YOUR OT. OUR CUSTODIANSHIP. ONE CONNECTED MINE.
AI Africa Mining provides end-to-end Operational Technology as a Service (OTaaS) for mining operations.
We take responsibility for managing, supporting and integrating the technology that keeps your operation connected, monitored and productive — bridging the gap between mining operations, OT, IT and instrumentation.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OT ENVIRONMENT
Modern mines depend on an increasingly complex combination of operational technology, industrial networks, safety systems, instrumentation and connected equipment.
OTaaS gives your operation a dedicated technology partner responsible for bringing these systems together and keeping them working as one.
AI Africa Mining acts as the single point of accountability, helping ensure OT, IT and instrumentation systems work seamlessly together to support safe and efficient mining operations.
OTaaS - OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AS A SERVICE
AI Africa Mining provides end-to-end custodianship of Operational Technology systems, bringing together expertise across industrial, safety, networking and security systems.
We help ensure that OT, IT and instrumentation work together to support safe and efficient operations.
One Point of Accountability for Your OT Environment
OT MANAGEMENT
Management and support of operational technology environments.
OTaaS PROVIDES:
IT / OT / INSTRUMENTATION INTEGRATION
Connecting systems so they can work together effectively.
NETWORKING & SECURITY
Maintaining the infrastructure that connects and protects OT systems.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Providing a single point of accountability for the OT environment.
INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Supporting technology used within operational and safety environments.
THE OTaaS MODEL
FROM INFRASTRUCTURE TO INTELLIGENCE
Our approach is designed around the complete lifecycle of your OT environment.
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ASSESS
Understand your existing infrastructure, systems, technology and operational requirements.
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MANAGE
Provide ongoing management and technical support for the OT environment.
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DESIGN
Develop an OT architecture tailored to the mine and its operational environment.
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MONITOR
Maintain visibility of critical systems and infrastructure.
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INTEGRATE
Connect existing and new equipment, networks, instrumentation and systems.
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IMPROVE
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, connectivity, data availability and operational performance.
CONNECTING OT, IT & INSTRUMENTATION
Breaking Down Technology Silos.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY "IT"
Corporate systems, communications, Wi-Fi, VoIP, CCTV and connected devices.
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY "OT"
Mining safety systems, mobile equipment, monitoring systems and operational technologies.
INSTRUMENTATION
PLCs, sensors, conveyor monitoring and environmental measurement.
The proposed mining network architecture separates corporate IT from the critical mining network while providing the connectivity required for OT and instrumentation systems.
WHAT OTaaS ENABLES
OTaaS provides the foundation for connected mining applications such as:
Technology that works for the operation.
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Machine monitoring
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Connected worker
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Missing Person Locators
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Fatigue monitoring
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Seismic monitoring
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Condition & environmental monitoring
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Fuel management
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CCTV surveillance
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Refuge bay monitoring
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Centralised blasting
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Connected drill rigs
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Connected roof bolters
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OT Wi-Fi
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Connected communications
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVER MANAGEMENT
Build the foundation. Keep it running.
OTaaS can include the infrastructure required to host and support critical mining applications.
Our presentation identifies:
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OT server rooms
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Virtualised server environments
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Network infrastructure
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Backup and recovery
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Secure server access
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Raised-floor infrastructure
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HVAC considerations
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Fire suppression
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OT network segmentation
Virtualisation can provide additional flexibility by allowing new virtual servers to be provisioned without purchasing additional physical servers, while snapshots and remote backups support rapid recovery.
PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT
Don't wait for the technology to fail.
OTaaS moves your operation from reactive support towards proactive management.
MONITOR
Maintain visibility across critical infrastructure.
RECOVER
Use backup and recovery strategies to improve resilience.
MAINTAIN
KEEP SYSTEMS OPERATING & SUPPORTED.
SUPPORT
Provide responsive technical support when issues arise.
PROTECT
Address vulnerabilities and maintain appropriate security controls.
WHY AI AFRICA MINING
Mining technology is our environment.
AI Africa Mining understands that mining technology cannot simply be designed like a conventional IT environment.
It must operate across:
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Rugged environments
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Underground infrastructure
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Industrial equipment
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Critical safety systems
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Complex networks
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Existing legacy technology
Our role is to make new technology work with what you already have — creating a practical technology environment designed around the operation.
We also work with specialist industry and technology partners, leveraging their expertise and best practices to deliver integrated solutions.
THE RESULT
OTaaS brings together the infrastructure, systems and expertise required to create a more connected mining environment.
A mine where technology works together.
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One accountable partner.
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Connected OT infrastructure.
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Integrated IT and OT.
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Better visibility of critical systems.
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Proactive support and maintenance.
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A foundation for smarter mining.