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DUBAI, UAE – August 30, 2025 – PiLog Group, in collaboration with SAP, HyBird, and TeamViewer, successfully concluded its “Next Generation of Asset Management: Middle East Edition – Executive Workshops”, a four-day regional roadshow that brought together business leaders, asset management professionals, and digital transformation experts from across the Middle East.

Held from August 25 to 28, 2025, in Jeddah, Al Khobar, Doha, and Dubai, the Executive Workshops explored how AI-driven asset management, data governance , and predictive maintenance are redefining operational excellence in asset-intensive industries such as oil & gas, utilities, manufacturing, and energy.

The series of sessions highlighted PiLog’s continued commitment to helping organizations transform asset performance through trusted data, intelligent analytics, and integrated governance frameworks.

Day 1 – Jeddah: Setting the Stage for Smarter Asset Management

The roadshow opened in Jeddah, where industry professionals gathered to exchange insights on the evolving role of AI in asset lifecycle management and operational reliability.

Key Themes:

  • AI for Smarter Choices: Exploring how artificial intelligence enhances maintenance strategies, enabling organizations to predict failures and reduce downtime.
  • Compliance & Uptime Optimization: Examining methods to extend asset life and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Next-Gen Asset Performance: Identifying how digital tools can seamlessly integrate into operational workflows.

    • Speakers:

    PiLog’s Umar Farooq (Head of Sales, Middle East & APAC) and Ram Venkata M. Bhaskara (Associate Vice President) shared actionable strategies that encouraged participants to rethink their asset management approaches. Contributions from international partners Tiago Fernandes, Sascha Kunze, and Arvin Singh added global depth and expertise to the discussion.

    The Jeddah session underscored one key message; asset excellence begins with aligned governance models and reliable data.

    Day 2 – Al Khobar: Turning Insights into Impact

    At SAP Saudi Arabia Software Services Co. Ltd., Khobar Gate Tower, the second leg of the roadshow emphasized practical implementation. Participants explored how AI, data, and remote monitoring can transform asset-intensive operations.

    Main Discussions:

  • AI & Remote Operations: Using intelligent tools to enhance performance and operational oversight.
  • Trusted Data for Intelligent Decisions: Master Data Governance as the foundation for reliable and compliant operations.
  • Uptime & Compliance Strategies: Proven methods to minimize downtime and optimize asset utilization.

    • Highlights:

  • 30 million Catalogued Records: PiLog showcased its vast library of synchronized and deployment-ready master data integrated with SAP systems.
  • Advanced DQGS Architecture: Demonstrated the Data Quality & Governance Suite , a comprehensive framework covering equipment classes, failure modes, and critical data objects.
  • Strategic Impact: PiLog’s data governance and AI solutions accelerated implementation cycles, mitigated risk, and optimized supply chains.

    • Led by Umar Farooq and Pardha Saradhi Katta (Associate Director), discussions reinforced how combining PiLog’s expertise with SAP’s ecosystem transforms data into actionable intelligence.

    Day 3 – Doha: Innovation and Collaboration

    In Doha, conversations turned to how data governance and AI-driven insights can advance regional service and asset management practices.

    Core Topics:

  • AI, Data Governance & Remote Operations: Integrating smart insights for data-led decision-making.
  • Trusted Asset Data: Building harmonized, high-quality data sets for performance, compliance, and sustainability.
  • Sustainable Operations: Applying predictive maintenance for long-term reliability.

    • Speakers:

    Ram Venkata M. Bhaskara and Ali Khan (Sales Manager) guided participants through case discussions that highlighted how trustworthy data ecosystems enable sustainable and intelligent operations.

    The Doha session emphasized that data-led transformation is the cornerstone of modern asset management.

    Day 4 – Dubai: Innovation Meets Action

    The final day in Dubai brought the roadshow to an inspiring close, showcasing the collective insights gathered throughout the journey.

    Focus Areas:

  • AI-Backed Insights: Leveraging artificial intelligence for data-driven asset lifecycle decisions.
  • Data Governance Strategies: Frameworks ensuring compliance, trust, and transparency.
  • Connected Operations: Using next-gen digital tools for integrated, intelligent asset management.

    • Together with SAP, HyBird, and TeamViewer, PiLog engaged regional decision-makers, providing them with actionable strategies to elevate their operations through technology and governance.

    Key Insights Across the Roadshow

    In the Middle East Executive Workshops, the following concerns were prominently featured:

    AI Is Transforming Asset Management:

    Predictive maintenance, AI-powered dashboards, and intelligent analytics are no longer optional; they are integral to improving uptime, compliance, and lifecycle performance.

    Governance of Data as the Key to Success:

    Consistent, trustworthy data enables AI as well as analytics to generate substantial insights along with tangible business results.

    Partnerships Create Impact:

    SAP × PiLog integration illustrates how years of experience together with state-of-the-art solutions help accelerate the transformation of asset management.

    Technical Excellence Enables Operational Efficiency:

    From 30 million catalogued records to advanced DQGS architectures, robust technical frameworks streamline implementation and risk mitigation.

    Professional Development Via Partnership:

    Industry leaders shared best practices, tools, and techniques, inspiring asset managers to implement best-in-class asset optimization strategies.

    These workshops showed that intelligent asset management is both a technological and strategic undertaking, where aligned data, AI insights, as well as governance frameworks, meet to attain operational excellence.

    Conclusion

    The Middle East Executive Workshop Roadshow - Jeddah to Al Khobar, Doha, and Dubai successfully generated debate and included practical strategies towards the future of Asset & Service Management .

    From operationalizing AI to data quality and governance education, those in attendance brought home the information and tools they needed to evolve operations and realize sustainable, Intelligent Asset Management.

    Ready to transform your asset management strategy?

    Connect with PiLog Group today to explore how our AI-powered Data Quality and Governance Solutions can help your organization maximize uptime, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence.

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