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Bailon explains that , in the energy industry , concepts such as the internet of things and real-time control systems have been used for many years , but it is recently that this technology is being taken to the business network . The practicality , availability and cost reduction are making technology increasingly integrated into Orazul ’ s operations and streamlining processes that were previously difficult and expensive : “ As an example , before it was difficult to set up a lubrication plant , a hydropower plant or auxiliary services because of the high cost . Today , with the enormous supply and low prices of the internet of things , you can do that . Integrating this information with the information of the main process , it is possible to digitalise the entire environment where the productive process is developed , which allows us to make better decisions in a faster time ,” illustrates Bailon .
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