WirelessHART gas detectors, such as this Vanguard detector from United Electric Controls, improve safety for oil and gas operations by eliminating the need for wiring, making it significantly less expensive to increase coverage density. Up to five Vanguard wireless detectors can be implemented for the total cost of one wired detector.

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.