Fit-for-Purpose Platforms Gain Ground in Upstream Operations

US$250 billion in value could be unlocked across upstream oil and gas operations by 2030 through advanced connectivity and digital technologies—yet much of that potential remains unrealized because operational data continues to sit across fragmented systems. In his recent conversation with CIO.inc, Ramana Palisetti, Global Director, Energy Business Unit at Kellton, explores why fit-for-purpose digital platforms are becoming essential for helping operators turn operational data into faster decisions, greater resilience, and measurable business outcomes.

At Kellton, we’ve seen the energy industry move beyond isolated digital initiatives towards connected, intelligent operational ecosystems. Our experience working with energy enterprises has reinforced a simple belief: technology delivers the greatest value when it is built around the realities of field operations, not adapted from generic enterprise software. By bringing together operational data, AI, and domain expertise, purpose-built platforms enable organizations to improve visibility, simplify decision-making, and build more resilient, future-ready upstream operations.

Read the full article here: https://www.cio.inc/fit-for-purpose-platforms-gain-ground-in-upstream-operations-a-32252

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Kellton is an AI-led digital transformation and technology consulting company helping enterprises modernize operations through AI, cloud, data, and digital engineering. Across industries—including energy—we partner with organizations to build intelligent platforms that improve operational efficiency, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes.