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qi Automation is a senior-led advisory firm focused on helping electric utilities and other regulated organizations navigate digital modernization with confidence. We specialize in instrumentation and control (I&C) modernization, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, and verification and validation (V&V), applying engineering rigor and assurance-driven thinking to complex, high-consequence systems. Our work is centered on enabling informed executive decisions—bridging technical depth, regulatory expectations, and long-term operational outcomes.

What sets qi Automation apart:

  • Senior-led engagements with direct executive and engineering leadership access
  • Engineering-driven advisory services—not staffing, not tool implementation
  • Deep experience in regulated, safety- and reliability-critical environments
  • Decision-focused analysis aligned to lifecycle risk, capital planning, and governance
  • Independent, defensible perspectives grounded in system assurance and verification
  • Practical insights informed by real-world modernization and cybersecurity programs
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qi Automation integrates engineering practice with applied research to support executive decision-making in digital I&C modernization, OT cybersecurity, and verification and validation. Our work emphasizes evidence-based analysis, assurance, and governance to address complex challenges in regulated, asset-intensive organizations.