Equatorial Group achieves 2nd place in the IT Forum 2025 ranking and consolidates itself among the most innovative energy companies in the use of IT in Brazil, with a focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and operational efficiency.

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IT Forum’s 2025 Recognition Highlights Grupo Equatorial’s Performance in Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation in the Brazilian Electric Sector

Initially, Grupo Equatorial won 2nd place among energy companies in the 100+ Most Innovative in IT Use ranking, promoted by IT Forum in 2025. Furthermore, in the sector-specific analysis, the company was positioned among the leaders in the strategic use of technology.

Shortly after, the awards ceremony took place in late March 2025, at Distrito Itaqui, in Itapevi (SP). In this regard, the event brought together representatives from the country’s leading companies, as highlighted by IT Forum itself.

This recognition reinforces that Grupo Equatorial has established itself as a benchmark in digital transformation in the electric sector. Thus, the company demonstrates its ability to integrate technology, operational efficiency, and value creation.

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Evaluation criteria and national recognition

The award received 351 submitted cases, according to data from IT Forum 2025. Additionally, the organizations were evaluated based on technical and strategic criteria.

The main pillars analyzed include:

Innovation and originality (up to 25%)
Impact on business results (up to 25%)
IT leadership in innovation (up to 20%)
Complexity and scalability (up to 15%)
Sustainability and social responsibility (up to 10%)
Strategic alignment (up to 5%)

Therefore, these criteria totaled 100% of the score, ensuring a rigorous evaluation.

According to Sergio Araújo, Superintendent of Digital, Innovation, and Strategic Projects, the company maintains consistency in its agenda. Thus, strategic projects have been conducted with a focus on digitalization, data usage, and artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, he stated that innovation has been used as a lever for efficiency, revenue assurance, and improving the customer experience.

Robust investments and strategic projects

At the same time, Grupo Equatorial’s progress has been supported by investments exceeding R$ 400 million per year in innovation. Consequently, these contributions have been growing continuously.

Currently, the company is conducting more than 50 strategic projects, organized into four main pillars:

Customer experience
Operational efficiency and safety
Revenue assurance
Energy transition

Among these initiatives, the implementation of the ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) stands out. It is, therefore, one of the largest projects in the world focused on energy distribution management.

This allows the technology to provide real-time monitoring of operations, which contributes to greater agility in responding to incidents. Furthermore, the quality of the service provided is enhanced.

Culture of innovation and technological development

In addition, Grupo Equatorial reinforced its strategy by creating EQTLab, its Institute of Science and Technology. The space was inaugurated in 2023, in São Luís (MA), as reported by the company.

In this context, the hub functions as a connection environment between the company, startups, and universities. Thus, the goal is to develop solutions with practical and measurable impact.

At the same time, the institute also works on talent training, intellectual property generation, and strengthening the culture of innovation.

According to Mauricio Velloso, Director of Customers, Innovation, and Services, innovation is essential for expanding operational and financial efficiency. Furthermore, it contributes to increasing customer satisfaction and strengthening resilience in the face of economic, social, and environmental transformations.

Importance of the award for the technology sector

Finally, the 100+ Most Innovative in the Use of IT award, held annually by IT Forum, recognizes companies that stand out in the use of technology to drive innovation in Brazil.

Thus, the final ranking brings together the 100 best-performing companies, considering both the quality of the processes and the effectiveness of the practices adopted.

Thus, the performance of Grupo Equatorial reinforces its strategic position in the electricity sector. In this scenario, innovation continues to be used as a basis for sustainable growth and competitiveness in the country.

Equatorial Group achieves 2nd place in the IT Forum 2025 ranking and consolidates itself among the most innovative energy companies in the use of IT in Brazil, with a focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and operational efficiency.

IT Forum’s 2025 Recognition Highlights Grupo Equatorial’s Performance in Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation in the Brazilian Electric Sector

Evaluation criteria and national recognition

Robust investments and strategic projects

Culture of innovation and technological development

Importance of the award for the technology sector

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Evaluation criteria and national recognition

Robust investments and strategic projects

Culture of innovation and technological development

Importance of the award for the technology sector

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