So far, 2015 appears to be the year that organizations across the oil and gas sector ramp up their mobile efforts to remain competitive. With oil and gas companies facing price volatility and the subsequent need to lower operational costs, the role of mobile apps has been gaining attention. According…
Cathal McGloin is Vice President, Mobile Platforms, at Red Hat. He is the former CEO of FeedHenry, recently acquired by Red Hat and provider of an industry-leading open standards-based mobile application platform. McGloin has championed startup ventures in IT and Telecoms, including Performix Technologies, which he founded, and Aran Technologies, where he was President/VP Sales. For more information, e-mail mobile@redhat.com.
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.