Southern Enterprise Awards 2025/ 24 Progress & Traceability Tracking System Most Innovative Offshore Wind Software 2025 Working in offshore wind – think the wind turbines out in the middle of the ocean – comes with a number of challenges, the most pressing of which being receiving clarity on traceability when it comes to wind-farm construction. Smart Client Ltd – the ‘Total Client Solution’ – solves this by providing a system that is fully traceable, making everything from manufacturing to installation as straightforward and as compliant as possible. Below, we take a closer look at this innovative software. A tracking and traceability system designed to help manage every aspect of offshore wind-farm construction, Smart Client is an easy-touse software that is customised to the unique needs of each client. By providing real-time tracking from on-site inputs, the company is offering a service that is currently lacking in the market – conveniently solving the issue of traceability through an intuitive user interface that is simple to not only learn but master. Made up of two parts – a data-capture app and a map-based display – the former sees certain users input the progress and traceability side of things through a task-based system, whereas the latter shows progress through an interactive map, where real-time updates are provided, vessel tracking is implemented, and weather data is shared. Thanks to this dual approach, the system is currently in use across several highprofile projects, including the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in Dogger Bank and the Calvados Offshore Wind Project in France. The initial idea for the software was just to cover the offshorecables side of the industry, but it has quickly expanded to include turbines and foundations, with onshore cables also now available, alike, making it the perfect companion for energy professionals. Adding to the value the solution provides is the recent addition of an integrated punch-list system, which helps to streamline the processes around project deficiencies and outstanding tasks. These regular tweaks are common. As mentioned above, one of the key distinguishing points of the software is that it is fully customisable to the customer, resulting in a bespoke approach. A representative for Smart Client explained it best: “They don’t have to fit their work into our system; we tailor our system to their work. We use one-to-one management of each project to ensure requirements are fully captured, and are always on hand to help them.” They continued: “Other software attempting to copy us does not do this, it’s down to the user to do all the work.” Failure to match the level of quality and efficiency offered by Smart Client’s system largely stems from the fact that its competitors cannot match the prowess of the team here. Comprising individuals active within the industry, staying ahead of the curve is something these experts have made a name for themselves doing. Aside from their hands-on experience, this team all work together in a way that sees them respond quickly to the needs of clients, and they will rarely decline a request, instead working tirelessly to fulfil it. It took around two years to both develop the system and ensure it was ready to roll out to market, so it is no surprise that this team operate around a sense of camaraderie that most businesses could only hope to achieve. Although they are only a small group, these dedicated individuals are aligned wholly with the pursuit of client satisfaction. This is why they work at all levels – from sub-contracting to maintenance – raising the industry bar. With new wind farms being built off the coast of the UK and across the rest of the world at a tremendous rate – this thanks to their ability to reduce pollution and contribute to a greener world – the blend of an exceptional system and dedicated manpower Smart Client Ltd offers sees it destined for great things as we move through the rest of 2025 and beyond. Recognised as the Most Innovative Offshore Wind Software 2025 for its efforts so far this year, we urge readers to follow the link below for more on the company’s inimitable system. Contact: Craig Finbow Company: Smart Client Ltd Web Address: https://www.smart-client.org/
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