ADVISORY SERVICES


Digital modernization initiatives often involve decisions with long-term implications for operational performance, cybersecurity, workforce effectiveness, capital planning, and organizational risk.


qi Automation provides independent advisory services supporting executive leadership, engineering organizations, modernization programs, and industry research initiatives.


EXECUTIVE ADVISORY


Supporting executive decision-making for:

  • Digital modernization strategy
  • Capital investment prioritization
  • Modernization governance frameworks
  • Lifecycle planning
  • Technology roadmap development
  • Modernization program oversight

DIGITAL MODERNIZATION STRATEGY


Supporting organizations evaluating:

  • Control system modernization
  • Plant computer modernization
  • Human-system interface improvements
  • Virtualization strategies
  • Operational technology integration
  • Lifecycle replacement planning

INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL REVIEW


Providing independent evaluation of:

  • Modernization plans
  • Architecture strategies
  • Technology alternatives
  • Cybersecurity considerations
  • Business case assumptions
  • Risk management approaches

RESEARCH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT


Supporting research, industry groups, and utilities through:

  • Benchmarking study design
  • Survey development
  • Interview framework development
  • Research methodology support
  • Executive workshop facilitation
  • Industry engagement strategies

ENGAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

qi Automation operates as an independent advisor focused on helping organizations make informed modernization decisions through structured analysis, practical experience, and objective evaluation.