M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund

Check out Vicki Knott, P.Eng latest podcast with Geoffrey Cann: Pipelines?are often thought of as simple?logistics?channels, but in reality, they operate more like sprawling?processing plants. This complexity has long been?underserved?by outdated?control systems?that lack the sophistication of modern software. The challenge is clear:?legacy systems?are hindering?efficiency, sustainability, and even?talent?retention as younger generations expect better tools in the workplace. How do we overcome this?inertia? In this latest episode I catch up with?Vicki Knott, P.Eng, Co-Founder and CEO of?CruxOCM, whose exciting work is transforming?pipeline control rooms?with analytics and automation tools designed for the modern era. Vicki shares how her team is delivering?measurable gains in throughput, emissions reductions, and energy efficiency—without a single piece of new steel. We cover some of the biggest?questions?shaping the future of pipeline control systems: 1?? Why have pipeline control systems been?left behind?by digital innovation? 2?? How does CruxOCM’s technology?deliver real results?for operators? 3?? What role does trust in?cloud-based systems?play in accelerating adoption? 4?? How does?Microsoft’s?involvement amplify CruxOCM’s vision? 5?? What?lessons?has Vicki learned about driving transformation in a traditional industry? CruxOCM recently closed a $17M Series A funding led by Microsoft M12, Microsoft's Venture Fund, who recognizes the importance of the shift to?zero-trust, cloud-based control room solutions?that are reshaping the energy industry. Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/gS8n7vTn

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