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Bharat Petroleum collaborates with Accenture to digitally transform
Driven by analytics based on AI and Machine Learning technologies , the IRIS platform will subsequently trigger automated alerts and actions , including rapid response to equipment failures or hazardous situations .
It will also empower the BPCL workforce of more than 100,000 across the country to make faster and more accurate decisions , including preventative maintenance . This can help increase sales at fuel retail outlets by minimizing infrastructure downtime and ensuring consistent fuel quality , as well as improve the experience for customers .
Bharat Petroleum Corporation ( BPCL ) and Accenture are collaborating to transform India ’ s second largest oil and gas company by digitally reimagining its extensive sales and distribution network . Accenture will use its capabilities in data , AI and cloud technologies to build , design and implement a digital platform , called IRIS .
This platform will integrate real-time data from across BPCL ’ s countrywide network , including more than 18,000 fuel retail outlets , 25,000 tank trucks , 75 oil installations and depots , 52 liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ) bottling plants and 250 additional industrial and commercial locations , to provide a consolidated view of its extensive operations .
Arun Kumar Singh , Director ( Marketing and Refineries ), BPCL , said : “ Digital transformation opens up new opportunities for the oil and gas industry . As an organization passionate about embracing change and leading the charge , we look forward to leveraging technology to unlock tremendous value , sustainable growth and improved efficiency .”
21Vianet selects Juniper Networks to power expanded interconnected data center
Juniper Networks , a leader in secure ,
AI-driven networks , has announced that 21Vianet , a leading carrier-neutral data center service provider in China , has deployed Juniper Networks MX Series Universal Routing Platforms .
The deployment , using segment routing traffic engineering ( SR-TE ) protocols , will help meet the rising demands of data traffic and support the growing Digital Transformation needs of 21Vianet ’ s customers .
With the latest upgrade from Juniper Networks , 21Vianet has not just successfully increased the capacity , scale and stability of its network – but also provided the platform for improved efficiency and automation via the implementation of SR-TE protocols , allowing 21Vianet to pass on lower operational costs and management workloads to its customers , while improving the end-user experience .
Norman Lam , VP and Managing Director , China at Juniper Networks , said : “ Juniper Networks has been a crucial , long-term technology partner alongside 21Vianet in our growth story through the years .
“ As we continue to provide customers with the high-quality services required for them to succeed , our mutually beneficial partnership has provided us with the leading insights , technology and expertise necessary for the on-going development of the data center arena .
“ We look forward to continuing our strong co-operation alongside Juniper , which we believe will position us well not just to continue creating even more value for our customers , but also for the wider IDC industry across China in the long run .”
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