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Tahawul Tech
06-08-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Harnessing power of AI, edge, and private wireless to boost oil and gas operations
Corrosion costs the oil and gas industry around $1.372 billion a year, according to a National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Study. But what if you could harness the power of AI to orchestrate and enhance your current systems if any or put in place alerts and automated responses to detect and manage the earliest signs, long before a leak, shutdown, or a costly environmental incident occurs? Imagine every pipeline, tank, and inch of your distribution network constantly monitored by connected AI-driven sensors, transmitting data analysed in real-time by smart, large language models to detect and alert you before corrosion can take hold. There's no need to wait for the results of periodic inspections and manually schedule maintenance windows to repair visible damage – automatic alerts are sent to your operations teams, prioritising their work instructions based on critical routes, severity, and risk. It's not just humans who receive alerts; at the first signs of corrosion, your system instructs drones and robots or even use new fixed wireless cameras to be deployed in specific areas to scan infrastructure and identify cracks and vulnerabilities that human inspections may miss. It uses historical data and predictive modeling to forecast potential issues, proactively shaping worker inspection schedules for more efficient resource allocation. Digital twins allow you to simulate corrosion and test new repair strategies to minimise downtime and prolong asset lifecycles without the cost, fuel consumption, and vehicle wear and tear that occur when teams are dispatched on-site. Every enterprise must harness the power of its operational data and use AI to solve challenges and achieve goals faster. For the oil and gas industry, tackling corrosion proactively is a compelling use case. The NACE figure doesn't just cover the cost of replacing parts and components, it includes production losses and environmental impact too. In an industry under pressure to improve its environmental credentials, this elevated level of operational intelligence will transform fragmented efforts into strategic, real-time capabilities. So, how can oil and gas companies attain this next level of operational intelligence? Many have taken the first step toward digitally transforming their business, using robust, reliable 4G and 5G private wireless, which Wi-Fi can complement in certain areas for an extra capacity boost, to deliver mission-critical asset connectivity and access operational data. These industrial enterprises are beginning to produce and collect the massive amounts of data that AI needs to thrive, but it must be able to access it in a cohesive, uniform, and timely way. Solving the data challenge with devices, connectivity and an industrial edge The challenge lies in the number of systems that companies rely on. Looking at the way corrosion detection is managed as an example, it requires a complex patchwork of often siloed systems and teams for investigation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and compliance. Systems that leverage different communications protocols don't speak the same language, meaning manual effort is required to analyse data and manipulate it into a standard format to identify potential corrosion hotspots. Delays occur when relying on manual inspections, which can take days to weeks to complete. Once discovered, corrosion could have already caused significant degradation. The transition towards the new way of working, leveraging AI to analyse and act on data across your systems and use it to automate and orchestrate corrosion detection, analysis, and repair, can only be achieved by collecting, harmonising and analysing comprehensive, real-time data from across your plant. This represents the next level of industrial digitalisation and must incorporate a unified, ecosystem-neutral industrial edge computing platform that integrates into existing technology environments. Leveraging an industrial edge, enterprises can overcome the hurdles of unifying old and new assets to gain a holistic view of operational data and deliver support for Gen AI. It allows data to be processed and analysed in real-time, on-premises, and made available for consumption by applications for process optimisation through predictive maintenance, automated alerts, and more. In short, by implementing a digitalisation platform that incorporates robust, reliable connectivity, including devices (cameras/sensors/gateways) that provide inputs through the mission-critical network, and an on-premises industrial edge, oil and gas operators can harness the full power of AI across a fully connected operation. They can stay ahead of corrosion, reduce costs, enhance safety, and avoid the environmental damage that can occur through leaks. 