OATI is pleased to be featured in a new S&P Global Market Intelligence coverage initiation report that showcases its leadership in enabling end-to-end distributed energy resource (DER) and wholesale market integration across North America.
In the interview, Johan Vermij, Senior Analyst at S&P Global, spoke with OATI’s Executive Vice President Kevin Sarkinen to explore how OATI’s comprehensive portfolio of DER management, market operations, energy trading, and compliance solutions helps utilities navigate rapid DER adoption, electrification, and evolving regulatory requirements.
While competition is intensifying as DER adoption grows, the report highlights OATI’s unique presence in distribution-level and market-level systems, thus positioning it as a key integrator in the ever-evolving grid ecosystem. It also sheds light on the essential role OATI plays in regulatory compliance, market connectivity, and operational reliability. “As a leader in serving nearly all North American ISOs and a large share of U.S. and Canadian utilities, OATI competes primarily on functionality, regulatory alignment, and operational reliability rather than brand recognition.”
Key takeaways
- OATI entered the DER management space nearly fifteen years ago—well ahead of today’s surge in DERMS adoption
- OATI’s ability to host its portfolio within its own secure data center environments provides customers with a tightly controlled operational model
- OATI differentiates itself through its deep integration with wholesale markets and its long-standing role in NERC and FERC compliance
- OATI’s advantage lies in interoperability as its tools sit at the intersection of distribution operations, market participation, and reliability requirements, allowing it to support more integrated workflows
To learn more, check out the full report or connect with OATI at DTECH 2026 in San Diego, where it will exhibit the latest innovations in grid modernization and DER integration.