# 1898 & Co.

> 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is a global business, technology and security consultancy serving critical infrastructure industries, including: Government & Military; Manufacturing & Industrial; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; Ports & Maritime; Power; Transportation; and Water. We help asset-intensive clients plan, secure and optimize their operations — with deep experience in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and business and technology consulting.

## Company
- [About](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/about-us): Overview of business, technology and security consulting for critical infrastructure operators.
- [Contact Us](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/contact-us): How to get in touch with our team.

## Core Capabilities
- [Acquisition & Divestment](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/acquisition-divestment): Evaluation of environmental and technical risks associated with complex infrastructure investments, including valuations, appraisals, technical advisory, and independent and owner's engineering services.
- [Asset Planning & Management](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/asset-planning-management): Actionable strategies to optimize assets, including capital investment plans, power system analysis and project development.
- [Business Strategy & Transformation](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/business-strategy-transformation): People-focused approaches to leverage asset strength to modernize systems and adopt leading technologies.
- [Data, Analytics & AI](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/data-analytics-ai): Critical business decision guidance using data strategy and operationalizing advanced AI-enabled data platforms.
- [Enterprise Technology](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/enterprise-technology): Optimization of digital investments that support capital project delivery and operational platforms, including geospatial and asset management systems.
- [Financial Analysis](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/financial-analysis): Financial performance optimization through advanced cost-of-service and rate design, financial forecasting and modeling, and financial analysis of investments and capital projects.
- [Industrial Cybersecurity](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/industrial-cybersecurity): Operational technology (OT)cybersecurity programs, risk assessments, and incident response planning for electric utilities, pipelines, water utilities, and other critical infrastructure operators, including facility cybersecurity, security consulting, and managed security services.
- [Policy & Regulatory](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/what-we-do/policy-regulatory): Guidance for compliance with regulations, filings and testimony requirements, as well as development of in-depth understanding of energy and infrastructure policy.
- [AssetLens](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/assetlens/solutions): Asset investment planning tool designed to assist electric utilities and consumer goods manufacturers with digital transformation in decision-making processes.
- [Managed Security Services](https://1898andco.burnsmcd.com/solutions/managed-security-services): A suite of solutions to guide critical infrastructure operators in securing networked systems that span information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT).

## Parent Company
- [Burns & McDonnell](https://www.burnsmcd.com/): 1898 & Co. is part of Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering and construction firm founded in 1898.

## Optional
- [Blog](https://1898blog.burnsmcd.com/): Insights from our consultants.
- [Insights & News](https://www.burnsmcd.com/insightsnews?brands=1898+%26+Co.): Articles and announcements about our projects, capabilities and industry trends, shared via our parent company website.