CANADA technology can provide . Just throwing smarter technology at problems does not in itself create digital transformation .”
Another challenge is the scarcity of skillsets , with a shortage of data scientists and digital security specialists in particular . However , Leonard believes this presents an opportunity for organisations to work more closely with academic institutions , helping them to tailor their programs to meet the emerging needs of businesses through the next industrial revolution .
The major disruption is yet to happen , as Leonard explains : “ The big digital disruption in oil and gas will come when someone figures out how to monetise assets without actually owning them , in the same way Uber monetises the cab without owning it .”
He sees PMC as planning to take advantage of digital opportunities in the next decade . “ I think our holistic digital transformation roadmap will ensure we ’ ve invested optimally in the right technology to effectively solve the right business problems and create new business capabilities . I also think we ’ ll be sufficiently mature in our digital strategy and planning to take advantage of future opportunities created by digital disruption in the midstream segment .”
On the whole it ’ s an exciting era for Plains Midstream Canada . “ It ’ s a great time to be part of that journey , strategising and planning the right work to effectively allow an organisation to take advantage of Industrial Revolution 4.0 . These opportunities don ’ t come around on a frequent basis .”
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