Shell and IBM on 17 June 2020, launched Oren, a global B2B Digital mining services marketplace platform. The two companies- Shell and IBM partnered for co-developing the platform for helping mining companies with the solutions related to safety, sustainability, mine planning and operational efficiency. Oren hosts new technology and digital solutions in one place and speed up the digitization of the mining industry.
As the regular business operations has been disrupted by the current world scenario, mining companies are seeking to become more agile and resilient by embedding more automated mine solutions such as self-driving haul trucks.
“Mining customers can benefit from various digital solutions used in the energy industry, for instance, those that help in managing operations safely and efficiently in remote locations. We envision Oren being the one-stop digital destination for the mining sector to access the best digital solutions and technologies, not just from Shell and IBM, but also from leading and emerging companies. Being able to find and access a wide range of solutions digitally is even more important given the movement constraints faced as countries respond to Covid-19,” said Carol Chen VP, Global Marketing Lubricants Shell.
“The next push in mining requires a new approach towards industry-wide technology platforms which requires new levels of openness, innovation and collaboration. Oren accelerates the adoption of digital services in the mining industry by facilitating technology transfer, innovation and integration from solution providers across the ecosystem. For miners, this experience can help efficiently locate solutions at all levels of the organization. This can make their existing workflows more intelligent to enable their digital journeys and help them reach their long terms goals,” said Matt Candy, Global Managing Partner IBM iX.
