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POSITIONXT WEBINAR: WHAT IS DFOS AND THE OVERALL VALUE PROPOSITION TO THE MINING INDUSTRY

Date Wed 19 June 2024, 10:00
Location Online Event
Resources PositioNXT Announcement 18062024.pdf
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Background

UNLOCKING DFOS TECHNOLOGY FOR NEW BUSINESS INSIGHTS
The purpose of this webinar is to gain an understanding of the strategic business value of a pervasive Digital Nervous System based on a fibre optic cable using the latest AI technology for real-time operational insights and risk management at scale.

We will demystify DFOS technology, exploring its unique advantages, ROI, architecture, scalability, and real-world applications across various industrial sectors including mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Focused on CIO, Chief Technologists, or a Business Transformation Agent. Understanding DFOS is crucial for making better decisions in today’s competitive mining world.

SPEAKER
Euan Adams is the Regional Director for Luna Innovations responsible for the OptaSense and LIOS solution offerings covering the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan. Based in Dubai from 2012, Euan has been with OptaSense since 2010 gaining in-depth experience selling, designing, building, installing, and supporting Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) systems globally. Euan started out as Systems Engineering Manager with OptaSense in the UK and is now leading all Sales and Business Development Activities within this region. Prior to working with OptaSense, Euan previously spent 15 years working as a Systems Engineering Consultant in the Telecoms and Defence sectors. He has a MSc in Systems Engineering Management from University College London and a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Glasgow.

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