Rugged Tablet Computers In The Oil And Gas Industry

The process of getting oil and gas out of the ground and into the hands of the consumer requires an organized effort on a massive scale: thousands of people, processes, and assets must be tracked and managed, and the resulting data load and logistical challenges can be overwhelming. In recent years, a digital trend has emerged in the oil and gas industry. Monitoring and managing software designed to increase insight and transparency into equipment and processes has proliferated, with the goal of reducing risk, increasing response time, and tightening up operations in general. However, a reliable hardware architecture is need- ed to run this software, and most computers are not durable enough to withstand the harsh environments commonly found in the oil and gas industry, such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and heavy machinery. A hardware breakdown in the field can accrue significant costs from downtime, and if a computer fails during a mission-critical task, assets, workers, and a business’ bottom line are all at risk.

Rugged tablet PCs offer a mo- bile solution for the oil and gas industry that provides all the functionality (and more) of a normal PC without risk of a failure on the job. Rugged tab- lets come with varying levels of damage protection, data security, communication abilities, and other features that can assist users in streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Unlike regular computers, rugged hardware also ensures lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), as their rugged design prevents breakdowns, increasing up time and limiting need for repairs. In addition, rugged tablets can typically be used across a multitude of field and office applications, depending on their internal configurations and operating systems.

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