Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications are computer systems for gathering and analyzing real-time data. They can monitor and control a plant or equipment in telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining, and transportation. The system gathers information, such as where a leak on… Read more…
To enhance customer satisfaction and minimize operational expenses, several utility companies are optimizing their field operations by implementing a vehicle-based cellular networking strategy. By centralizing connectivity through a vehicle area network (VAN), these companies hope to cut costs while boosting field productivity… Read More…
As a Colorado-based, private equity-backed organization that provides crude oil and gas liquids midstream and marketing/logistics solutions in North America was preparing to launch its new cloud-centric Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system across Oklahoma and Texas, it realized that it was also time to replace its… Read More…
In times of emergency or natural disasters, utility companies play a crucial role in ensuring community safety. Reliable communication is vital for utility workers, often some of the first responders arriving at the scene, working tirelessly to manage or restore essential services like…. Read More…
Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 continue to gain prevalence in network architectures across the industrial and manufacturing landscape as businesses more routinely use industrial cellular routers and IIoT to improve operations by increasing efficiencies and reducing waste using… Read More…
Imagine a utility company that operates power lines across vast rural areas. These lines stretch across rough terrains, dense forests, and remote locations where traditional communication infrastructure is limited or nonexistent. In order to monitor and control the power grid effectively, the utility company needs to establish reliable communication links with… Read More…
Large public utilities serving millions of people across large geographic areas have to find a way to remotely monitor their equipment for a wide range of reasons, from detecting security breaches and preventing theft to monitoring weather conditions that may damage equipment. This can be challenging for utilities that service rural areas since they often need…. Read More…
Focusing primarily on exploration and production, one of Pakistan’s largest oil companies operates a network of jet pumps scattered across its concession area, which includes an onshore footprint of more than 10,000 square kilometers and the largest offshore acreage given to any single exploration and production company… Read more…
For retail gas chains that are managing multiple – or even hundreds – of locations, keeping them all connected to their central office and the systems they need to conduct their daily business is of paramount importance. Factor in that many retail gas stations typically operate 24/7 and provide essential… Read more…
Mine dewatering can be a critical aspect of mining operations. Mine dewatering refers to the removal of groundwater from a mine. In some cases, dewatering a mine is a minor operation that can be done as groundwater appears. But in other instances, dewatering is critical to the viability of the mine… Read more…
