In today's fast-paced industrial environments, real-time data processing and monitoring have become critical for decision-making—especially in the energy, oil, and gas sectors. One engineering firm, known for delivering intelligent data monitoring solutions, sought to develop a mobile computing platform that could operate reliably in harsh, remote field environments. Instead of building their own server system from the ground up, they partnered with an industrial computing manufacturer to streamline development and ensure rugged reliability. This case study explores how the firm successfully integrated a turnkey 2U rackmount server into a mobile data center, enabling advanced analytics on the go.
The Challenge
- Planned to build a 2U server from scratch using a base motherboard and components.
- Faced challenges with multi-vendor sourcing, compatibility, and integration overhead.
- Required a mobile solution that could be mounted in a service truck for real-time analysis.
The Solution
- Premio’s CT-ARL01 industrial ATX form factor motherboard
- Full turnkey 2U solution that centered around the CT-ARL01 motherboard
- Enabled edge data processing from a mobile rackmount server in the field
The Benefits
- Faster Time-to-Deployment – Skipped the delays of DIY builds and vendor coordination.
- Streamlined Engineering – Reduced internal burden so teams could focus on core work.
- Scalable Foundation – Future-proofed for growing compute and data workloads.
The Company
This mid-sized engineering design firm specializes in intelligent data monitoring for a variety of field-based projects across the energy, oil, and gas industries. With a strong focus on mobility and field-readiness, the firm delivers custom solutions that often require high-performance computing deployed in rugged, unpredictable conditions. Their teams frequently operate in remote areas, where reliability and data accuracy are non-negotiable.
The Challenge
The engineering firm needed to build a compact but powerful data server that could be installed in a mobile vehicle and used to perform on-site data collection and analysis. Initially, their team explored building the 2U server in-house—starting with an industrial motherboard and sourcing all other necessary components themselves. However, they quickly discovered the complexities of managing multiple vendors, compatibility issues, and extended lead times. The original do-it-yourself approach was slowing progress and introducing unnecessary risk. What they needed was a server solution robust enough for field deployment, yet streamlined and reliable enough to support their data-intensive applications without the headaches of a custom build.
The Solution
When the company reached out to Premio, they were first interested in the CT-ARL01, an industrial ATX motherboard. As Premio learned more about the project, they suggested that the original in-house approach the company was taking would cause more complications than expected—especially with vendor coordination, component sourcing, and system integration. Instead of building a server from scratch, Premio extended their OEM capabilities to design a full turnkey solution that was based on the Ct-ARL01 motherboard.
This pivot allowed the company to simplify their project significantly. The pre-engineered server was then installed in the back of a modified truck, which the engineering team had outfitted to house and power electronic systems for field use. With this mobile rackmount server in place, the firm could now collect, process, and analyze data in real time—right at the point of operation. The result was a rugged, portable data center capable of supporting intelligent monitoring and analytics in remote oil, gas, and energy environments.
The Benefits
By deploying a rugged integrated 2U server, the firm achieved measurable operational advantages:
- Accelerated Time-to-Deployment: The turnkey nature of the solution eliminated the need for custom engineering and multi-vendor sourcing, speeding up the implementation timeline.
- Reduced Engineering Burden: With fewer vendors and integrated components, internal teams could redirect focus toward core application development.
- Cost efficiency: The streamlined solution helped reduce additional hardware expenses.
- Industrial Reliability: Built to endure vibration, extreme temperatures, and challenging environments, the system delivered consistent uptime in the field.
- Reliable customer support – Premio’s responsive team, with an average response time of 1-2 days, ensured a smooth implementation of their mobile data server.
With Premio’s rugged computing expertise and turnkey hardware, the company successfully transformed a complex engineering challenge into a reliable, mobile solution—empowering real-time data intelligence exactly where it’s needed most: at the edge.