A ZEDEDA and Advantech collaboration, utilizing Intel-based technology, helps provide cost-effective, 24/7 visibility of oil and gas assets and processes.
Cincinnati, Ohio – Advantech, a leading provider of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and automation technology, and ZEDEDA, the leader in management and orchestration for distributed edge solutions, have announced a new, combined solution for Connected Oilfield Systems to help streamline and reduce costs in oil and gas field operations. Supported by the latest in Intel processing technology, the joint Advantech and ZEDEDA solution will be available through Arrow Electronics.
Oil and gas sites require numerous pieces of equipment to operate effectively, with the equipment usually in remote, unstaffed locations. Modernizing and implementing a scalable, connected oilfield system means complete supervision and accurate data for all assets to monitor and manage operations. Real-time visibility of accurate data is imperative for effective management, safety, and productivity in the oilfield, especially for remote assets.
Oil and gas customers can gain deeper insights into operations by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence tools within the new Connected Oilfield System solution. These insights and real-time data help reduce operational costs, increase security, consolidate edge hardware, and simplify deployment, management, and orchestration of devices in the field.
ZEDEDA’s SaaS (Software as a Service) offers a scalable, cloud-based solution for managing and orchestrating distributed edge infrastructure and applications to deliver visibility, control, and security. The solution features cloud-native agility, zero-touch provisioning, powerful zero-trust security, and flexibility for future-proofing applications. Additionally, users have the freedom to deploy and manage apps in virtual machines (VMs), containers, and clusters on any hardware, and connect field operations to any on-premise or cloud system.
“We’re excited to be working with our strategic partners Advantech, Arrow Electronics, and Intel on this solution to help oil and gas operators accelerate their digital transformation and increase their ability to remotely manage connected operations,” said Jason Shepherd, VP Ecosystem, ZEDEDA. “Together, we provide highly-rugged, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support customers’ legacy, on-prem software investments alongside new cloud-native edge computing innovations.”
With ZEDEDA, end-users can remotely orchestrate edge hardware and apps at scale, adding intelligence to operations on-demand, all while unlocking data value for real-time decisions. ZEDEDA includes an application marketplace with popular edge applications, such as Microsoft Azure IoT Edge, Nozomi Guardian, and Intel OpenVINO. ZEDEDA’s direct integration with Azure IoT Edge simplifies the deployment and management of solutions at the edge. Enterprises and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can customize the marketplace with curated apps. ZEDEDA is enabled by the open-source edge operating system EVE-OS from LF Edge, which protects customers from vendor lock-in.
The ZEDEDA solution integrates with select Advantech industrial hardware devices for data acquisition, intelligent connectivity, edge processing, control, and secure backhaul. Compatible Advantech hardware options for the Connected Oilfield System solution vary based on specific environmental and power requirements, such as Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. All devices utilize the latest in Intel processing technology:
● UNO-2271G-V2 Edge IoT Gateway: Intel® Celeron® Dual-core N6210/ Pentium® Quad core N6415/ Atom® Quad core x6413E processor ● UNO-148 Fan-less DIN-Rail Edge Computer: 11th gen Intel® Core™ i processor with 8 GB DDR4 memory ● MIC-770-V2 Compact Industrial Fan-less Edge Server: Intel® 10th Gen Xeon®/Core™ i CPU socket-type (LGA1200) with Intel® W480E/H420E chipset ● UNO-410 Explosion-Proof DIN-Rail Gateway: Intel® Atom® E3940 processor (1.6 GHz) with 8 GB DDR3L memory
“As an industry leader in IoT edge hardware and embedded platforms, Advantech is thrilled to continually build a diverse partnership ecosystem to offer compatible, end-to-end solutions utilizing software and visualization components,” said Carolyn Swan, director of IoT Partnerships, Advantech IIoT Group. “ZEDEDA and Advantech have a history of successful collaboration, and we’re happy to bring this innovative solution to the oil and gas industry. With Arrow Electronics’ expertise in intelligent solution distribution, we’ll be able to help even more industrial customers improve operations, management, and deployment of edge visualization applications.”
Advantech has designed various product line solutions for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, catering to different environmental and power challenges. Products with Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) certification, such as the UNO-410 explosion-proof gateway, can withstand hazardous industrial environments. The UNO-410 and UNO-148 edge computers also comply with IEC 61010-1 safety requirements.
The combination of ZEDEDA’s edge orchestration solution and Advantech hardware enables customers to modernize operations and network infrastructure in remote and challenging locations. The new Connected Oilfield System solution has expansion capabilities for the future and can support additional oil and gas applications similar to oilfield monitoring.
For more information or to schedule a demo, contact us at ANA.Oil.Gas@Advantech.com. More solution information is available at https://www.advantech.com/resources/industry-focus/secure-edge-orchestration-for-connected-oilfields.
About Advantech Founded in 1983, Advantech has the corporate vision to “Enable an Intelligent Planet.” The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with Edge Intelligence to assist business partners and clients in connecting industrial chains. Advantech is also dedicated to working with domain-focused partners to co-create solutions that deliver advanced solutions in Industrial IoT. Learn more about Advantech at https://www.advantech.com/.
About ZEDEDA ZEDEDA, the leader in orchestration for the distributed edge, delivers visibility, control and security for edge computing deployments. ZEDEDA enables customers the freedom of deploying and managing any app on any hardware at scale and connecting to any cloud or on-premises systems. ZEDEDA provides customers with an open, vendor-agnostic orchestration solution that breaks down silos and provides the needed agility and futureproofing as they evolve their connected operations. Customers can seamlessly orchestrate intelligent applications at the distributed edge to gain access to critical insights, make real-time decisions and maximize operational efficiency. ZEDEDA is a venture-backed Silicon Valley company, headquartered in San Jose, CA, with teams based in Bangalore and Pune, India and Berlin, Germany. For more information, visit www.zededa.com.
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