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GE Oil & Gas Digital Solutions:
The Dawn of the
Industrial Internet Transformation
In this exclusive interview with Ed J. Boufarah,
GE Oil & Gas Vice President Digital Solutions,
Middle East Africa, Turkey & Pakistan, he talks
about his company’s key role in catalyzing the
digital transformation of various industries,
and how the synergy between a trailblazing
technology and traditional engineering expertise
gives GE a distinct edge
In the history of the modern world, two
global revolutions changed the way people
lived and worked. The first was the Industrial
Revolution, which paved the way for mass
production, enhanced transport networks and
the establishment of better living conditions
for various segments of the society. Then,
there was the Internet Revolution, which
introduced new forms of communication, fresh
avenues for personal and corporate interaction
and ingenious ways of operating and doing
business.
Today, the world is at the outset of another
massive revolution. One that marries the
industrial world with the Internet world. One that
enhances operational productivity, profitability
and safety like never before. One that opens
doors to innovative methods of sharing
information and streamlining processes. One
that empowers companies and people to make
better, faster and more informed decisions.
Today, the world witnesses the advent of the
Industrial Internet Revolution.
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