Accelerating Industry 4.0 and the Rise of Industrial Edge - Communities
As a result of COVID, industrial companies are becoming increasingly interested in remote operations and for good reason. With Industry 4.0 and the right level of cybersecurity, remote management allows factory operators to continue to adjust processes, conduct maintenance, and make operational decisions with actionable insights — even when access to the physical plant is restricted.
For plants in remote locations or harsh environments with limited connectivity, edge computing is even more relevant. These customers need robust, powerful solutions to address complex challenges. Two of our oil and gas production customers in Southeast Asia and the Middle East with limited connectivity to remote wells have implemented edge computing solutions to help operators get the most value out of their systems.
Both customers are reporting very positive results. In one case the customer achieved a 13% increase in production while reducing the energy consumption of the oil extraction pump by 34%. With the benefits of this solution, the customer expects to extend the lifetime of the well thanks to reduced stresses on the system.
Originally published on blog.se.com and authored by Sophie Borgne.