Cloud Computing in Mining - Thematic Research

GlobalData's "Cloud Computing in Mining - Thematic Research" analyses the adoption of cloud computing technologies, such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. It analyses the cloud value chain, the challenges faced by the mining industry, and how cloud computing is enabling the industry to tackle these challenges. The report also identifies competitive positions held by technology vendors, and mining companies. It also discusses successful case studies in the mining industry.

Several issues face mining companies today include: deeper mines, depleting ore quality, rising costs, increased investor scrutiny, remote mine locations, infrastructure shortages, and poor safety reputation. Finding ways to stay competitive and improve safety performance are top priorities for mining companies.

With the modern mine generating vast amounts of data from monitoring devices, the challenge for the industry is deriving actionable insights from it. However, data is often held in disparate systems leading to poor collaboration and worsening project productivity.

Scope

• This report presents an overview of adoption of cloud computing technologies, such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• The report provides an overview of the competitive positions held by technology vendors, and mining companies in the cloud computing theme.
• It analyses the cloud value chain, the challenges faced by the mining industry, and how cloud computing is enabling the industry to tackle these challenges.
• It also discusses some successful cloud computing case studies in the mining industry.

Reasons to Buy

• Build an understanding of cloud computing technology and its applications in the mining industry.
• Identify key industry challenges driving cloud adoption in the mining industry.
• Explore cloud implementation options and leading vendor partners.
• Review case study implementations from leading mining companies.
• Understand market size and growth forecasts for cloud computing in mining industry.
• Identify and benchmark key mining companies adopting cloud computing technologies.