INTELLIGENT WORKFLOWS
As defined by EY , intelligent automation ( IA ) refers to the integration of robotics with multiple components from different emerging technologies . These software robots operate as virtual employees , reliably automating manual , repetitive tasks at scale .
EY adds that , “ when robotic , intelligent and autonomous systems are integrated , the result is intelligent automation , widening the scope of potential tasks and processes that can be automated . This powerful combination brings transformation across the whole spectrum of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence , blockchain and the internet of things ”.
Within the Oil & Gas sector , data-driven analytics are driving safety and productivity improvements , but businesses face an uphill challenge to implement automated artificial intelligence ( AI ) workflows based on a standardised data model in a manner that is integrated with standard work processes .
Silos and data sets are seen as the main barriers within organisations and across the energy industry at large , which has led to such initiatives as the Open AI Energy Initiative ( OAI ), a first-of-its-kind open ecosystem of AI solutions involving Shell , C3 AI , Baker Hughes and Microsoft .
To add more perspective on this initiative , Dan Jeavons , General Manager – Data Science , who has led the initiative ’ s development , and Christophe Vaessen , General Manager Commercial – EMEA , who
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