Published on October 18, 2025

IT Strategy in the Oil & Gas Vertical

The Oil & Gas industry presents unique challenges: remote operations, massive data volumes, and extreme security requirements. A successful IT strategy here focuses on robust connectivity, real-time data analytics for exploration and production, and predictive maintenance to prevent downtime.

SCADA systems, IoT sensors, and cloud data lakes are no longer optional. They are the core of the modern digital oilfield. Having worked on projects in this vertical, I can attest to the transformative power of a well-executed IT roadmap.