The North-east of Scotland’s potential as a thriving hub for digital innovation takes centre stage on Wednesday, September 11 at the SME Technology Showcase in Aberdeen, where industry professionals will come together to explore cutting-edge advancements in technology.
Kevin Coll, managing director of Solab IT Services and Founder of Onboard Tracker™, will be addressing delegates from the energy, renewables, and marine sectors. His presentation, Digital Trailblazer, aims to promote the region’s expanding role in digital technology, with a focus on the transformative power of software solutions like Onboard Tracker™.
Held at the Sandman Hotel, the SME Technology Showcase, part of AREG’s Digital Innovation project, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, is set to bring together digital tech companies, supply chain experts, and offshore wind specialists, to foster new business partnerships and drive collaboration across the digital technology ecosystem. The event will also provide a platform for knowledge sharing, offering seminars, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Onboard Tracker™, a flagship product of Solab, is revolutionising crew management for the energy, renewables, and marine industries. The cloud-based software currently tracks over 100,000 personnel across 110 countries and more than 8,000 onshore and offshore sites. All in one powerfully connected system servicing the whole supply chain.
Designed with industry-specific needs in mind, the system streamlines complex operations, from personnel logistics and crew rotations to training, certification, and competence management.
As the energy sector faces increasing pressure to transition to renewables, Onboard Tracker™ is being hailed as a vital tool for organisations looking to bridge skills gaps and prepare for future workforce demands. By highlighting transferable skills and aiding in recruitment planning, the platform enables companies to proactively reskill and recruit for a sustainable, future-proof workforce.
Explosive growth in recent years has seen Onboard Tracker™ become the ‘go to’ system for personnel logistics, training, and competence across the globe while working in partnership with clients and likeminded collaborators to stay ahead of the innovation curve. With empowerment at its core, the software’s super-users at each organisation are encouraged to champion the technology, resulting in investment in its growth and scalability.
A key example of Onboard Tracker™’s commitment to collaboration, and innovative ways in which it seeks out key partnerships, is a recent partnership with leading corporate travel company ATPI. A game changing centralised system has been developed for requesting and tracking every stage of offshore travel to automate manual tasks into one streamlined, digital, and bespoke travel hub. The solution provides intelligent monitoring of the travel request process from start to finish, reducing administrative time by up to 50% and ensuring better cost control through approval management.
Kevin Coll, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in IT services, digital innovation, and Software as a Service (SaaS) development, has long been an advocate for fostering talent in the North-East. His passion for retaining and attracting digital expertise to the region has driven Solab’s growth into one of the area’s most ambitious tech companies. In 2023, the company reinforced its commitment to Aberdeen by signing a new ten-year lease at its city-centre office at Bridge House.
Commenting on the significance of today’s SME Technology Showcase, Kevin said: “The digital tech market is growing rapidly, supporting energy, renewables, and biotech industries worldwide. Aberdeen is an ideal base to capitalise on the opportunities that the transition to net zero presents.
“The SME Technology Showcase is a fantastic opportunity to engage with those leading the energy transition and demonstrate how digital technology can revolutionise operations.”
As the North-east continues to establish itself as a key player in digital innovation, events like the SME Technology Showcase highlight the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking solutions to drive both regional and global progress.
For more information on Onboard Tracker™, visit www.onboardtracker.com.