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Moxa and Saudi Aramco Join Forces on Intelligent Integrated Node Development
Published2023.08.14 15:39
Moxa, a leading company in industrial communication and networking, has joined hands with Saudi Aramco Technologies Company to develop Intelligent Integrated Node (IIN) technology, working to reduce capital expenditure and operating costs for enterprises while improving asset efficiency and safety.
Moxa announced on the 10th that it has signed an agreement with Saudi Aramco for the additional development and global commercialization of Intelligent Integrated Node (IIN) technology.
The Intelligent Integrated Node technology jointly developed by both companies is an integrated, single fault-tolerant device that provides instrumentation control, monitoring, and edge computing functions all in one, and can replace numerous devices from multiple vendors.
This integrated node can increase computing speed, reduce capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expense (OPEX), as well as improve operational efficiency and safety in asset-intensive operating facilities. The technology has a track record of multiple awards, including the 2018 CTHMP (Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prize) for inventors and the 2020 ISA (International Society of Automation) Excellence in Innovation Award.
Motaz Al Mashouk, Senior Vice President of Engineering Services at Saudi Aramco, stated, "The unique competitive advantage of this technology is its ability to reliably replace up to five different devices with a single, powerful computing automation device. This enables direct cost savings in asset-intensive operating facilities while enhancing flexibility, agility, and operational efficiency, and most importantly, improving operational safety. This technology perfectly aligns with Saudi Aramco's digital transformation strategy. We are very pleased to partner with Moxa, an industry leader in industrial networking, computing, and connectivity solutions, to commercialize this technology globally."
Michael Lin, Co-CEO of Moxa, said, "We thank Saudi Aramco Technologies Company for selecting Moxa to commercialize the Intelligent Integrated Node technology. This licensed solution has greater capabilities for collecting and analyzing data from multiple devices, providing superior control, security, reliability, and enhanced efficiency. We are very pleased that this technology collaboration will enable us to support advanced applications across various industries such as oil and gas, power and utilities, renewable energy, water resources, and transportation."
Moxa plans to further develop nodes that fully integrate this Intelligent Integrated Node technology into next-generation RTU controllers with an all-in-one design featuring diverse connectivity, edge computing, and cloud capabilities. Through this, the company will support optimization of system-wide control, monitoring, and connectivity for field-to-cloud data collection, control logic, data transmission, protocol integration, enhanced security, and edge intelligence, enabling solutions to complex integration challenges.
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