Springfield, NJ – QEI, Inc. proudly hosted the 2025 International User Group Conference, welcoming utility professionals and partners from across North America for an engaging week of technology sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and collaborative discussions.

The conference agenda focused on empowering utilities with the latest advancements in QEI’s ADMS platform- QConnect, including SCADA, OMS, DMS, GIS. Attendees participated in technical workshops, shared operational experiences, and gained insights into future technology directions that will shape the reliability and efficiency of modern power grids.

A highlight of the event was the unveiling of the ePAQ-9710, a next-generation hardware platform developed directly from customer feedback during the 2023 User Group Conference. The ePAQ-9710 exemplifies QEI’s commitment to listening to customers and transforming their needs into innovative, real-world solutions.

Customers expressed significant enthusiasm for QEI’s ADMS capabilities, with demonstration requests reaching record levels. The demand underscores the industry’s focus on grid reliability, outage management, and advanced operator decision-making.

“The ADMS demonstrations were eye-opening—QEI is taking utility automation to a whole new level.” – Conference Attendee

“We value that QEI is Made in the USA—it gives us confidence in both security and long-term reliability.” – Municipal Utility Participant

“The QConnect roadmap shows that QEI is listening to its customers and building technology that directly addresses our challenges.” – Cooperative Utility Representative

“As the only Made-in-USA utility automation supplier, QEI continues to stand apart in delivering secure, resilient, and future-ready technology solutions. This distinction is critically important given today’s government dynamics and the market’s need for trusted, domestic solutions,” said company Chairmen Erik Vanlaningham.

QEI extends gratitude to all participants whose contributions made the 2025 User Group Conference a success. Together, we are building a stronger, smarter, and more reliable grid for the future.