Real-time work collaboration is nothing new for office workers and white-collar professionals. From chat programs to interactive document sharing to video conferencing, office workers use these valuable tools to enhance their productivity on a daily basis. But what about remote field workers? The applicability, usability and effectiveness of these office…
Chris Gaskins is the cofounder and CEO of Mirific Systems Inc. He resides in Austin, Texas, and has over 30 years of experience delivering technology solutions to enterprise organizations. Mirific Systems, Inc. is an Austin, Texas, based SaaS company focused on solving the problems of work management for dispersed workforces.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.