
In this whitepaper, Your Digital North Star: How S.I.R.I. Steers Power Plants Ahead, the Smart Industry Readiness Index (S.I.R.I.) helps energy producers modernize with confidence. Through real challenges, readers see how S.I.R.I. and its TIER prioritization framework transform uncertainty into a clear roadmap—aligning digital investments with measurable business value. Learn how utilities can de-risk modernization, strengthen reliability, and achieve a data-driven advantage in an evolving energy landscape.
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About the Authors
Kathik Gopalakrishnan is a digital transformation technical consultant focusing on guiding customers through digital transformation initiatives in industrial automation; and is a certified S.I.R.I. assessor. He leverages his experience to help clients achieve their digital maturity goals.

Jagadeesan (KJ) Kandhalu is an experienced process control & automation professional with successful history of leading global teams to deliver complex projects; and a certified S.I.R.I. assessor. His experience spans engineering, commissioning, and process solutions.