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Strategic partnership with RINA enables seamless migration from ERACS to ETAP advanced electrical digital twin platform

Irvine, California - March 2, 2026 - ETAP, a global leader in electrical digital twin solutions, announces a collaboration with RINA, a leading global engineering consulting company and the developer of “ERACS”, a power systems analysis software, to make ETAP software available to previous ERACS users, with RINA providing consulting services to ensure a smooth transition. This partnership empowers organizations to modernize their power system studies, ensure long‑term digital continuity, and unlock the full capabilities of next‑generation electrical intelligence.

Through this agreement, ERACS projects can now be converted into ETAP, while maintaining data integrity and engineering consistency. With ETAP comprehensive suite of tools, former ERACS users can gain access to future‑ready technology for modelling, simulation, operation and real‑time power system management.

 A future-proof path for ERACS users

As electrical networks evolve in complexity and scale, organizations need robust digital tools that can support increasingly demanding engineering and O&M workflows. The collaboration between RINA and ETAP can provide ERACS users with:

• Future‑proof technology designed for modern and emerging power systems

• Comprehensive modelling and analysis capabilities, spanning design, operation, and optimization

• Enhanced compliance and safety, aligned with global engineering and regulatory standards

• Scalable, enterprise‑grade solutions adaptable to projects of any size or complexity

RINA will offer engineering and consulting services to guide ERACS users through the migration process, ensuring an efficient, value‑driven transition grounded in deep engineering expertise.

Innovation and continuity with a customer centric approach

With this partnership, ETAP and RINA enable ERACS users to benefit from the latest electrical digital twin technology, supporting them as they onboard and advance in their digital transformation journey. 

“RINA is a global engineering consulting company with a strong background in power systems, encompassing power systems analysis studies, substation design and earthing and lightning protection, so we understand first-hand the need for our previous ERACS users to experience a swift, clean transition to a software platform like that of ETAP, which like RINA, delivers dynamic, leading-edge digitalisation.  ETAP software, combined with RINA subject-matter experts and consulting expertise, will make a solid choice for any ERACS user wishing to make the move.” said Leonardo Brunori, Energy Executive Vice President at RINA.

“This collaboration marks an important milestone for organizations seeking to modernize their electrical system for energy transition and digitalization,” said Hossain Sahid Shaikh, Chief Revenue Officer at ETAP. “By combining ETAP’s industry‑leading electrical digital twin platform with RINA’s engineering expertise, we are delivering a frictionless path for ERACS users to access advanced tools that improve safety, reliability, and performance.”

About ETAP

ETAP provides market-leading software solutions for electrical systems, from design and engineering to operations and maintenance. Through its integrated electrical digital twin platform, ETAP delivers best-in-class, seamless customer experience and cloud-leveraging technologies ensuring universal accessibility for designers, engineers, and operators accelerating their digital energy transformation, even in the highest regulated environments.

Over 20,000 enterprises globally rely on ETAP to unlock total efficiency and sustainability at all stages of the lifecycle for infrastructure, building, industry, and utilities. Driven by excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction for over 35 years, ETAP’s deep expertise is supported by the dedication of more than 1,000 employees and a strong community of active users. ETAP is headquartered in Irvine, California, with regional operations around the globe to support our local customers. 

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About RINA

RINA, leading certification and engineering company, provides a wide range of services across the Energy, Marine, Infrastructure & Mobility, Certification, Industry and Real Estate sectors. In December 2023, alongside the majority shareholder Registro Italiano Navale, Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR entered the shareholding structure guiding a pool of co-investors. With revenues in 2024 of 915 million euros, over 6,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a member of key international organizations and an important contributor to the development of new legislative standards. 

Learn more at rina.org