ABERDEEN-based control technology provider Proserv Controls has penned an innovative strategic alliance with software engineering firm Intelligent Plant.
The aim of the tie-up is to combine the two firms’ respective expertise in market-leading control systems and data analysis to provide operators with digital solutions tailored to their needs and feedback.
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These would integrate vastly improved visibility of system information, and key metrics, enabling more effective monitoring of core equipment and a sophisticated ability to predict issues and failures.
One of the main disruptive differentiators of the new collaboration, which will impact the wider industry, will be a commitment to transparency around data access, while ensuring essential security levels are always maintained.
Stuart Harvey, Proserv Controls digital innovation manager, said: “We repeatedly hear how operators would like to do more with their data as they believe it will create new value or reduce costs.
“Unfortunately, this is not happening today because the focus is on cost reductions through headcount, resulting in subject matter expert (SME) bandwidth deprivation.
“The only other alternative is to outsource, where those that provide this service create barriers for their clients regarding open access to data, leading to an effective lock-in.
“This agreement aims to address and resolve both of those frustrations for the greater good of our industry and our energy transition.”
A key component of the firm’s business model is to present two organisations that can offer cutting-edge control systems and support, as well as a highly advanced means of capturing data from those systems, but, can also facilitate and supply the necessary SME bandwidth and expertise to add context and extract value for clients, ultimately leading to state-of-the-art condition monitoring capabilities.
Steve Aitken, Intelligent Plant founder, said: “This agreement isn’t solely focused on future solutions and opportunities. It is very much about today.
“We can roll out this digital and analytics service for a client right now.
“We have the relevant expertise around control systems and data analysis; we have the means to supply the vital SME bandwidth and we want forward-looking clients to connect with us and tell us exactly what they need.”
Davis Larssen, Proserv Controls chief executive officer, added, “We are delighted to sign this strategic alliance with Intelligent Plant as it represents another crucial step on our technology roadmap and our goal of creating disruptive, technology-driven solutions.”
This announcement comes two months after Proserv unveiled a strategic agreement with power system monitoring Synaptec to develop a cutting-edge integrated holistic cable monitoring system for the offshore wind renewables segment.
