Key Takeaways
- The IT-label scoring system evaluates six categories: internet, cabling, wifi, power, security and smart systems.
- Each category has base points for minimum requirements and bonus points for higher quality.
- The total score determines the final IT-label level, from basic to premium.
- A lower score is not necessarily bad: it shows improvement potential and serves as an investment roadmap.
- The system makes digital quality objectively comparable between buildings.
What is a scoring system?
In an IT-label certification, a building earns points for elements that are properly arranged. The better something is configured, the more points it yields. Think of it like a school report card: a lot done well leads to a high score, many risks lead to a lower score. All points together determine the final IT-label level.
Which elements earn points?
The IT-label looks at six main categories. For internet and connectivity, the more stable and fast the internet – including fibre and redundant connections – the more points. For cabling and network, the correct cable type (Cat6 or higher), professional patch panels and neatly routed cables all count; modern, future-proof cabling yields extra points. Good wifi coverage without dead zones and with secure settings also contributes to the score.
In terms of power supply, the presence of a UPS, separated power groups and surge protection are assessed. Security covers a locked server room, access control, camera surveillance and fire detection. Finally, smart building systems such as digital access control, IT-managed climate systems and smart lighting yield additional points when professionally configured. Learn more about smart building technology and network redundancy.
How are the points calculated?
Each category has base points for minimum requirements and bonus points for higher quality or additional security. A single internet connection earns base points; two independent connections earn extra points; internet combined with emergency power for the network earns even more. All scores are added up to produce a total.
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Request IT-labelWhat does the total score mean?
The total score determines the final IT-label level, ranging from a basic level through enhanced and highly secured to a premium, future-proof level. The higher the score, the stronger the building's digital foundation. Browse the label categories – from to – for an overview of what each level entails.
The scoring system is not just an assessment – it is an improvement tool that points the way to a stronger digital foundation.
Is a low score bad?
Not necessarily. A lower score primarily shows where risks lie, what can be improved and how future-proof the building is. The scoring system is therefore not only an assessment but also an improvement tool and the basis for a targeted strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure.
Why does this system work well?
The scoring system provides clarity, objectivity, measurable quality and comparability between buildings. It makes digital quality visible – just as an energy label makes energy performance visible. For property owners looking to add digital value, the page on property value offers additional insight. More certainty means more points, and more points means a stronger IT-label.
