As with any booming industry, the activity in the oil and gas business creates both opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs and small companies. Many service providers are struggling with the financial demands of their expanding workload; meeting payroll, the costs of materials and rental equipment, etc. can cause acute problems,…
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.