--- title: TIGA Blog (2) 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. (2) --- [![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/page/2#tmpmodule_159232442134667) ** ###### 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) [** Prev](https://www.tiga.us/blog/page/1) [All posts](https://www.tiga.us/blog/all) [Share via Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/tiga.us) [Share via Email ](mailto:?subject=TIGA+Blog+%282%29&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiga.us%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2) [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/page/2#) ##### 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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