Schlumberger Information Solutions Brings First Remote Plotting Technology to the E&P Industry Through the LiveQuest 2.0 Application Service Provider.Business/Energy Editors & High-Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2002 LiveQuest delivers unique output management options leading to better E&P decisions Schlumberger Information Solutions Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS) functions as an operating unit of the global oil services giant Schlumberger Limited. SIS products consist of software developed by Schlumberger itself, as well as products acquired from GeoQuest (GeoFrame), Iron Mountain (eSearch), Merak (SIS) today announced at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (or SEG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists. (SEG n. 1. (Bot.) Sedge. 2. The gladen, and other species of Iris. 1. A castrated bull. ) International Exposition & Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , the release of LiveQuest 2.0. LiveQuest is a secure, Web-based application See Web application. service provider (ASP) for the oil and gas industry. The LiveQuest 2.0 release provides decision support tools such as user management with enhanced security, single sign-on An identification system that lets users log into multiple Web sites on the Internet with one username and password. Single sign-on systems are also used within an enterprise, enabling users to access all authorized resources in the local network using the same username and password. for multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. and options for monitoring applications usage. Also included are first-to-market remote services for the E&P industry comprising: data transfer, plotting and printing capabilities. The output management capabilities are supplied through preferred technology relationships with the two industry-leading software providers System Development Inc. (SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. ) and ZEH ZEH Zero Energy Home Software Inc. "SIS has teamed with SDI and ZEH Software Inc. to be the first to bring remote data transfer and plotting services to the E&P industry," said SIS president Ihab Toma. "With LiveQuest 2.0, companies use easily accessible decision support tools and the added advantage of remote plotting and printing to take collaboration to the next level. This leads to more informed decisions, increased efficiency and reduced IT expenditures." These best-in-class remote plotting services mean sub-surface images and maps that previously had to be posted on FTP sites or couriered in hard copy can now be easily rendered through LiveQuest service centers and printed to any network device within an organization, including direct output from the GeoFrame(R) integrated reservoir characterization system. Such options encourage faster, collaborative decision-making and, crucially for clients, reduce the requirement for time-consuming document handling and travel. "SDI's relationship with SIS means exploration teams have 'print & deliver' capabilities via LiveQuest and the Web, so team members can immediately review and share results," said Peter Ferrer, vice president SDI. "This improves the quality of information used for decision making, while reducing the potential for errors caused by having multiple versions in circulation." "Using LiveQuest for remote printing and plotting saves significant time and money," said Jerry Martin
Jerry Lindsey Martin (born May 11, 1949 in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.) is a former player in Major League Baseball. He is the son of major league pitcher Barney Martin. , president, ZEH Software Inc. "The new solution keeps globally dispersed teams on track and in tune without unnecessary travel requirements or courier charges, and the time delays they cause." The new LiveQuest 2.0 provides platform independent access to applications and data via a standard browser. The service offers clients a direct link to service centers in Aberdeen, Houston and Calgary, providing just-in-time access to critical applications and data only when needed. The latest release also includes LiveQuest Inside, with the same services operating within a company firewall. About the organizations Schlumberger Information Solutions (SIS), an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of Schlumberger Oilfield Services Schlumberger Oilfield Services, a division of Schlumberger Limited, is the world’s largest supplier of exploration and production (E&P) services, solutions and technology to the international petroleum industry. , is the global industry leader for the supply of integrated business solutions comprising GeoQuest software, information management services, information technology and a complete range of expert services. SIS enables petroleum companies to drive their business performance and enter into the iEconomy. SIS is on the Internet at http://www.sis.slb.com Schlumberger Oilfield Services, the largest oilfield services company in the world, is the leading supplier of technology services and solutions to the international petroleum industry. With operations in more than 100 countries, Schlumberger Oilfield Services is one of two business segments of Schlumberger Limited, a global technology services company spanning the oil and gas, telecommunications, utilities, finance, transport and public sector markets. Schlumberger revenue was $14.3 billion in 2001. For more information visit http://www.slb.com. SDI has offices in Houston, London and Beijing, and specializes in Computer Graphics Metafile (graphics, file format) Computer Graphics Metafile - (CGM) A standard file format for storage and communication of graphical information, widely used on personal computers and accepted by desktop publishing and technical illustration systems. MIME type: image/cgm. technology. SDI is the leading supplier of graphic workflow solutions for the Petroleum Exploration Industry. SDI's Montage, Printing and Viewing products meet the rigorous graphic requirements of Seismic, Mapping and Well Log data. Visit www.sdicgm.com to learn more about SDI's graphic workflow solutions. ZEH Software Inc. is headquartered in Houston, with offices in London and Singapore. For over 20 years, ZEH has been recognized as the leader in networked output management of large-format, high quality graphics. ZEH provides complete network printing solutions for worldwide clients with multiple applications, systems and printers. ZEH's clientele includes petroleum and chemical companies, architectural and engineering firms, public utilities, government agencies, aircraft and automobile manufacturers, universities and service bureaus. For more information on ZEH's wide range of printing software solutions, you may visit ZEH's Web site at www.zeh.com. GeoFrame is a registered trademark of Schlumberger. |
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