Transforming the Aquaculture Industry with Digital Twins and Satellite Connectivity
Krucial, 2024 Rapid Time to Value Finalist
Krucial, Scotland
Krucial is a Bentley Partner and a member of the iTwin Activate Program, based in Scotland. They specialize in integrating satellite communications with cellular technology to provide real-time communications infrastructure for industries operating in remote or distributed environments globally.. In 2024, they were finalists in the Partner Excellence Award Program in the Rapid Time to Value category.
Bentley Solutions: iTwin
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Transforming the Aquaculture Industry with Digital Twins and Satellite Connectivity
In recent years, companies have been seeking innovative ways to leverage emerging technologies to improve the efficiency and quality of their processes. Among these innovations, Digital Twins – digital replicas of physical assets – have emerged as a powerful solution capable of revolutionizing various industries. However, for a Digital Twin to be truly effective, it is crucial to integrate real-time, high-quality data, which can be a challenge for companies with operations spread across remote locations.
In this context, the partnership between Krucial and Bentley Systems has proven to be a milestone in digital transformation, especially in the aquaculture industry. By combining satellite connectivity platforms with Bentley’s Digital Twin technology, Krucial has been able to help companies move data from their assets and operations to the cloud, providing real-time solutions and enhancing the quality of their Digital Twins.
Satellite Connectivity: The Key to Digitization in the Aquaculture Sector
“Currently, aquaculture is one of the most fascinating sectors in terms of digitization. Trying to benefit from Industry 4.0, many aquaculture companies face the challenge of digitizing their operations, especially on rural and remote farms. These operations often have geographically distributed assets, making it difficult to efficiently move data to data applications such as Digital Twins”, comments Allan Cannon, CEO and Co-Founder of Krucial.
In this context, the partnership between Krucial and Bentley Systems has proven to be a milestone in digital transformation, especially in the aquaculture industry. By combining satellite connectivity platforms with Bentley’s Digital Twin technology, Krucial has been able to help companies move data from their assets and operations to the cloud, providing real-time solutions and enhancing the quality of their Digital Twins.
They have helped companies overcome these challenges. Krucial’s satellite connectivity platform enables large-scale, automated data collection across vast areas, delivering real-time information that greatly enhances the quality and value of Digital Twins. This has allowed aquaculture companies, including the largest in the world in the sector, to begin digitizing remote farms and substantially improving their operations.
Digital transformation is not limited to improving operational efficiency; it also offers opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth. The ability to integrate high-quality data into Digital Twins is a key differentiator for the clients, who can now make data-driven decisions in real-time.
“This integration has been a true game-changer for our clients. By working alongside Bentley, we were able to demonstrate how easily our technology integrates into a complex data application like Digital Twin. Additionally, the partnership with Bentley has been crucial in showcasing to our investors the vast potential of our technology, validating our approach and increasing our visibility in the market”, reinforces Allan.
Accelerating Growth: The Impact of the iTwin Activate Program
One of the key milestones in this partnership has been participation in Bentley’s iTwin Activate Program. This program was a true accelerator for Krucial business, allowing them not only to integrate our solutions with the iTwin platform but also to strengthen relationships with Bentley’s partner ecosystem. This access to a network of partners has been instrumental in expanding business opportunities and identifying new use cases for their technology.
Looking ahead, the outlook is exciting. The partnership with Bentley has not only allowed Krucial to experience significant growth but is also opening doors to new opportunities across various sectors. “The ability to integrate our satellite connectivity technology into Bentley’s Digital Twins uniquely positions us to meet the demands of emerging markets such as infrastructure, in addition to aquaculture and energy.”, says Allan.
What makes the partnership even more exciting is the recognition that success comes not just from the technology itself, but from proactive engagement and understanding the strategy of the partners.
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