PowerWorld

PowerWorld provides simulation and visualization software to the global electric power industry. The job it does: building software for you when nothing off the shelf fits.

Who is it for? Mostly companies with a specific process to automate. Related areas on their profile: Energy and Simulation. As a small company team themselves (11 to 50 people), they tend to serve customers of a similar scale best. Small vendors mean quick answers and real influence on the roadmap, but check who covers support when someone is out.

PowerWorld is based in Champaign, Illinois. More on powerworld.com.

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