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Internet of Things Enables Smarter Oilfield Operations
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Sensors - Level Sensors
- Sensors - Pressure Sensors
- Sensors - Vibration Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
The Challenge
Lower oil prices compel oilfield operators to increase efficiency. The client, a leading oilfield services provider, sought to significantly reduce the costs of pumping oil. The client owns and operates tens of thousands of electric submersible pumps (ESPs) for its global oil-and-gas customers.
About The Customer
A leading oilfield services provider wanted to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of tens of thousands of electric submersible pumps. The company engaged Cognizant’s expertise for all layers of the solution: sensors, server infrast
The Solution
Developed software agent to configure pumps over the network.
Migrated server infrastructure to Microsoft Azure cloud, leveraging IoT-specific services.
Integrated sensor data with the client’s decision making applications and databases.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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