficiencies and make evidence-based decisions.

This capability is critical in an environment where more than 80% of organizations lack centralized visibility into their energy consumption, according to a Microsoft analysis, which limits their ability to identify leaks, reduce costs, or meet environmental goals.

Integration with ESG metrics

Proton also incorporates integration with IBM Envizi, one of the world's leading platforms for managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics.

This allows organizations to track key environmental indicators, automate reporting, and align with international frameworks.

This feature is particularly relevant at a time when regulators, investors, and customers are demanding greater transparency.

Companies must not only reduce their impact, but also demonstrate it through reliable and globally comparable metrics.

Frictionless deployment

A differentiating aspect of Proton is its lightweight architecture, which allows the solution to be deployed without requiring initial hardware.

This speeds up its adoption, especially in sectors with high energy consumption such as retail, hotels, banking, the food industry, and service stations.

Because it does not depend on expensive physical infrastructure, the solution is scalable and adaptable, both for small and medium-sized enterprises and for large corporations.

Tangible benefits

Proton is presented as a comprehensive solution to the challenge of operational sustainability. Its main benefits include:

• Reduction of operating costs through automatic detection of inefficiencies.

• Automation of reports and alerts tailored to ESG regulations.

• Real-time monitoring with smart sensors and cloud analytics.

• Multi-sector applicability , from SMEs to large corporations.

• Flexible scalability , according to the capabilities of each company.

“With Proton, we give companies control over what was previously invisible: the hidden cost of energy waste. Now they can act on data, reduce their footprint, and operate more responsibly and efficiently,” Pérez added.

A market requirement

The alliance between GBM and EC.DATA responds to a reality in which sustainability is no longer optional. Increasingly, international regulatory frameworks demand clear reports from companies regarding their emissions, resource consumption, and efficiency practices.

In this way, Proton not only offers a technological tool, but also a way for organizations to face increasing regulatory and reputational pressures, and to position themselves in an economic environment where environmental commitments influence competitiveness.