| | September 201619CIOReviewtions. For a driller, managing remote drilling sites or a commercial shipping company running a fleet of tankers, unreliable com-munications or intermittent connectivity is extremely disruptive to the business and can put workers' safety at risk. Reliable, high-speed global satellite communications will improve operational efficiencies by enabling energy companies to connect faster with re-mote locations for real-time sharing of data, knowledge, and ideas.For example, an offshore drilling rig will benefit from having the ability to sub-mit minute-by-minute production data. The real-time analytics can help onshore managers make more informed decisions and allocate resources more wisely. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows mul-tiple simultaneous calls and video telecon-ferencing capabilities enable never-before collaboration opportunities between re-mote sites and headquarters. The ability to send pictures of a malfunctioning part to an expert at the operations center for rec-ommendations on how to repair the part will reduce operating expenses. Further-more, being able to connect via video con-ference to a vendor who can walk a crew member through the inspec-tion and maintenance pro-cess for a specialized piece of equipment is vital to the rig's daily production.For a shipping company, high-speed global satellite communications enable a large crude carrier to maintain communications as it charts a course from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. As a result, headquarters can receive better tracking information related to the location, and scheduled dates of a vessel.Enterprise applications will experience faster file transfers and transmissions. Communicating between sites and streaming video capabilities enable remote surveillance and monitoring of job sites for improved safety, security and environmental protection.As the energy sector begins to recover, attention to employee welfare will be paramount as companies compete to entice the most talented and experienced workers to return to the industry. Today, one-in-three American workers are millennials born between the years 1981 to 1997. Millennials will readily admit that they need connectivity the way older generations need air. Attracting and keeping talent will require companies to consider how to fulfill their demand for constant connectivity. Advances in global satellite technologies will address millennials needs, and significantly enhance working and living conditions for all employees.Maintaining continuous communica-tions with remote operations helps busi-nesses ensure the health and safety of their employees. When companies receive re-al-time information from a job site, they can respond faster to an on-site accident, an employee health crisis, or a weather emergency. Employees' ability to stay productive and engaged can also play a tremendous role in their morale, job satis-faction, and overall wellbeing. In addition, high-speed bandwidth allows employees to easily log on to email or the compa-ny's Intranet, connect with colleagues and teams back at the main office, and contin-ue professional development by accessing company training programs.Finally, and perhaps most important-ly, global satellite communications and the reliable connectivity it provides can contribute to satisfied employees. Sailors on a commercial tanker or workers on an offshore drilling rig are typically isolat-ed from family, friends and Internet. In fact, these workers often have access to fewer modern conveniences than military troops stationed overseas. However, with seamless broadband connectivity, em-ployees will be able to Skype with loved ones, keep up with news from home, and even stream entertainment from wherever they are on the globe.Seamless Global ConnectivityIn today's modern business environment, companies that succeed are those that share and leverage information effectively. The millions of mobile devices, applications, and smart technologies that communicate will push bandwidth demands. Energy companies that can seize the advantages of a global satellite network and retain employees who understand how to leverage the information with seamless connectivity will win in the new global mobility ecosystem. One key technology is satellite communications, which will be embraced by an industry that thrives on innovation
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