| | JUNE 20186CIOReviewGiven the volatility of the oil and gas sector, it has been difficult for the companies to make strategic decisions and plan for the future. The industry has a history of cost overruns and project delays. In today's world of compressed margins, companies are actively seeking ways to transform their existing operating models and create cost efficiency in their operations. As oil prices show signs of recovery, can companies hold on to the benefits of cost reduction? Only time will tell. Here technology can open doors to reroute around any predicament that may come at hand; and that is one among the promising notions that appears to roll the ball forward. Blockchain, cloud, AI and cognitive computing technologies have come together to spur the waves of technological paradigm shifts. On one hand where digitalization is the source of a positive change, there are a number of challenges that need to be addressed to realize its full potential. The gains from digitalization have been inequitable with the benefits not reaching those who need it most. At the same time, exponential increase in global information flow has created new risks around data privacy and security. Businesses across sectors are grappling with challenges related to changing customer expectations, cultural transformation, outdated regulation, and skill shortages to name a few.The progressive adoption of technologies such as Big Data, analytics, cloud and automation can help companies overcome these challenges. In line with industry developments, CIOReview presents its edition on oil and gas technology solution providers, featuring insights from industry thought leaders and solutions from innovative vendors in the space. We hope this edition will help you in making informed decisions for your endeavors.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialOil and Gas: Where Technology Defies VolatilityCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewJUNE - 15 - 2018Editorial StaffSalesJustin SmithKenneth ThomasLester D'SouzaKyle SummersSarah FernandezVishnu KelothKatherine Joneskatherine@cioreview.comManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeOIL AND GAS SPECIAL*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffVisualizersVishal IssacJohn Grey Contact Us:Phone:510-996-5173Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com June - 15 - 2018, Vol 07 SE 45 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CIOReview
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