The core to the success of the global oil and gas industry is the operational awareness and capital discipline, especially in a market characterized by shifts due to the technological innovations. While the focus remains on the budget, and on enhancing productivity, monitoring local and remote assets dynamically plays a significant role in this sector. The ability to provide real-time data without any downtime is imperative as digital transformation grips the industry. The future of the sector will be marked by offshore open standards becoming predominant helping reap the benefits of digital innovation to ensure uptime, safety, and security.