Wirtek A/S: Wirtek partners with VIVAVIS on protocol testing to drive certification success in energy infrastructure
We are proud to announce our new collaboration with VIVAVIS Portugal, the recently established branch of VIVAVIS, a German multinational with more than 10,000 customers worldwide across utilities, industry, and energy providers.
PRESS RELEASE
05 November 2025
In 2025, VIVAVIS celebrates 50 years of innovation in energy and IT with the vision "IT meets ENERGY", delivering secure, efficient, and future-ready digital infrastructures for utility networks. Partnering with such a strong global player marks a significant milestone for Wirtek as we continue to expand our role in the energy sector.
This September, we launched our first project with VIVAVIS, focused on real-time communication for substations. We are performing the required testing of VIVAVIS's implementation of the IEC 61850 energy protocol, an international standard that defines how devices in electrical substations communicate with each other in real time. This protocol ensures that equipment from different manufacturers can work together, provides the reliability and speed needed to control and protect power systems, and supports the integration of modern digital technologies. Based on the modular ACOS 750, it is possible to set up highly flexible SAS systems for low, medium, high, and ultra-high voltage systems.
Our work is critical, as certification is both demanding and costly. By ensuring compliance from the outset, we help VIVAVIS avoid delays and additional expenses, while enabling them to confidently compete in public tenders.
VIVAVIS selected Wirtek based on our 20+ years of experience in the energy sector and our proven ability to address the technical and operational challenges specific to this industry. Our teams speak the same technical language, which builds trust and allows us to deliver value from day one. In addition, existing relationships between VIVAVIS professionals and our engineers further strengthened the confidence in this partnership.
"We chose Wirtek for their track record in energy sector protocol testing and the trust built between our teams. Our expectation is clear: a fast, first time right IEC 61850 Ed 2.1 certification for the ACOS 750 that reinforces the quality and interoperability our customers rely on." - Rui Vieira, Managing Director at VIVAVIS Portugal
This collaboration is not limited to a single project. Together with VIVAVIS, we see opportunities to expand into areas such as embedded systems development, SCADA solutions, user interfaces, dashboards, reporting tools, and engineering services. By combining VIVAVIS's global presence and innovative legacy with our expertise and delivery capabilities, we aim to create long-term value and set new standards in the industry.
"Certification in this field is expensive and demanding. Our role is to ensure that the protocol implementation passes the first time, saving VIVAVIS both time and costs." said Humberto Ferreira, Business Unit Director at Wirtek.
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Further information:
- Michael Aaen, CEO, Wirtek A/S
Phone: +45 2529 7575, E-mail: ir@wirtek.com