In the ever-evolving landscape of pipeline integrity management, digital transformation is no longer a luxury – but a necessity. For one major gas transmission operator in Oceania, the end-of-life of a long-standing software system presented both a challenge and an opportunity: modernising its asset integrity management approach while ensuring the highest data security and operational efficiency standards.
This article explores how the operator, in collaboration with ROSEN, successfully transitioned to the NIMA Integrity Management Platform – an ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified solution – ushering in a new era of secure, scalable, and insight-driven pipeline integrity management.
The challenge: aging software in a data-intensive environment
For over a decade, the operator relied on a legacy software system to manage the integrity of its extensive gas transmission network. As the software approached the end of its lifecycle, the operator faced a critical decision: how to continue managing a growing volume of pipeline data and integrity activities without compromising on compliance, safety, or efficiency, especially in the face of limited internal resources and staffing constraints.
Key requirements included:
- A centralised, accessible repository for pipeline data.
- Compliance with international standards and regulations.
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities through advanced analytics.
- A secure, scalable, and future-proof digital asset integrity management platform.
- Expert support enabling effective operations despite limited staffing.
The solution
ROSEN answered the call with a comprehensive solution: the NIMA Integrity Management Platform, which is deployed as a Software as a Service (SaaS) within the operator’s dedicated environment. Crucially, this environment is hosted on ROSEN’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified IT infrastructure, ensuring that data security and information governance are embedded at the core of the solution.
Why ISO 27001 matters
In today’s hyper-connected world, where organisations rely heavily on digital systems, safeguarding sensitive information has become a mission-critical, strategic priority. Cyber threats are growing in frequency, sophistication, and impact, ranging from data breaches and ransomware attacks to insider threats and system vulnerabilities. In this environment, information security is not just an IT concern but a critical business imperative. Organisations must not only protect sensitive data but also demonstrate accountability and resilience while proactively managing related evolving risks.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the globally recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Certification to this standard demonstrates that an organisation has implemented a systematic approach to managing sensitive information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The standard embeds a cycle of continuous (re-)evaluation and improvement, guaranteeing that security practices evolve in response to emerging threats, technological changes, and organisational growth.
For pipeline operators, where data accuracy and security are paramount, an ISO/IEC 27001:2022-certified solution affirms:
- Risk mitigation against cyber threats and data breaches: a structured framework for identifying vulnerabilities, implementing protective measures, and minimising the likelihood and impact of security incidents across digital infrastructure.
- Regulatory compliance with industry and governmental standards: a documented and auditable approach supporting national and international regulatory requirements, e.g. data protection, minimising legal exposure, and supporting long-term compliance sustainability.
- Operational resilience through structured information governance: clearly defined policies, roles, and procedures that support business continuity, enable rapid incident response, and affirm the consistent protection of critical data assets.
- Stakeholder confidence in the integrity of digital systems and services: a visible demonstration of commitment to information security, enhancing trust among regulators, partners, investors, and customers in the reliability and maturity of digital operations.
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