'Companies can begin using an industrial edge computing platform as an integral part of their digitalisation journey today. Those who act now will gain the competitive advantage.' Using AI to continuously monitor and analyse data from industrial equipment to detect patterns, for example, in pressure, temperature, or flow rates, oil and gas companies can optimise delivery, detect leaks and isolate sections automatically, and schedule predictive maintenance and general maintenance windows. AI can identify workarounds while situations are being managed, to limit the impact on customers and the environment and protect workers. Gaining an industry advantage It's not only the oil and gas industry that will benefit, of course – any industrial organisation will gain a competitive advantage using a digitalisation platform that incorporates wireless connectivity with an industrial edge. Lone worker safety can be enhanced at mines, ports, chemical manufacturing plants, and in any harsh industrial environment using AI to track and analyse biometric data from wearable devices. By detecting the early signs of stress or fatigue, alerts can be sent to workers advising them to rest or to first responder teams in extreme situations. AI will also assist industries with onboarding and worker training, and allow new workers to interact with systems more intuitively to manage their workloads more effectively. The other angle for gaining industry advantage is now the possibility of getting into autonomous operations or tele-remote operations, a reality happening today in several industries utilising the power of the digitalisation platform to enhance assets and protecting workers. With every data reading and decision captured, companies can demonstrate how their actions enhance productivity, safety, and sustainability, as they maintain compliance. Studies have found that 79% of the early adopters of private wireless networks incorporating industrial edge platforms and digitalisation technologies see at least a 10% reduction in their emissions, while 75% improve their productivity by 10% or more, and all see a return on their investment within two years. As new use cases emerge and more data is produced, a flexible edge compute and AI will support enterprises as they locate processing capabilities at the far edge, where data is generated. This will ensure they can maintain support for mission-critical applications even as their data and connectivity demands evolve. This opinion piece is authored by Mahmoud El-Banna, Head of Enterprise Campus Edge, Middle East, Africa, and India, Nokia.
National Post
28-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
AFL and VIE Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Predictive Monitoring for Critical Infrastructure
Article content Article content SPARTANBURG, S.C. — AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, and VIE Technologies, a pioneer in non-invasive, AI-powered predictive monitoring and maintenance solutions for power transformers and mechanical equipment, announced today a strategic partnership that aims to deliver intelligent infrastructure monitoring solutions for the energy and data center sectors. Article content Article content As utilities and data centers seek smarter ways to manage risk and extend asset life, this partnership empowers organizations to take a proactive approach to managing critical, high-value infrastructure. By combining AFL's deep connectivity expertise with VIE Technologies' advanced AI-powered monitoring, operators can reduce unplanned outages, minimize total cost of ownership and improve long-term performance. VIE Technologies' analytics platform leverages continuous sensing to predict power transformer and other mechanical equipment failures weeks, or even months, in advance. Article content 'VIE Technologies provides exactly what the energy sector needs right now: intelligent monitoring that can predict failures of mission critical equipment including power transformers, pumps, chillers and other equipment before they happen,' said David LeBlanc, VP, Corporate Development and Transformation at AFL. 'Combined with our Broadband, Energy and Data Center portfolios, we can now offer our customers a complete infrastructure solution that enhances both reliability and operational efficiency.' Article content This collaboration positions AFL to deliver a comprehensive solution, combining connectivity with real-time insights, at a time when infrastructure reliability is more critical than ever. Article content 'We're excited to collaborate with AFL to help companies increase the reliability and efficiency of their power transformers,' said Rahul Chaturvedi, CEO and Co-Founder of VIE Technologies. 'AFL's focus on data, connectivity and customer experience aligns with our goal of using machine learning and continuous sensing to enable smarter, more resilient grids and power systems.' Article content Learn more about AFL and this strategic partnership here. Article content About AFL Article content Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company's products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, test and inspection equipment, connectivity and fusion splicers. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data centers, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Learn more about AFL, its products and services by visiting Article content Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and read our blog. About VIE Technologies VIE Technologies is revolutionizing transformer monitoring with the industry's first non-invasive, AI-powered predictive maintenance solution. Using advanced IoT sensors and predictive analytics, VIE can detect equipment issues early and recommend repairs well before human operators or traditional methods can, enabling energy companies, data center operators, and industrial facilities to increase the reliability of their power systems. This innovative approach replaces guesswork with real-time intelligence, making maintenance proactive rather than reactive. For more information, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AFL and VIE Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Predictive Monitoring for Critical Infrastructure
