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Transforming Asset Management with PiLog and SAP in Rome

"Driving Asset Excellence Through Data and AI" proved to be the perfect tagline for the SAP for Asset & Service Management Conference, PiLog Group's event in the capacity of Diamond Sponsor, held in Rome, Italy, on October 8th and 9th, 2025.

The event attracted more than 400 industry leaders, practitioners, and thinkers across oil & gas, power, manufacturing, and utility domains during the two days to learn about next-gen SAP Intelligent Asset Management, next-gen predictive maintenance strategies, and reliability solutions powered by AI.

Setting the Stage for Intelligent Asset Management

The conference kicked off with utmost eagerness. The world's most prominent delegations gathered to converse about how data-informed intelligence and technologies with the power of AI are transforming maintenance, reliability, and operational efficiencies.

Main sessions and keynote address showcased next-gen SAP offerings in asset management, as well as real-life success stories of companies that had leveraged predictive maintenance as well as AI-powered asset performance strategies to achieve historical breakthroughs.

Demos and workshops offered the opportunity to touch the hands-on potential of SAP Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions as PiLog specialists demonstrated the power of data governance to transform operational vision into long-term results.

Day 1: Where Data Met Reliability

Day 1 of the convention was abuzz with vibrancy, interaction, and innovation ideas. Dr. Imad Syed and the PiLog team set the tone with a powerful presentation on smart asset strategies, illustrating the potential of synchronized Master Data as well as AI-enabled analytics to predict failures even before they happen enabling businesses to move from reactive maintenance to proactive reliability.

In the PiLog booth, exhibitors viewed live demonstrations of the PiLog Data Quality and Governance Suite with RDS 81346-based implementations on centrifugal pump assets. The audience saw the power of standardized data structures to achieve predictive insights as well as to enhance asset lifecycle decisions.

Throughout the day, PiLog experts had one-on-one sessions with the asset managers and conducted groups on best practices of predictive maintenance as well as data harmonization strategies.

Key Highlights from Day 1 were:

  • Release of PiLog's RDS-enabled catalog of assets with ultra-clean standardized data
  • Demonstration of AI-enabled asset health dashboards to facilitate real-time decision-support
  • Hands-on sessions with TAC Insights showcasing next-gen APM tools
  • Networking meetings with practitioners from the utilities, energy, and manufacturing industries

    • The day wrapped up with one clear message that data quality is the key to intelligent asset management. With harmonized data and effective governance as companions, businesses can achieve increased reliability, decreased risk, as well as increased operational agility.

    Day 2: From Data Chaos to Data Discipline

    The second day of the conference turned the spotlight to one of the most significant challenges the asset-intensive industries are grappling with data inconsistencies.

    PiLog Group's presentation on interesting discussions around the seismic changes taking place in the power industry. The presentation highlighted that with new assets such as hydrogen pipelines, battery storage facilities, grid extensions, and next-gen turbines on the horizon, the importance of reliable, clean Master Data becomes more significant.

    Without credible information, inter-system integration becomes disjointed, analytics becomes inaccurate, as projects on AI are unable to scale. The session highlighted the reality that the transformative power of AI relies completely on the strength of the data base.

    Day 2 Key Highlights were:

  • Growing Energy Ecosystem Requires Correct and Uniform Master Data from the Start
  • Inconsistent data is still the biggest impediment to streamlined integration and high-level analytics
  • The companies should implement master data governance throughout their whole solution environment to be scalable as well as innovative.
  • Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics will be worth the investment only if based on trusted, governed data

    • Hands-on workshops also helped the attendees to connect the insights with implementation strategies. The attendees also had interactive discussions on the implementation of Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks, data governance roadmap designs, aligning APM initiatives with enterprise priorities, etc.

    The day closed with universal industry-wide agreement that to get to asset excellence, the company needs to begin with data discipline. A Master Data Governance investment is no nice-to-have upgrade as it is the beginning of the road to true digital transformation.

    PiLog’s Impact: Leading with Data Integrity

    With pride as Diamond Sponsor, PiLog Group's Rome debut showed beyond technological leadership, it reaffirmed our determination to power industries with data intelligence, precision, and governance excellence.

    During the two days, PiLog showcased the ways in which our Data Quality and Governance suite can help companies align master data across different systems and environments to facilitate easy SAP integration together with reliable analytics.

    From dashboards driven by AI to RDS-enabled cataloguing to governance frameworks, PiLog continues to assist clients in achieving operational excellence by keeping data a strategic asset, rather than a lurking obstacle.

    Reflections and the Road Ahead

    The SAP Conference on Asset and Service Management 2025 in Rome wasn't just about an event; it was the turning point of the future of cognitive asset management. Over two transformative days, PiLog and global leaders demonstrated the power of innovation, collaboration, and governance to redefine the possible in assets and operations.

    The talks, the workshops, the success stories throughout the course of the conference reconfirmed a powerful statement:

    Without standardized Master Data, the most ingenious AI will fail.

    In the utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, or the energy sectors, this adage had special significance. As industries embrace AI, cloud, and automation, the Master Data Management will be the foundation of all data-informed, trustworthy decisions.

    Conclusion

    PiLog Group continues to be dedicated to helping global businesses on the path to data-driven greatness. Through relentless innovation, alliances, and knowledge, PiLog enables businesses to construct the future intelligent, governed, high-performing asset ecosystem.

    The Rome conference might be over, but the mission remains assisting companies to get to clean data, proper governance, and intelligent reliance.

    Ready to transform your asset management strategy?

    Connect with PiLog Group to discover how our AI-powered Data Quality and Governance Solutions can help your organization achieve reliability, compliance, and operational excellence.

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