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CruxOCM, a leading innovator in industrial automation software for the energy sector, will present its transformative platform at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, March 10-14. Building on a successful $17 million USD Series A funding round led by M12, Microsoft’s Venture fund, CruxOCM will demonstrate how its technology enhances operational efficiency, safety, and profitability for pipeline … Read more

Vicki is the CEO and co founder of CruxOCM, a startup that’s modernizing the massive pipeline industry. Vicki has a background in chemical engineering with operating experience in the pulp and paper industry, as well as the oil pipeline industry. Crux OCM’s vision is to future proof oil and gas control room operations to run … Read more

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 This complexity has long been underserved by outdated control systems that lack the sophistication of modern software.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 … Read more

Vicki Knott is the CEO and cofounder of CruxOCM (Techstars 2018). Vicki is a well of knowledge when it comes to heavy industry and energy, with a background in chemical engineering and extensive work experience. Starting out in a pulp and paper mill to gauge how things work before engineering solutions, Vicki then moved on to train … Read more

Excited to share a recent interview with Vicki Knott, P.Eng, CEO and Co-founder of CruxOCM, where she dives deep into the complexities and excitements of the heavy tech industry. In our discussion, Vicki shared her passion for demystifying heavy machinery through innovative simplifications that make advanced systems more accessible to operators. Vicki Knott speaks about … Read more

Elevator Pitch:CruxOCM revolutionizes industrial pipeline operations by providing adaptive automation software that dramatically improves safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Our platform enables control room operators to maximize throughput while reducing manual errors, delivering an additional 2-7% top line revenue. We transform complex industrial processes into seamless, optimized operations that minimize environmental impact and maximize operational excellence. … Read more

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / CruxOCM, a leading provider of their co-pilot technology for the energy sector, is excited to announce that Delek Logistics Partners, a prominent player in the energy industry, has chosen CruxOCM for their control center operations automation. This strategic selection underscores Delek Logistics Partner’s dedication to advancing operational safety, optimizing … Read more

CruxOCM Secures $17 Million Series A Funding to Enable Automation Tools in Energy Control Rooms SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 14, 2024 / CruxOCM, a leader in co-pilot technology for control room operators, today announced the closing of a $17 million Series A funding round. The round was led by M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), … Read more

Oil and gas companies shouldn’t fear generative artificial intelligence (AI). That’s what Mudit Kapur, the North America Energy and Commodities Lead at Publicis Sapient, told Rigzone in an exclusive interview. “The industry understands generative AI can’t solve all problems, but the risk is thinking the elephant has to be eaten all at once,” Kapur said, … Read more

Vicki Knott, P.Eng, CEO and Co-Founder at CruxOCM, offers a recap of the American Petroleum Institute Pipeline Control Room and Cybernetics Conference 2024: Vicki Knott recaps API Pipeline Control Room and Cybernetics Conference 2024 The American Petroleum Institute (API) was formed in 1919. As with any organisation in the Western world whose premise is the … Read more