Zurich – November 04, 2026 -- Hitachi Energy has been named a Leader in enterprise asset management (EAM) software by ARC Advisory Group, which assessed the top 16 EAM suppliers in its "ARC MarketMap for Enterprise Asset Management 2026." The company says the result reflects more than 40 years of EAM development for asset-intensive operations.
ARC cites utility focus and a large installed base as Hitachi Energy's strengths
ARC credits Hitachi Energy with industry expertise, an extensive installed base and continued investment in its portfolio. It also points to strong domain alignment with power utilities and grid infrastructure, backed by expertise in transformers, substations and high-voltage assets. According to ARC, the supplier's strength lies in combining operational technology depth with digital asset intelligence to support resilience, uptime and long-term infrastructure modernization.
The portfolio comprises Ellipse EAM, aimed at electric utilities and other asset-intensive industries, and Asset Suite, built for the specialized requirements of nuclear power operators.
EAM links planning, maintenance and lifecycle decisions from commissioning to retirement
For power utilities, transportation operators and other asset-intensive organizations, EAM connects asset planning, operations, maintenance, work execution and lifecycle decisions. It gives a consistent view of assets, work, resources and costs. The aim is higher asset reliability, better operational and workforce efficiency, lower lifecycle costs and less risk of disruption to essential services.
Andy Howell, Global Head of Enterprise Software Solutions Product Group at Hitachi Energy, said the ARC recognition reflects the value customers achieve today and the company's strategy to advance EAM through cloud, data, AI and strategic collaboration.
Microsoft alliance announced in January 2026 is flagged by ARC as a differentiator
ARC identifies Hitachi Energy's strategic alliance with Microsoft as a significant differentiator. The partnership, announced in January 2026, combines Ellipse EAM and Hitachi Energy's asset-intensive industry expertise with Microsoft's cloud, data, productivity and AI technologies. The planned unified solution will establish a common data foundation and apply agentic AI across asset management and business workflows.
Dayan Rodriguez, Corporate Vice President, Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft, said the collaboration brings together complementary capabilities for a more connected approach to asset and operational management.
ARC's 75-parameter questionnaire and customer interviews underpin the Leader ranking
ARC's evaluation drew on customer reference interviews, live capability demonstrations and vendor responses to a 75-parameter questionnaire. The questionnaire covered technical competencies, quality of delivery, digital maturity, innovation roadmaps, corporate alignment and client satisfaction benchmarks.
ARC defines Leaders as suppliers with strong current performance and a clearly articulated future strategy. They must also demonstrate established solution capabilities and mature technology foundations, consistent delivery execution and high levels of customer satisfaction.