MINING
93 going in the right direction and SMAG could definitely help with this challenge .”
How to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 is one of the most pressing questions for mining operators today . By working with a rich ecosystem of holistic solutions rather than single products , SMAG believes it provides a unique solution . “ This way of working together with a group , as opposed to one vendor is a very new concept , especially in the mining industry ,” asserts Silvander . “ There ’ s also a mix of different companies . Take , Ericsson : they ’ re a telecommunication company that offers mine connectivity and today , they ’ re deploying 5G technology which could be an innovative way forward for mines in Canada . We also have one of the most prominent OEMs , Epiroc , who when it comes to the automation of equipment or meeting KPIs in underground mines , they are one of the firms leading the way .” Other members of the ecosystem include Mobilaris , which provides critical decision support for production efficiency and safety . “ They ’ re very prominent in the mining intelligence
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