In the fast-paced energy industry, staying ahead with the latest technology is crucial. This case study highlights how a leading energy provider overcame outdated software challenges and enhanced their operations through a partnership with eLynx Technologies.
The Challenge
The energy provider was struggling with old software that couldn’t keep up with their growth. They needed to improve control room operations, ensure network security, and give all staff access to vital operational data. That’s when they turned to eLynx Technologies.
Why eLynx?
eLynx stood out for several reasons:
- Cost-Effective: No need for extensive development or high maintenance costs.
- User-Friendly: Easy for both users and administrators.
- Excellent Support: Known for great customer service.
Within weeks, the energy provider was leveraging eLynx Data Historian to its full potential.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced Cybersecurity
- Reduced SCADA control system users from 80 to 10, minimizing security risks.
- Provided secure, read-only access to 200 business users, improving overall security and reducing SCADA team workload.
- User Self-Service
- Eliminated the need for client software installations and manual updates.
- Allowed users to access and update data via an internet browser, reducing dependency on the SCADA team.
- Enabled users to create their own data visualizations and reports, fostering independence and efficiency.
- Improved Efficiency
- Simplified access to pressure data, saving time and reducing delays.
- Reduced nuisance alarms in the control room by shifting non-critical alarms to eLynx.
- Enabled real-time decision-making with faster system balance calculations.
Real-World Impact
The partnership with eLynx transformed data access and utilization:
- Security: Fewer control room users and enhanced data access security.
- Efficiency: Reduced maintenance and user dependency on the SCADA team.
- Decision-Making: Improved real-time decision-making capabilities.
With eLynx Technologies, the energy provider is now well-equipped for future growth and scalability.
