--- title: TIGA Blog description: A US based operational technology systems integrator within the Upstream Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Sector. A trusted service provider capable of integrating our clients Control Systems, Industrial Networks, SCADA Systems, Decision Support Systems and integrating the Real-Time and Custody Transfer Data into the Enterprise. --- [![TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiga_August2018-Theme/Images/TIGAlogolight.png?width=3594&height=1310&name=TIGAlogolight.png) ![TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiga%20April%202019%20Theme/Images/TIGAlogodark+300.png?width=300&height=109&name=TIGAlogodark+300.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/home-page-2021) [![Call TIGA](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4751718/a0328d3b-d918-46eb-99da-776810f78f7c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4751718/a0328d3b-d918-46eb-99da-776810f78f7c) [**](https://www.tiga.us/blog/all#tmpmodule_159232442134667) ** ###### 4 min read ## [The Future of Control Systems Engineering](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-future-of-control-systems-engineering) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Dec 12, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/charles-pjAH2Ax4uWk-unsplash-1.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-future-of-control-systems-engineering) As our smart phones, laptops, and smart home devices continue to evolve at a rapid rate, the questions around how so much data will continue to be processed continues to float around the web. Yet, in the industrial space, the[ future of operational technology](https://www.rotatingsolutionsinc.com/news/how-the-cloud-is-changing-oilfield-manufacturing), with its use of [integrations](https://info.stonewallco.com/blog/automation-to-the-rescue) and [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-plc-and-scada), may actually have a viable answer. ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [Control Systems](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/control-systems) [Engineer](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/engineer) ###### 2 min read ## [How Can TIGA Help With Systems Integration Solutions?](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-can-tiga-help-with-systems-integration-solutions) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Oct 28, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Systems%20Integration%20And%20Engineering%20TIGA.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-can-tiga-help-with-systems-integration-solutions) [Seeking superior SCADA,](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency) Control System or software solutions in oil and gas? You're at the right place! ###### Topics: [Insider](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/insider) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [innovation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/innovation) [IPO](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ipo) ###### 1 min read ## [The Benefits Of Implementing MQTT In Real World Industrial Solutions](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-benefits-of-implementing-mgtt-in-real-world-industrial-solutions) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Aug 22, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/_Your%20calm%20mind%20is%20the%20ultimate%20weapon%20against%20your%20challenges%2c%20so%20relax._.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-benefits-of-implementing-mgtt-in-real-world-industrial-solutions) Recently, our experts here at TIGA attended the IOGC conference to stay up to date on the implementations and challenges that Oil and Gas companies are facing. Keep reading to discover the benefits we exposed about real world implementation of MQTT. ###### Topics: [Oil and Gas](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) [ignition](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ignition) ###### 3 min read ## [The Challenge of Change: Securing Your Operational Technology](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-challenge-of-change-securing-your-operational-technology) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Aug 14, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/the-challenge-of-change-securing-your-operational-technology) The OT environment consists of an industrial control system (ICS) and [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency). These systems compose the vertebrae of infrastructure. Indeed, our economy and society hinge upon these unsung heroes. ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [IPO](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ipo) ###### 2 min read ## [What It Means To Cultivate A Company Culture](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-it-means-to-cultivate-a-company-culture) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Aug 6, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/company%20culture%20TIGA%20Lafayette%20Louisiana%20SCADA.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-it-means-to-cultivate-a-company-culture) Culture is the character and personality of the organization. It's what makes a business unique and is the sum of its values, traditions, beliefs, interactions, behaviors, and attitudes. When employers interview a prospective employee, they often consider whether the candidate is a good cultural fit, the same stands true for the candidate evaluating if they would fit in the culture. Here is what one of our employees recently had to say about TIGA's Culture. ###### Topics: [Insider](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/insider) [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) [innovation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/innovation) ###### 1 min read ## [How Gas Lifted Assets Improve Production](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-gas-lifted-assets-improve-production) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Jul 25, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13)-1.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-gas-lifted-assets-improve-production) If you are interested in learning how gas lifted assets can improve your organization's production, then you have come to the right place. ###### Topics: [ignition](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ignition) [IPO](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ipo) ###### 4 min read ## [How To Ensure Your SCADA System Is Secure!](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-to-ensure-your-scada-system-is-secure) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Jun 17, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/SCADA.