connected.nl

What It Is

Connected is building installation and facility management software from the Netherlands, serving inspectors, building managers, building users, owners, and installers. It is not positioned as a general-purpose project management tool. Instead, it focuses on the inspection, registration, maintenance, and issue handoff of building systems such as electrical installations, PV systems, and ATEX-related facilities, helping multiple parties share asset status, inspection results, and pending tasks within the same portal.

Core Features and Collaboration

The product consists of Elektra-app, Informapp ATEX, Connected-portaal, Meldingen-app, and system integration capabilities. Elektra-app is used to record electrical or PV installations and supports inspection workflows such as NEN1010/3140 and Scope 8/10/12. ATEX-app supports digital inspections, report generation, and management of compliance with ATEX rules. Connected-portaal acts as the data aggregation layer, centrally displaying all objects, installations, inspections, findings, and “who handled what.” The source text also mentions that Meldingen-app, aimed at installers, is under development and will be used to manage open notifications under each object.

Integrations, API, and Deployment

Connected explicitly states that it uses an open API, so it has system integration capabilities. The website mentions extensive experience with Syntess, including connecting to Syntess Atrium to read or create work orders, and says integrations with certain accounting software or customer ERP systems can also be discussed. The deployment model is not clearly disclosed; it appears to be delivered as a portal and apps, but there is no information on whether private deployment or self-hosting is supported.

Pricing, Security, and Compliance

The crawled text does not provide plans, pricing, free trial information, or payment methods. On security, it only mentions that the software architects focus on security and performance. Compliance is more oriented around industry workflows, covering NEN, Scope, and ATEX scenarios, but there are no details on GDPR, data encryption, permission models, audit logs, or certifications.

Pros, Cons, and Who It Is For

Its strengths are its industry focus, workflows that closely match building systems inspection and maintenance chains, and its ability to connect inspectors, managers, and installers. Its open API and experience integrating with Syntess also help with real-world implementation. The main drawbacks are the lack of disclosed commercial and security details, and the fact that some applications are still under development. It is best suited to electrical inspection organizations, building management companies, and installation service providers in the Netherlands or those following relevant European/Dutch inspection standards. Accessibility from China is unknown; given differences in standards, language, and local ERP ecosystems, Chinese users would generally need to assess network availability, cross-border payment, and local alternatives for facility management, equipment inspection, and work order systems.