Protected: Connected Energy: Rethinking connectivity for operations & growth

Energy operations are becoming more digital, distributed and dependent on real-time data. However much of the sector's operating model was designed when connectivity to remote assets was scarce, expensive and unreliable. This study, based on interviews with 10 senior energy executives and a survey of 50 senior decision-makers across Western Europe, shows that connectivity is shifting from supporting IT services to becoming a critical component of operational performance, resilience and asset growth. The findings point to a fundamental shift in how energy operators view connectivity: