Energy and utilities consulting

The energy and utilities sector is at a turning point. Surging power demand driven by electrification and AI-intensive data centers is colliding with aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, evolving cybersecurity threats, and strict regulatory requirements. At the same time, project delays and compliance failures carry enormous financial and operational risk.

 

To operate safely, reliably, and at scale, energy organizations must modernize how information flows between the plant floor and the enterprise.  

 

AI-enabled automation only delivers value when it is built on fully integrated, secure, and qualified OT and IT systems. By uniting operational technology with enterprise platforms, nuclear, oil and gas, and utility organizations gain real-time visibility, reduce risk, and make smarter decisions across the asset lifecycle. 

Energy expertise

40+
years of engineering, OT and IT experience
600+
nuclear components qualified
1st
helped develop 1st digital reactor shutdown system
CSA N299
members and co-authors of nuclear standards

Benefits of energy and utilities digital transformation

Digital transformation in energy and utilities delivers greater reliability, stronger security, and smarter, AI-enabled, data‑driven operations. We help modernize how plants run, how teams work, and how organizations scale to meet rising demand and new regulatory and market pressures. 

 

Our differentiator lies in our focus on digital systems which is amplified by our Engineering Technology Lab, where we prototype, design, procure, implement, integrate, test, and qualify solutions before they ever reach the field. This approach ensures problems hit our lab, and not our client’s commissioning schedules. 

 

With our digital transformation services, you can:

 

  • Unify OT–IT systems from the control room to the boardroom to enable predictive maintenance, real‑time insights, and proactive decision‑making.
  • Improve reliability of plant systems and assets by modernizing aging control systems.
  • Strengthen security of power plants and utility operations with expertise from a partner who helped shape nuclear security regulations.
  • Scale safely and efficiently with emerging generation strategies, including the deployment and integration of small modular reactors.
  • Protect workers and elevate expertise through advanced field service tools, digital work instructions, and immersive training solutions.
  • Capture new growth opportunities like AI, electrification, and datacenter expansion to meet unprecedented demand for reliable, resilient energy. 

Alithya has become a trusted software design service and digital transformation provider in the Canadian nuclear industry based on deep domain expertise, a stellar track record for project delivery, innovative solutions, and long-term partnerships with customers and suppliers.

OCNI

Ron Oberth

President & CEO, OCNI

Overcome energy and utilities industry challenges

The energy and utilities sector is experiencing unprecedented change as power demand surges and cyber threats evolve. To remain compliant and competitive, it is essential to address the following key challenges. 

Power plants and utility grids are prime targets for both physical and cyber-attacks. The risks in this sector are tremendous: from safety implications to the significant loss of production costs (up to $1 million/day). Ensure safe and reliable operations by working with a trusted security partner. 

Energy demand is growing dramatically alongside AI usage. It will be essential to explore modern strategies to keep up with the increased power required for new data centers and other AI infrastructure. Whether it is exploring small modular reactors or modernizing existing systems, our industry experts can guide you. 

Equipment reliability is paramount for safety and availability. Disconnected, legacy systems further complicate operational efficiency. Modernizing and connecting OT and IT is key to improving reliability and enabling predictive maintenance to avoid costly outages. 

Finding and keeping qualified staff is a struggle for many industries; the energy and utilities sector is no exception. Improve employee engagement and efficiency by providing modern field service support and training tools that instill confidence. 

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Energy industry services

With unmatched strength in safety‑critical software standards, engineering change control, regulatory compliance, software qualifications, cybersecurity, and a proven track record of delivery, we are the trusted partner for projects across energy and utilities. 

In addition, we are audited to Canadian nuclear standards, including CSA N299.1, CSA N286-12, CSA N286.7-16 and CAN/CSA Q396.1.1, CE‑1002-STD (Category II Software Engineering), and CE‑1003-STD (Category III Software Engineering). 

Design engineering and engineering change control

Modernize I&C, hardware, and software with compliant solutions that improve quality and accelerate verification through controlled, AI‑assisted change processes. 

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Digital hardware and software qualification

Engage with qualification experts to ensure digital hardware and software meet the bar for quality, safety, reliability, and compliance to CSA N290.14. 

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Cyber-hardened computers

Secure your plant’s number one OT attack vector and work securely in the field with cyber-hardened laptops that leverage virtualization to reduce malware spread and establish hardware independence.

Cybersecurity

Adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy with multiple layers of protection to reduce vulnerabilities, contain threats, and mitigate risk.

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Digital strategy

A winning digital strategy is one that enables digital technologies to evolve and optimize processes and operations. 

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Digital adoption and training

A digital adoption strategy that will make the most impact in your workforce will address employees’ biggest problems and concerns.  

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)

Connect your business operations with plant operations to unlock faster reporting, AI-powered predictive maintenance, modern field service, and more. 

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Control systems engineering

Implement new control systems or modernize old systems. Engage with our engineers to develop safety-related systems for the nuclear island and balance of plant. 

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Software quality assurance for safety-critical software

Build an actionable software quality assurance program that ensures safety and quality, guided by industry experts and supported by AI‑assisted processes to reduce regulatory submission and review timelines.

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Energy solutions: technology

Connect essential areas like finance, operations, and field service. Utilize machine learning and AI for smarter predictions and better decisions. Enhance visibility of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts and projects to ensure capital expenditure value.

Oracle partner

Empower field teams with a single, scalable data cloud so work orders, assets, and customer history stay connected and instantly accessible as operations grow. Align technicians, dispatch, and leadership without disrupting workflows.

Salesforce Partner

Streamline how you generate and distribute maintenance performance reports and get valuable insights into other opportunities to make your plant more efficient. Alithya Cassi drives accountability and tracks progress against corporate and plant performance goals. 

Alithya Cassi

Quickly and accurately detect and size fuel channel and piping defects with our deep-learning AI solution. AI‑FI Ultrasonics automates inspection analysis, cuts cycle time, scales across assets, and helps utilities focus on critical issues. 

Alithya AI-FI Ultrasonics

Let’s power the future, together

We help energy and utilities organizations boost reliability, strengthen compliance, and unlock operational efficiency that lasts. If you’re looking to accelerate transformation with proven industry expertise, we’re here to partner with you. 

Energy industry insights

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