Business as usual: online working and collaboration

The adoption of the Internet in the oil and gas business and subsequent evolution of collaborative technologies and applications are continuing to yield improvements in operations and workflow. Activities and supporting data that once existed only in discrete locations are now open and visible to the company at large. Collaboration that once existed only in face-to-face situations now takes place from all parts of the globe, wherever the expertise and need exist. And business processes are being redesigned to take advantage of the network. 

Online technologies not only provide easier access to data – they also make it easier to collect and publish information, while also controlling who can see and use it.  Online technologies make it possible to capture and publish intermediate steps and thought processes, as well as the finished product. It also provides faster access to applications which can be used only as needed.

Managing data online, securely

Today it’s well-accepted to use an internet based data room for online collaboration and secure management of data.  Petris introduced its first internet data room in 1999. Since then, the PetrisWINDS Internet Data Room has evolved into a powerful and secure management tool that can help companies organize information quickly and share it between internal or external users. Typical uses include property transactions, implementing drilling or workover packages, managing internal projects, and sharing data with outside partners.

The Internet Data Room, or IDR, acts like a secure online filing cabinet. Companies can choose to rent space on the IDR site or create their own branded web site using the company logo and other identifiers for an easily recognizable look and feel. The IDR includes several layers of security, and may be segmented into separate “rooms” that can restrict users only to appropriate parts of the site.

The IDR’s remarkable flexibility makes it perfect for a variety of collaborative uses. It’s also quick to learn. First-time users often build their own IDR in as little as one day. Best of all, with Petris’ flexible pricing plan, you pay for this time-saving application only when you need it.