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AVEVA APPOINTS KENT AS SYSTEM INTEGRATOR TO IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS
AVEVA , a global provider in industrial software , driving digital transformation and sustainability , has signed contracts with Kent , the engineering company in oil and gas and low-carbon energy . As part of an enterprise agreement , AVEVA ’ s complete suite of innovative cloud-based engineering software is now the primary choice for Kent ’ s upcoming digital projects in the energy industry . Alongside , a system integrator agreement will enable Kent to implement AVEVA solutions to industrial customers .
From the agreement , Kent is now an AVEVA-certified system integrator and will be able to implement AVEVA ’ s engineering and operations software for key players in the energy sector . Over the past year , AVEVA and Kent have successfully delivered two digital twin projects . The new system integrator agreement extends the potential of those gains to other companies .
The agreements build on a May 2022 strategic memorandum of understanding between the two companies . The enterprise contract will see Kent standardise its engineering and construction processes based on AVEVA products . An AVEVA Flex agreement , supports better collaboration within Kent ’ s global team while enhancing data integrity , transparency and project execution for traditional and new energy customers .
Thanks to proven AVEVA ’ s EPC4.0 and digital twin solutions , customers can realise on-time and on-budget deliveries of capital assets .
John Gilley , CEO , Kent , said AVEVA ’ s cloud-enabled software solutions will help Kent to deliver projects on time and on budget . “ We are pleased to build on our partnership with AVEVA as we strengthen our digital competencies in traditional and renewable energy . AVEVA ’ s technology expertise , combined with Kent ’ s leadership in energy services , will help us create innovative digital solutions that meet the evolving sustainability targets of our customers ,” he said .
The new agreements are testament to AVEVA ’ s end-to-end expertise in supporting project across their lifecycles , Gilley added . “ In view of our recent successes with AVEVA ’ s digital twin software , as well as its wide experience and its flexible licensing policy , we are confident we can support other energy-sector companies to achieve their digital transformation goals in our new role as an AVEVA-certified system integrator .”
Caspar Herzberg , CEO , AVEVA said , “ Our collaboration with Kent sets a new standard in the delivery of digital services for the energy sector . The strategic partnership combines Kent ’ s deep domain knowledge , digital skills and service with AVEVA ’ s leading-edge portfolio to accelerate decarbonisation and drive sustainability across the energy industry . This confluence of expertise and technology will empower customers to connect intelligence and insight for agile and innovative responses to the
The agreements will bridge a significant market gap . Across the industrial world , 60 % of oil and gas capital projects of $ 1 billion or more experienced schedule delays and 38 % faced cost overruns , according to a 2019 analysis by consultancy firm EY . Such delays and overruns stem from challenges such as competing project execution priorities , issues with data reliability , and a lack of transparency and control throughout the project lifecycle . •
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