With two decades of experience in developing real-time safety-critical solutions, through partnerships with key players of the energy industry such as Efacec, Pragmasoft has been instrumental in enabling automation, grid optimisation, and system resilience in an industry undergoing rapid digital transformation.
This long-standing collaboration has driven major advancements in digital energy solutions, optimising substation automation, SCADA systems, and smart grid management – key areas in an industry rapidly evolving with digitalisation and clean energy expansion. With the smart grid market projected to reach $161.1billion, and SCADA expected to grow to $16.6 billion by
2029, these innovations position both companies for
continued success.
Headquartered in Porto, Portugal, Efacec operates in 87 countries and is recognised as a global leader in energy and mobility.
With 75 years of industry experience, Efacec delivers tailored solutions that drive industry transformation and support the green energy transition through a comprehensive products and solutions portfolio.
Facing a rising complexity of modern energy systems and the integration of advanced digital tools, Efacec and Pragmasoft partnered up to develop robust, reliable, and scalable software solutions. Combining Efacec’s industry expertise with Pragmasoft’s deep expertise in energy software and systems integrations, this collaboration ensures adaptable solutions to meet
the evolving technological needs.
"At Efacec, we are committed to delivering cuttingedge solutions that drive innovation. Pragmasoft’s expertise has been a key enabler of this mission, helping us effectively address client challenges and progress in our roadmap. Their deep understanding of SCADA and automation has complemented our capabilities, allowing us to scale efficiently and strengthen our energy management solutions."
Miguel Gomes, Global Technology Director, Efacec
Over the years, Pragmasoft has complemented Efacec solutions across the energy value chain, from substation automation and energy communication protocols to the development and integration of SCADA systems with real-time data.
This collaboration has resulted in the following key achievements:
The cooperation contributed to the increase of operational efficiency and reduction of downtime,
supporting global projects in renewable energy and smart grid innovations.
As the energy sector evolves, Pragmasoft remains committed to supporting Efacec’s vision of innovation and sustainability. With upcoming projects focused on renewable energy, green hydrogen, and electric mobility, the partnership will continue to drive meaningful change in the industry.
“Our work with Efacec exemplifies the power of partnership in driving industry transformation. Together, we’ve created solutions that not only meet today’s needs but also anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.”
Humberto Ferreira, Pragmasoft
With Pragmasoft now integrated into Wirtek, the collaboration with Efacec extends Wirtek’s global reach and strengthens its position in the clean energy sector, unlocking new growth opportunities in renewables, smart grids, and energy automation.