The oil and gas industry places the highest demands on its IT infrastructure. Absolute reliability, long life cycles, minimal energy consumption and strict safety standards are essential. The IS945.1 tablet from i.safe MOBILE has been equipped with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 to meet precisely these demanding conditions.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 is far more than a conventional operating system. This industrial long-term version has been specifically designed for devices that need to operate reliably, securely and continuously for years. The LTSC model (Long-Term Servicing Channel) guarantees up to ten years of support through to October 2034, exclusively with security and quality updates, without disruptive feature updates or forced interface changes. For the IS945.1 tablet, this means stable and predictable system behaviour throughout its entire service life - invaluable in an industry where systems often run around the clock at hard-to-reach or remote locations.
Choosing Windows over alternative platforms means bridging mobility with desktop-grade performance and enterprise integration. The IS945.1 provides a familiar environment for operators and IT departments, accelerating deployment whilst maintaining robust features such as BitLocker, Hyper-V and Remote Desktop. Maximum application compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing Windows-based IT and security infrastructures, protecting established investments.
Arm-based processors are characterised by extremely low energy consumption, high efficiency, and minimal heat generation, eliminating the need for large battery packs or extensive cooling systems.
This results in a lightweight and compact device with optimal battery runtimes, well suited for shift-based field work.
This design, made possible by high integration of modem, GPU and AI engines in a single system-on-chip, ensures operator friendliness without compromising ruggedness.
Refineries, drilling platforms, and pipeline facilities are classified as hazardous or potentially explosive environments. In these settings, the ATEX and IECEx certifications of the IS945.1 tablet confirm its suitability for safe operation in accordance with stringent regulatory requirements.
Modern oil and gas facilities generate enormous amounts of data. The IS945.1 enables powerful edge computing - local data processing directly at the point of use. This is particularly valuable for real-time monitoring, rapid response to anomalies, predictive maintenance and SCADA control systems. Local processing reduces dependence on cloud connectivity and enables faster, autonomous decisions in the field. The platform supports local AI inference and secure 5G/4G connectivity directly on-device.
As critical infrastructure, the oil and gas industry is a prime target for cyber attacks. Windows IoT Enterprise LTSC offers comprehensive security features such as Secure Boot, TPM support, BitLocker encryption and long-term security patches throughout the entire lifecycle.
The IS945.1 tablet from i.safe MOBILE with Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 combines all features that modern oil and gas operations require: long-term stability, explosion protection, superior energy efficiency, edge computing capabilities and the highest security standards. It represents optimal IT/OT convergence, empowering secure field operations whilst protecting software investments - the ideal solution for digitising critical processes in a future-proof manner.
