In a bid to become safer, more productive, and more sustainable, mining companies have had to undergo a digital transformation and commit to staying ahead of the curve. As a leading MSP in Perth specialising in the mining industry, Ever Nimble is committed to helping you leverage cutting-edge tech to support this ongoing mission. Today we’re putting a spotlight on Azure Local – a game changing tool that’s transforming mine sites around Australia and the world.
What is Azure Local?
Azure Local is a new edge computing innovation that extends Azure services across hybrid, multicloud, and edge locations with central management from the cloud. This brings core Azure capabilities directly to where data is generated and processed, allowing organisations to run mission-critical workloads and AI applications in distributed environments.
With real-time data processing and analytics, you can make faster and more informed decisions to support operational efficiency resulting in optimised resource allocation, reduced downtime, and enhanced productivity. Let’s take a closer look at the full range of benefits below.
Benefits of Azure Local for Mining Companies
- Connectivity for Remote Operations
With Azure Local you can manage operations remotely, allowing you to monitor and control mine sites from anywhere in the world. This enhances flexibility and reduces the need for on-site personnel, reducing operational costs and the risk of accidents. At Ever Nimble, we also partner with Vocus, nbn, and Starlink, ensuring we can keep you connected wherever you operate.
- Support Safety and Compliance
Safety is paramount, and Azure Local’s real time monitoring and predictive analytics can be used to identify potential hazards before they become critical issues. Azure Local can also support companies to stay compliant, with comprehensive data tracking and reporting capabilities.
- High Performance, Reliability, and Scalability
Azure Local is designed to support mission-critical workloads including Pronto, INX, and Micromine. Running these essential applications on Azure Local supports high performance, reliability, and scalability for your mining operations, and ensures you can leverage the full potential of your existing software alongside Azure Local’s advanced capabilities.
- IoT Integration and OT Security
Integrating IoT devices with Azure Local allows you to gather and analyse vast amounts of data from various sources, such as equipment sensors and environmental monitors. This data-driven approach enables predictive maintenance, enhances asset utilisation, and drives continuous improvement. This tool can also assist in securing your operational technology (OT). At Ever Nimble, we’ve helped mining companies achieve this by integrating Fortinet’s purpose made security tools. We’re an award winning Fortinet partner, and harness these solutions to safeguard critical infrastructure against cyber threats to support safety and reliability.
How Ever Nimble Can Help You to Harness the Power of Azure Local
With a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges mining companies face, our experts can support you to implement Azure Local and transform your digital mine. We’ve worked on projects in regional Western Australia, South America, and Africa, ensuring we have a wealth of experience and the know how to help enhance operational efficiency, improve safety, and drive innovation.
If you’d like to learn more, get in touch with us today at connect@evernimble.com or book a meeting here.
