Internet of Things Journal – May 22, 2015 – With oil prices slumping, producers in the United States are seeking ways in which to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. To help them along, San Antonio-based WellAware offers a technology platform consisting of sensors and communication networks that enable oil and gas companies to prioritize their inspection operations while reducing the labor and resources needed to carry out safety checks. WellAware announced this week that it is now providing On-Ramp Wireless’ long-range, lower-power communication network hardware and connectivity to its oil and gas customers operating across 55,000 square miles of the most active U.S. oil and gas fields. Those fields generate more than 50 percent of total U.S. production, according to WellAware.  Read more>>