Chevron Utilizes inSORS Grid to Support Real Time Collaboration in Deepwater Discovery
 

January 23, 2007

Houston – inSORS Integrated Communications, a Chicago-based multimedia collaboration software developer, supports collaboration in Chevron’s Tahiti and Blind Faith fields through the installation of a powerful inSORS Grid IG2 collaboration network connecting field engineers, geophysicists, and other knowledge workers in the Houston office.  Chevron utilizes inSORS systems on three deepwater drill ships – the Discoverer Deep Seas, the Cajun Express, and the Ensco 7500 – with more coming soon.  Additionally, the Blind Faith and Tahiti production platforms will include IG2 systems supporting engineering and emergency response collaboration.

inSORS Grid IG2 enables personnel on each drill ship to connect with dedicated collaboration rooms in Houston to quickly discuss and resolve issues and make timely decisions thereby reducing costly delays.  With a daily cost of operating each drill of approximately $500,000 and the tremendous potential revenue stream from production, any delay or suboptimal decision must be avoided.

inSORS IG2 is a state-of-the-art software-based system that supports a highly scalable, geographically distributed collaboration environment.  IG2 utilizes globally distributed inSORS Unified Collaboration Grid servers optimize that any IP connection for client endpoints while managing long-haul connections between regions.   IG2 Node (client endpoint) software supports any Windows or Macintosh computer with form factors ranging from handhelds to large conference rooms, command centers, and auditoriums.

The Chevron exploration and production approach combines an innovative work process with the right technology in a specialized workspace to deliver optimized exploration, drilling, and asset management collaboration.  The facility includes a Real Time Collaboration Rooms with high-end workstations supporting each drill ship.  The system allows for high-quality video, full-duplex audio, and real time data collaboration over a low-bandwidth satellite connection.
Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, Chevron is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. Involved in every aspect of the energy industry from oil and gas exploration and production to transportation, refining and retail marketing, as well as chemicals manufacturing and sales and power production, the company is the second largest U.S.-based company and the fifth largest in the world. Active in more than 180 countries, Chevron employs about 53,000 people worldwide.
inSORS, based in Chicago with operations in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Houston, and London, develops, markets, and supports enterprise collaboration software and solutions that enable multiple groups and individuals to collaborate via audio, video, and data modes of interaction.

For more information on inSORS, please contact Jim Harrison at jharrison@insors.com or visit www.insors.com.  To learn more about Chevron, please visit www.chevron.com.