PODCAST: Why private 5G and edge computing are the future of safety and process monitoring

What if your site's telecommunications never went down?

What if your safety protocols could evolve in real time, driven by AI models that learn from your past incidents, all without sending a single byte of data offsite?

In the first episode of Petro Online’s industry podcast, and first installment of our mini-series on Industry 4.0, Alan and Jed explore how private 5G and edge computing are redefining what’s possible in oil and gas operations, and why these technologies aren’t just 'nice-to-haves' anymore.

They’re fast becoming the new baseline for safety, security, and automation.

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If you work with instrumentation, sensors, or process automation - or you're simply keeping an eye on how digital transformation is reshaping industrial safety - this is the podcast you can’t afford to miss. You’ll find out:

• How localized edge computing can deliver fail-safe safety protocols

• Why private 5G massively reduces cybersecurity risk

• What makes this tech essential for supporting thousands of connected devices

• How it’s laying the groundwork for robotics, AI control systems, and autonomous inspections

Curious what this looks like in practice? Hit play and hear how real-world deployments are already transforming offshore platforms, inspection workflows, and emergency response systems.

For further reading:

How private 5G and edge computing are changing asset monitoring

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How Industry 4.0 will change the petrochemical sector 

Like many other process industries, the petrochemical sector is being transformed by digital technologies - but what can we expect over the next decade? Industry 4.0, often referred to as th... Read More

How remote autonomous systems will redefine routine monitoring

As Industry 4.0 becomes the dominant paradigm, how will forms of robotic monitoring change the face of the oil and gas sector?  By Jed Thomas  In hazardous environments like the oil and... Read More