This ARC Advisory Group white paper explores the growing challenges of network complexity in the oil and gas sector, driven by IT/OT convergence, digital transformation, and rising cybersecurity threats. As production data competes with office traffic, visibility and performance become critical. Riverbed solutions play a key role, helping firms like a global energy company reduce major incidents by 25% and support remote work during the pandemic. Offshore use cases, such as RigNet, highlight the benefits of SD-WAN, WAN optimization, and unified monitoring, ensuring connectivity, improving crew morale, and accelerating onboarding. The paper advocates for integrated IT/OT strategies and full visibility to support resilience, security, and operational excellence.

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