Big Data is a concept which signifies the growing volumes, varieties and velocities of data. This concept is very familiar and relevant to the oil and gas industry because their processes and decisions tend to generate immense amounts of data. Organizations in this industry have been dealing with very large…
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.