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Andrew Byers
Kelvin French
Andrew: Nice to talk to you Kevin
Andrew: Great question Kevin.. All industries have changed significantly in the last 20 years. The changes may have been small and continual and it is not until you take a look back, you see how far we have come. The changes have been made possible by the rapid development of technology and with the ability to communicate and share information globally. The issue for me is one about Transformation, not optimisation. Let me explain a little. Optimisation is doing what you usually do a little better. You send emails rather than faxes. Transformation is where you rip up the “old rules” rule book and critically address what needs to be done (Outcomes) and all the possible ways of accomplishing it. Think of a production platform, sitting in deep water offshore Angola. Think of the millions of calculations and decisions that are being made within the process every minute of every hour. Now think about radically different decision making with full use of sensor data at the edge. With the technology available today, how would you / could you rewrite the procedures to increase efficiency dramatically. To add here a sentence about importance of SATELLITE connectivity.
Andrew: The best way to protect assets is to base your network design on zero trust. Building secure protocols around the key data and access points and ensuring the correct level of assessment and monitoring is key. Many systems used in complex production facilities have been in place before it was possible to connect them to the internet. Use of separate VLAN’s, dedicated to specific networks (for example, separating the drilling operation traffic from the service company traffic) can support this. Remembering that people are the greatest threat to network and device security. However, they are also the last resort should a serious breach occur. Robust cyber hygiene and continued commitment to proactive security enhancement is key to protecting assets.
Andrew: The best way to protect assets is to base your network design on zero trust. Building secure protocols around the key data and access points and ensuring the correct level of assessment and monitoring is key. Many systems used in complex production facilities have been in place before it was possible to connect them to the internet. Use of separate VLAN’s, dedicated to specific networks (for example, separating the drilling operation traffic from the service company traffic) can support this. Remembering that people are the greatest threat to network and device security. However, they are also the last resort should a serious breach occur. Robust cyber hygiene and continued commitment to proactive security enhancement is key to protecting assets.
Andrew: Satellite is key to delivering a level of “non-work normality” for remote offshore workers. Providing a link to the outside world is essential to ensure the long term wellbeing of the remote workers. Access to email, social media, face-to-face services provide a lifeline to non-work time. Without access to crew welfare services time may be spent on-shift where access to technology is more available. The term crew welfare may be a bit misleading. The remote workers are either on shift or off shift, and as such may have different access to connectivity. With the availability and power of modern Satellite systems, affordable welfare programmes can be established in a very short space of time give access to not only family connection but also to further education.
Andrew: Mining has been efficient and effective in adopting technology to make their operations more efficient. I see this continuing as the technology becomes increasingly reliable and widespread. The use of AI and ML in analysing complex operations has yet to find its zenith and significant benefits in terms of yield, safety and productivity will be generated.
Andrew: There are two key issues here. Firstly the design of the HTS and the country centric beams. By using HTS technology and multiple beams, the power levels are kept considerably higher (more time in the sweet spot and far less at the edges of the power band). Secondly, the advanced nature of the fully digital satellite allows the O&G / Mining sector to use existing equipment and gain from significantly higher throughput. Higher throughput allows more transfer of information / data and allows for greatly improved decision making and predictive modelling. As a result it may boost the performance up to 40% without changing a hardware and terminals, allowing major reduction in non-productive time.
Andrew: There are two key issues here. Firstly the design of the HTS and the country centric beams. By using HTS technology and multiple beams, the power levels are kept considerably higher (more time in the sweet spot and far less at the edges of the power band). Secondly, the advanced nature of the fully digital satellite allows the O&G / Mining sector to use existing equipment and gain from significantly higher throughput. Higher throughput allows more transfer of information / data and allows for greatly improved decision making and predictive modelling. As a result it may boost the performance up to 40% without changing a hardware and terminals, allowing major reduction in non-productive time.
Andrew: Thank you Kevin nice talking to you.
Mr.Byers is an experienced Director having held Senior position in both Public (NASDAQ Listed) and Private companies. Holding a B.Eng (Hons) and MBA, Andrew has a keen grasp of technology and in developing and implementing effective growth strategies.
Key strengths are in developing and growing businesses, by developing the front end (Sales and Business Development) and operational teams (Project Management, Manufacturing, Build, Field support, etc) and by effective customer engagement.
Currently supporting technology engagement into the Energy sector, Andrew also holds both NXD and Board Advisory positions. Leading from the front, his passion is in building functional teams, aligning strategic objectives into executable action and delivering business growth.
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