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Inspired Consulting Becomes Official Eplan Technology Partner

Since January 2025, Inspired has been an official technology partner in the Eplan Partner Network, focused on engineering data in shipbuilding and electrical engineering.

Cologne, May 2025 – Inspired Consulting has officially joined the Eplan Partner Network as a technology partner, a move that reflects its strategic focus on delivering integrated software for the maritime and electrical engineering industries. The partnership was established in January 2025 and marks a significant milestone for the company.

Since 2022, Inspired Consulting has supported the maritime sector by developing and refining tools that handle electrical engineering data and component management on ships. Its close collaboration with Eplan systems during this time has led to deep experience with their interfaces and tools.

“We’re pleased to welcome Inspired Consulting as a new member of the Eplan Partner Network,” said Feeko Harders, Vertical Market Manager Maritime at Eplan. “With their software development expertise and their focus on integration topics, they bring valuable skills to the network. We look forward to working together.”

The collaboration comes at a time when Inspired Consulting is preparing to introduce its new web-based solution, Squid Data Hub. Designed to enhance collaboration and data access for engineering teams, the platform focuses on key project information such as cables, devices, and electrical system components. It connects seamlessly with Eplan and other widely used tools in the industry, helping teams reduce manual tasks and increase overall workflow efficiency.

“We’re excited to formalize our relationship with Eplan,” said Christian Albrecht, Managing Director of Inspired Consulting. “Our Squid Data Hub provides engineers and project teams with a single source of truth. It’s built to simplify complexity, ensure data integrity, and support seamless collaboration from block diagram to completion — helping us deliver even more value to our customers.”

Combining intuitive design with powerful integration capabilities, Squid Data Hub reflects Inspired Consulting’s goal of equipping professionals with practical, scalable solutions that promote innovation and productivity.

Stay tuned for the official release of Squid Data Hub – and #getinspired.

Feeko Harders from Eplan (left) and Christian Albrecht (right) at Hannover Messe 2025.
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