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity and equipment, and VIE Technologies, a pioneer in non-invasive, AI-powered predictive monitoring and maintenance solutions for power transformers and mechanical equipment, announced today a strategic partnership that aims to deliver intelligent infrastructure monitoring solutions for the energy and data center sectors. As utilities and data centers seek smarter ways to manage risk and extend asset life, this partnership empowers organizations to take a proactive approach to managing critical, high-value infrastructure. By combining AFL's deep connectivity expertise with VIE Technologies' advanced AI-powered monitoring, operators can reduce unplanned outages, minimize total cost of ownership and improve long-term performance. VIE Technologies' analytics platform leverages continuous sensing to predict power transformer and other mechanical equipment failures weeks, or even months, in advance. "VIE Technologies provides exactly what the energy sector needs right now: intelligent monitoring that can predict failures of mission critical equipment including power transformers, pumps, chillers and other equipment before they happen," said David LeBlanc, VP, Corporate Development and Transformation at AFL. "Combined with our Broadband, Energy and Data Center portfolios, we can now offer our customers a complete infrastructure solution that enhances both reliability and operational efficiency." This collaboration positions AFL to deliver a comprehensive solution, combining connectivity with real-time insights, at a time when infrastructure reliability is more critical than ever. "We're excited to collaborate with AFL to help companies increase the reliability and efficiency of their power transformers," said Rahul Chaturvedi, CEO and Co-Founder of VIE Technologies. "AFL's focus on data, connectivity and customer experience aligns with our goal of using machine learning and continuous sensing to enable smarter, more resilient grids and power systems." Learn more about AFL and this strategic partnership here. About AFL Founded in 1984, AFL is an international manufacturer providing end-to-end solutions to the energy, service provider, enterprise, hyperscale and industrial markets. The company's products are in use in over 130 countries and include fiber optic cable and hardware, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, test and inspection equipment, connectivity and fusion splicers. AFL also offers a wide variety of services supporting data centers, enterprise, wireless and outside plant applications. Learn more about AFL, its products and services by visiting Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and read our blog. About VIE Technologies VIE Technologies is revolutionizing transformer monitoring with the industry's first non-invasive, AI-powered predictive maintenance solution. Using advanced IoT sensors and predictive analytics, VIE can detect equipment issues early and recommend repairs well before human operators or traditional methods can, enabling energy companies, data center operators, and industrial facilities to increase the reliability of their power systems. This innovative approach replaces guesswork with real-time intelligence, making maintenance proactive rather than reactive. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Nancy
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fluke Reliability Announces Full Integration of eMaint CMMS with Azima AI Analytic Platform
Integration of AI-powered vibration analytics with CMMS enables manufacturers to adopt a predictive maintenance strategy reducing downtime and optimizing maintenance costs Fluke Reliability Announces Full Integration of eMaint CMMS with Azima AI Analytic Platform Everett, Washington, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluke Reliability today announced the full integration of its eMaint Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with Watchman Services, the company's AI vibration condition monitoring solution. This new integration enables maintenance and reliability teams to seamlessly bridge the gap between asset condition monitoring and maintenance execution, improving uptime, accelerating response, and reducing costs. When Fluke Reliability acquired Azima DLI in 2023, eMaint users began using Azima's advanced diagnostics and AI-driven fault detection to better inform maintenance decisions. Now, with both platforms directly connected, insights happen faster, with real-time vibration data and recommendations from Watchman Services going directly into eMaint work order management. Unplanned downtime remains one of the most expensive challenges in industrial operations, often disrupting production schedules, inflating maintenance costs, and reducing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). "This integration marks a pivotal advancement in industrial maintenance strategy uniting asset management and 30+ years of learned data and analytics to deliver a truly predictive approach,' said Aaron Merkin, Chief Technology Officer at Fluke Reliability. 