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Raima RDM Embedded Database: A Game Changer for Offshore Applications
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage
- Processors & Edge Intelligence - Embedded & Edge Computers
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Aker Solutions, a global leader in providing subsea production control systems for the oil and gas industry, was facing a challenge with the increasing sophistication of its products and control technologies. The offshore oil and gas production environment is one of the most demanding engineering environments, and the rising complexity of Aker's products was creating a growing need to store, manipulate, and share data across networks of devices located on the seabed, on production platforms, and onshore. To meet the demands of future product generations, Aker Solutions identified the need for a new database management system that could handle high volumes of data, be compatible with embedded and conventional systems, and maintain data integrity in the offshore environment where communication links may suffer disruption and interruption.
The Customer
Aker Solutions
About The Customer
Aker Solutions is a world leader in providing subsea production control systems for the oil and gas industry. Since delivering its first subsea electro-hydraulic control system in 1975, the company has developed and deployed more than 1,500 systems worldwide, using state-of-the-art technologies and an in-depth knowledge and experience of subsea systems. Aker Solutions provides oilfield products, systems, and services for customers in the oil and gas industry worldwide. The company's knowledge and technologies span from reservoir to production and through the life of a field. Aker Solutions employs approximately 28,000 people in more than 30 countries.
The Solution
After a thorough search and testing of numerous systems, Aker Solutions selected Raima's RDM Embedded as a core element of its future offshore control technologies. Raima Database Manager (RDM) is optimized for embedded, real-time, in-memory, and mobile applications. It provides flexible and reliable solutions for collecting and storing large volumes of data, offers intuitive methods for managing and navigating through information quickly, and enables data to be moved in real-time. RDM provides software developers with a wide variety of powerful programming tools and customizable building blocks that enable them to solve the most complex data management challenges. The new release of RDM has extended functionality, improved performance, and enhanced ease of use, making it an ideal solution for Aker Solutions' needs.
Operational Impact
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