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Aker BP and Armada Bring Offshore Modular Data Center to Norwegian Drilling Scene

Aker BP and edge‑infrastructure firm Armada have signed an agreement to install Armada’s Galleon modular data center on an offshore drilling rig in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The edge platform will process drilling and operational data locally, allowing AI models to run in real time, improving equipment‑failure prediction and decision‑making even when shore connectivity is limited. By consolidating vendor applications onto a single hardened architecture, the solution boosts cybersecurity and lowers operating expenses through remote monitoring and reduced offshore interventions. The initial deployment will serve as a repeatable blueprint for scaling the technology across Aker BP’s fleet.