From Fragmented to Unified: How JFK Integration Modernized Operations with Ignition
A major Oil & Gas company partnered with JFK Integration to take on a bold challenge:
Unify five legacy control systems and over thirty remote compression sites to build a modern Remote Operations Center that could scale with their future needs.
The solution: A cutting-edge platform built on Ignition designed for speed, performance, and operational clarity.
The Challenge
Disparate systems and outdated interfaces were creating data silos, slowing down decision-making and increasing the complexity of day-to-day operations. The client needed to:
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Integrate five legacy systems and over thirty remote sites into a single, cohesive platform.
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Design high-performance, intuitive graphics for faster operator response.
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Upgrade communications protocols to enhance data speed and reliability.
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Implement advanced tools like alarm rationalization and the alarm KPIs dashboard.
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Lay the foundation for a centralized Remote Operations Center (ROC).
JFK Integration’s Approach
With deep expertise in SCADA architecture, system integration, and control strategies, JFK Integration delivered a
next-generation solution built on Ignition by Inductive Automation - open, flexible, and built for modern industrial
environments.
Our solution included:
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Full integration of all five legacy systems into a unified Ignition platform.
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High-performance HMI graphics following ISA 101 standards for clarity and speed.
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Upgraded communication protocols, improving reliability and system response time.
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Embedded tools for alarm rationalization and alarm KPIs dashboard following the ISA 18.2 standard.
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A scalable, centralized Remote Operations Center with a future-proof architecture.
The Results
With JFK Integration’s solution in place, the client now enjoys:
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Faster system performance and operator responsiveness.
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Smarter alarms and better visibility on the Alarm Management System (AMS) performance.
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A centralized control center that unifies operations across all remote sites.
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Improved uptime and decision-making, backed by clean, real-time data.
Why It Matters
This project demonstrates how JFK Integration goes beyond integration we engineer operational transformation. By combining Ignition’s power with our system design expertise, we helped this client move from fragmented control to a unified, intelligent operations model.