The advancement of the oil and gas industry hinges on its ability to transform digitally by applying high-quality data to illuminate its path forward. LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Credit: Nico ElNino/Getty Images Long before the energy transition was top of mind and tip of the tongue for many, the digital transformation took more than the lion’s share of focus in articles, board meetings, conferences, and discussions. But on 2 November, it retook center stage at Corvacon 2023. The annual event hosted by the Houston-based energy software development company Corva brought together stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to discuss the intersection of energy and technology. ‘Long, Long Journey’ With a history that traces back to the late 1970s when computer-aided design and manufacturing systems were first used in business applications, digital transformation took root in business lingo in October 2013. Then, the MIT Sloan Management Review and Capgemini Consulting published the results of a survey of more than 1,500 executives and managers to understand better how businesses succeeded or failed in using digital technology to improve business performance. The key finding was that companies faced a digital imperative: Adopt new technologies effectively or face competitive obsolescence. More than 20 […]