SMARTER MINES, FASTER DECISIONS

AI-POWERED DATA ANALYTICS, SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROBUST CONNECTIVITY ARE TRANSFORMING THE AUSTRALIAN MINING SECTOR.

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The mining sector has never been short on data. However, the ability to harness that data in real time, from deep underground to the most remote ports, is now setting apart the most innovative of mines.

From improving safety, productivity, and mental wellbeing in mining camps, artificial intelligence (AI) and highspeed resilient and pervasive networks are becoming essential tools in the modern miner's kit.

But there can be no AI without connectivity. That's where Vocus steps in.

"There's been an explosion in data at the edge," Vocus head of digital solutions and innovation Greg Phillips told Australian Mining.

"'Data at the edge' refers to data created from humans and machines ingested into edge computing processes completed at or near the physical location of the user or source of data. In the mining world, it can help companies focus on core business and save costs that would otherwise be invested in in-house technology.

"Vocus is helping customers bring all of that together – connect it, secure it, make sense of it, and take advantage of the benefits AI can offer."

A key benefit of using data-driven AI is speed.