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-to-ensure-your-scada-system-is-secure) *What is the #1 way to ensure a secure SCADA system? **Utilize mitigation techniques! *Thankfully, tailored techniques exist to counter each and every type of attack. Keep reading to discover what they are! ** ###### Topics: [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) ###### 3 min read ## [How Human Machine Interfacing Improves Efficiencies](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-human-machine-interfacing-improves-efficiencies) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Apr 3, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-human-machine-interfacing-improves-efficiencies)   Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) are user interfaces or dashboards that connect a person to a machine, system, or device. And even though the term "HMI" can be applied to any type of screen or monitor that allows a human user to interact with a machine or device, the benefits of HMI's are not readily understood in the industrial space. Keep reading to discover how smart companies are capitalizing on HMI's to increase their overall operational efficiencies. ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) ###### 2 min read ## [TIGA Is Expanding Into North Dakota!](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tiga-is-expanding-into-north-dakota) By [John Miller](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/john-miller) on Mar 11, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12)-1.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tiga-is-expanding-into-north-dakota)   I am excited to announce today that [The Integration Group of Americas, Inc.](https://www.tiga.us/) has signed a 3 year lease in Williston, North Dakota as part of its ongoing commitment to provide I&E, Automation, Engineering, [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency), and Energy Applications to the region! Our newest office address is 5317 Saddle Ridge Williston, ND 58801.  ###### Topics: [Insider](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/insider) [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) ###### 3 min read ## [What Is The Difference Between PLC And SCADA?](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-plc-and-scada) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Feb 19, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/PLC_SCADA.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-plc-and-scada)   PLC and [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency) are both used to monitor and control equipment in [process automation](https://info.stonewallco.com/blog/automation-to-the-rescue) across many different industries, such as telecommunications, water and waste control, energy,[ oil and gas](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-can-the-new-scada-do-for-your-oilfield-automation), and transportation. Because of the technological complexities of these modern day systems understanding how each plays its part can be rather confusing. # **** ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [Oil and Gas](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) ###### 3 min read ## [What Can The New SCADA Do For Your Oilfield Automation?](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-can-the-new-scada-do-for-your-oilfield-automation) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Jan 26, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(13).png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-can-the-new-scada-do-for-your-oilfield-automation) If you are in [the manufacturing business](https://www.rotatingsolutionsinc.com/news/the-5-tools-for-lean-manufacturing), then there is one thing you are awfully familiar with, and that is the necessity of having a [quality SCADA software.](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency) ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [ignition](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/ignition) ###### 5 min read ## [2019 Oil predictions: Ernst & Young Weighs In!](https://www.tiga.us/blog/2019-oil-predictions-ernst-young-weighs-in) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Jan 11, 2019 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(12).png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/2019-oil-predictions-ernst-young-weighs-in)   Coming off of 2018, where the [oil and gas industry](https://info.stonewallco.com/blog/texas-is-now-the-worlds-3rd-largest-oil-producer) hit a four year high, many are optimistic about the future. Industry experts from Ernst & Young discussed their predictions and expectations for the [oil and gas industry](https://www.rotatingsolutionsinc.com/news/upstream-midstream-and-downstream-clearing-the-lexicon-confusion) rolling into 2019. ###### Topics: [Oil and Gas](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/oil-and-gas) ###### 7 min read ## [How To Get Better At Saying "NO"!](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-to-get-better-at-saying-no) By [Tyler Lafleur](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tyler-lafleur) on Dec 12, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/don't.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/how-to-get-better-at-saying-no)   *“If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no.” - Derek Sivers*   We should all take a page out of Derek Sivers book of wisdom above, but the sad truth is that we simply say "yes" to too many things. ###### Topics: [Insider](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/insider) [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) [innovation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/innovation) [stonewall](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/stonewall) [vested](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/vested) [problemsolving](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/problemsolving) [seo](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/seo) ###### 4 min read ## [5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Our Veterans Year-Round](https://www.tiga.us/blog/5-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-our-veterans-year-round) By [Tyler Francis](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tyler-francis) on Nov 26, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/veterans%20post%201%20featured.jpg) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/5-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-our-veterans-year-round) The chances are high that you know someone who has served in the military. It may be a family member, neighbor, friend, or a co-worker. These heroes have selflessly given up many freedoms to protect ours. Each year, they are thanked many times over on November 11th - Veteran's Day. However, showing thanks should not be limited to this one day. There are many other ways to show our gratitude throughout the year.   ###### Topics: [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) ###### 3 min read ## [Opportunity Machine Innovation Conference (OMIC): TIGA Shares ITS' Experience](https://www.tiga.us/blog/opportunity-machine-innovation-conference-omic-john-miller-shares-his-expertise) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Oct 27, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/OM%20Conference1.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/opportunity-machine-innovation-conference-omic-john-miller-shares-his-expertise) Entrepreneurship is all the buzz these days. Employees quit their jobs or leave other opportunities to [chase their dream](https://www.tiga.us/blog/downtown-welcomes-new-oilfield-tech-talent) or join in the pursuit of someone else’s. It’s fun, exciting, and a bit nerve-racking. But even scarier is the fact that at most given moments, more businesses are closing or shutting down at an often faster rate. ###### Topics: [Insider](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/insider) [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) ###### 10 min read ## [What Is SCADA and How It Increases Efficiency](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency) By [John Miller](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/john-miller) on Oct 10, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/oil-and-gas-scada-and-automation-798952-edited.jpg) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-scada-and-how-it-increases-efficiency) **** **Supervisory control and data acquisition** ([**SCADA**](https://www.tiga.us/services-1/scada)) is a control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level process supervisory management, but uses other peripheral devices such as programmable logic controller(PLC) and discrete PID controllers to interface with the [process plant or machinery](https://www.rotatingsolutionsinc.com/news/technology-every-oilfield-manufacturing-company-needs-in-todays-market). The operator interfaces which enable monitoring and the issuing of process commands, such as controller set point changes, are handled through the SCADA computer system. However, the real-time control logic or controller calculations are performed by networked modules which connect to the field sensors and actuators. ###### Topics: [SCADA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/scada) ###### 3 min read ## [What is That Symbol?](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-that-symbol) By [John Miller](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/john-miller) on Sep 21, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/integral%20symbol%20with%20TIGA%20logo.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/what-is-that-symbol) **** **What is “****∫****”?**  The ∫ is the ‘Integral’ symbol. It is typically seen as a rite of passage for those who know what it is, but it represents much more than years of calculus and differential equations or the area under the curve. The Integral symbol in math means:   > A function of which a given function is the derivative, i.e., which yields that function when differentiated, and which may express the area under the curve of a graph of the function.  ###### Topics: [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) ###### 2 min read ## [Join Us At The 2018 Ignition Community Conference](https://www.tiga.us/blog/join-us-at-the-2018-ignition-community-conference) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Sep 14, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/ICC%20with%20logo.png) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/join-us-at-the-2018-ignition-community-conference) [Daniel Coffelt](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcoffelt/), [Ross Moffett](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossmoffett/), and [Trent Boudreaux](https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentboudreaux/) will be in Folsom California for the [2018 Ignition Users Group](https://icc.inductiveautomation.com/). Trent Boudreaux will be presenting the [IPO Module at the ICC Ignition Oil and Gas Collective](http://ignitionoilandgascollective.org/) and we look forward to seeing everyone there! ###### Topics: [automation](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/automation) ###### 4 min read ## [Downtown Welcomes New Oilfield Tech Talent](https://www.tiga.us/blog/downtown-welcomes-new-oilfield-tech-talent) By [TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/blog/author/tiga) on Sep 7, 2018 [![](https://www.tiga.us/hubfs/TIGA%20Ribbon%20Cutting-725470-edited.jpg) ](https://www.tiga.us/blog/downtown-welcomes-new-oilfield-tech-talent)    When John Miller decided to start [The Integration Group of Americas](https://www.tiga.us/) (TIGA) in February 2017, he had the support of his family, a veteran business partner, and a few years of experience working in the tech-industrial space.  ###### Topics: [Company News](https://www.tiga.us/blog/topic/company-news) [All posts](https://www.tiga.us/blog/all) [Share via Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/tiga.us) [Share via Email ](mailto:?subject=TIGA+Blog&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiga.us%2Fblog%2Fall) [Share via LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-integration-group-of-americas-inc./) ### Sign up for updates ### Featured ### Posts by Tag - [SCADA (10)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/scada) - [automation (8)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/automation) - [Company News (7)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/company-news) - [Insider (5)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/insider) - [IPO (3)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/ipo) - [Oil and Gas (3)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/oil-and-gas) - [ignition (3)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/ignition) - [innovation (3)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/innovation) - [Control Systems (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/control-systems) - [Engineer (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/engineer) - [problemsolving (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/problemsolving) - [seo (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/seo) - [stonewall (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/stonewall) - [vested (1)](https://www.tiga.us/blog/tag/vested) [See all](https://www.tiga.us/blog/all#) ##### Expertise Expertise ##### Resource Center Resource Center ##### About Us About Us ![TIGA](https://www.tiga.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Tiga_August2018-Theme/Images/TIGAlogolight.png?width=150&name=TIGAlogolight.png)   ![TIGA-Badges](https://www.tiga.us/hs-fs/hubfs/TIGA-Badges.png?width=110&name=TIGA-Badges.png)   Copyright © 2021 TIGA Professional Engineering Services are only offered and performed in the states in which The Integration Group of Americas, Inc. is licensed to offer or perform those services. 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