Kystdesign unlocks real-time insights with RamBase and Power BI – delivered by Arribatec

How did an underwater robotics company gain real-time control over its operations and finances? By integrating Power BI with RamBase, Kystdesign AS has gained a whole new level of insight into its business. Together with Arribatec, they’ve taken data-driven decision-making to the next level.

Who is Kystdesign?

Kystdesign AS is a Norwegian technology leader in underwater robotics, specializing in the development of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and subsea equipment for offshore energy, aquaculture, marine research, and rescue operations. The company has grown rapidly by delivering high-tech, custom-built solutions for challenging underwater environments.

To ensure quality, precision, and traceability throughout their value chain, Kystdesign needed a robust and flexible ERP system. In 2021, they chose RamBase Cloud ERP for their operations. To enhance reporting and analytics on RamBase data, they partnered with Arribatec, a certified RamBase partner, to implement a tailored Power BI integration.

Reporting needs evolve with growth

While RamBase Cloud ERP provides a solid set of standard reports out of the box, Kystdesign’s reporting needs became more complex as the business grew. They were looking for a way to go beyond static reports and gain a real-time, visual overview of operations, combining trends, performance metrics, and cross-functional data.

Thanks to RamBase’s open architecture and powerful APIs, Kystdesign could extract and consolidate data across modules. To create a scalable, flexible reporting environment, they engaged Arribatec to deliver a tailored Power BI solution that connects directly to RamBase data and other sources.

How the integration works

The integration uses a combination of RamBase APIs, Azure Data Factory, and a custom SQL data model to pull structured data from RamBase directly into Power BI. There, the data is visualized through interactive dashboards, customized for Kystdesign’s business needs.

The solution covers areas such as:

• Finance and key metrics

• Project tracking and delivery performance

• Production efficiency

• Sales pipeline and order flow

The setup is also ready to scale – allowing new data sources to be added as needed.

A strong partnership with Arribatec

According to Tore Nedland, CFO at Kystdesign, the collaboration with Arribatec has been smooth and impactful:

“Arribatec’s Power BI solution for RamBase provides a better overall picture of the drivers in our business so that we can make the right decisions through a real-time picture. The solution provides unique insight into the parameters that are important for optimizing our production and contributes to better use of our resources. At the same time, the solution helps us make better use of our machinery and deliver our projects on time and at the right cost.” says Nedland

Tore Nedland, CFO at Kystdesign

The project started with a technical setup and a set of pre-defined reports. As new needs emerged, Arribatec responded quickly by delivering tailored dashboards and data views. The result is a flexible, scalable reporting environment – fully aligned with Kystdesign’s operations and strategy.

Real results and strategic impact

By building on RamBase and extending with Power BI, Kystdesign has achieved:

• Clear visibility into machine and team performance
• Insights into cost drivers and project profitability
• Better control over deadlines and budgets
• Stronger forecasting and planning based on real-time data

Manual reporting tasks have been replaced with automated insights, making decision-making faster and more accurate across all levels of the business.

Looking ahead

Kystdesign plans to further expand their BI environment by integrating data from additional sources. With RamBase Cloud ERP as the central platform and Arribatec as their integration partner, they are well equipped to scale their analytics in line with future business needs.

Want to learn how your business can gain real-time insight like Kystdesign?
Contact Arribatec to explore how Power BI and RamBase ERP can transform your data into strategy.

About the solution

RamBase Cloud ERP is a complete business system that connects the entire value chain – from order to delivery. The platform simplifies core processes, ensures control, and supports growth for complex businesses.