Finally, you can realise the value of your operational data

For many years there has been talk about the fourth industrial revolution and how digitalisation will contribute to increased operational efficiency and productivity. Guard now delivers systems that use new technology to realise the value of the operational data you already have.

”The principles behind Industry 4.0 are essentially about seeing the big picture. To achieve this, we at Guard have developed an efficient infrastructure for data capture and processing of valuable information. The value is realised through advanced data analysis and our expertise in operational processes and maintenance,” says Camilla Draugedalen, industry manager for Industrial IoT and AI.

”For example, many can achieve major savings by reducing chemical and energy consumption without large investments. If we combine operational data with external data sources such as business systems, demographic and weather data, you really begin to see the big picture,” she explains.

Delivering to Stockholm

While many speak of technological possibilities in the future, Guard is also focused on delivering here and now. The company has delivered automation and system integration since the early 1980s and ensures, among other things, clean tap water for close to half of the population of Norway.

”The value of making haste slowly and using new technology to solve real challenges together with our customers is important to us when we develop new, industry-independent solutions. This approach is one of the reasons why we are now going to deliver the operational control systems of the future to the City of Stockholm,” says Draugedalen.

Systems that learn

Guard delivers a dynamic and scalable platform that learns normal operations, detects deviations and adapts to changes. With the help of AI, the systems can take into account far more factors than before.

”Based on what we learn, we can adapt automated processes so that they also develop over time. This makes the systems geared for the future. Our overarching focus is to streamline processes, workflow and resource usage, thereby giving our customers more value for every krone invested,” Draugedalen explains.