'By connecting eMaint and Watchman Services, we're empowering teams to act faster on the data they already have; eliminating data silos, accelerating decision-making, and enabling maintenance teams to act before failures occur. The result is a smarter, more resilient operation that reduces unplanned downtime, lowers costs and drives measurable performance gains." Watchman Services monitors the condition of machines, sending crucial information on machine faults and failures to eMaint software. This process creates a ticket and assigns an action to a facility manager, enabling a problem to be swiftly resolved. Key features include: Predicting machine failure: Integrated software enables corrective and preventative maintenance activities to be scheduled in advance, before a failure occurs, often months ahead of time, by identifying early warning signs and long-term degradation patterns. Proactive strategies: Factories and warehouses can leverage this integration to accurately forecast spare part needs for planned maintenance, optimizing working capital, and reducing the risk of overstocking parts that may expire over time, crucial in an era of supply chain challenges. Streamlined labor solutions: Built-in automation eliminates the need for end users to manually review spreadsheets or maintenance schedules by identifying issues and automatically sending tickets to the right person to act. To learn more about eMaint and Azima Watchman Services, please visit About Fluke Reliability Fluke Reliability, an operating company of the Fluke Corporation, offers reliability and maintenance teams the tools, software, AI powered insights, and services they need to optimize asset performance. Home to powerful, iconic brands – PRUFTECHNIK, Azima DLI, and eMaint – Fluke Reliability enables customers to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance utilizing a connected approach to reliability. Fluke Reliability informs customers on the health of their assets with software and services that drive better maintenance decisions; improving productivity, driving uptime, boosting visibility, and reducing costs. For more information on Fluke Reliability's eMaint CMMS, visit or LinkedIn. # # # Fluke Reliability is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website. For more information: Georgia Marchant Fluke Corporation Olivia KlineFluke Corporation Attachment Fluke Reliability Announces Full Integration of eMaint CMMS with Azima AI Analytic Platform CONTACT: Georgia Marchant Fluke Reliability +447312081455
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Volta Insite's Node 2.5 Earns UL Listing, Ushering in a New Era of Compact, Intelligent Reliability Monitoring
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Volta Insite, a pioneer in predictive maintenance and electrical asset monitoring, today announced that its next-generation Node 2.5 has officially received UL listing, marking a major advancement in the company's industrial reliability platform. Engineered as a powerful evolution of the widely adopted Node 2.0, the new Node 2.5 delivers major upgrades in performance, design, and deployment flexibility, enabling smarter monitoring in more constrained and demanding environments. "Securing UL listing for Node 2.5 is a critical milestone that reflects both the engineering integrity of our platform and the growing demand for more compact, intelligent solutions," said Denis Kouroussis, CEO of Volta Insite. "This redesign is based on thousands of hours in the field and deep collaboration with our customers across oil and gas, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure. The result is a dramatically improved product built for real-world conditions." Key innovations in Node 2.5 include: 54% Volume Reduction compared to Node 2.0, enabling easy installation in tight spaces Fully Integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) for simplified single-cable installation LED Light Bar Indicators for clear, real-time system diagnostics Door-Mount Capability, when paired with Volta's mounting plate, allows Node 2.5 to be mounted on panel doors. 4 lbs Weight Reduction for easier handling, shipping, and installation With UL listing now in place, Node 2.5 joins the VI Module 4.0 in Volta Insite's expanding lineup of UL listed solutions, offering customers powerful new tools to improve uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and gain deeper insight into the health of their electrical assets. Node 2.5 is now commercially available and ready for deployment in critical infrastructure applications across energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. For more information or to request a demo, please visit or contact us at info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Volta Insite Sign in to access your portfolio
