Independent research and advisory board, Verdantix, has recognised TenForce as an EHS software frontrunner in its EHS Software: Green Quadrant for 2023. The report provides insight into the latest trends shaping the EHS software ecosystem, as well as an assessment of the 23 leading vendors, to help organizations better understand the market and assist those responsible for implementing EHS software applications.

Three Top Trends According to EHS Software: Green Quadrant 2023

1. Interest from Investors Is Growing and the EHS Software Market Is Primed for Consolidation

Healthy growth has fuelled competition, resulting in a notable increase in market activity. Between 2021 and 2022 there were more than 50 EHS software-linked acquisitions, investments and asset sales, including the strategic investment that brought TenForce into the Elisa IndustrIQ solution and Tenforce’s acquisition of Process Data Control (PDC) Corp.

2. The Application of AI and IoT Data Streams Is Diffusing throughout EHS Workflows

With hardware costs decreasing, and partnerships with IoT firms, such as the Permit to Work collaboration between Rombit and TenForce, becoming more commonplace, EHS software firms are primed for IoT device integration. With this expansion of IoT ecosystems, the resulting growth in EHS data, and the ability to leverage AI it will become easier to harness predictive analytics to facilitate proactive risk management strategies.

3. Fewer Customers Are Coming from Excel or Paper-Based Workflows

COVID-driven digitization has resulted in fewer organizations coming from Excel or paper-based workflows. Instead, most organizations are progressing up the maturity curve in a bid to replace legacy systems with integrated EHS platforms that will aid proactive risk management.

Praise for TenForce: Three Key Findings

Source: Verdantix, EHS Software: Green Quadrant 2023

Verdantix’s Green Quadrant gave special recognition to TenForce’s platform for its strong Control of Work and Operational Risk capabilities and highlighted three key strengths.

1. Control of Work Frontrunners

TenForce’s high-performing Control of Work functionality is bolstered by its Permit to Work and Shift Management modules. The platform’s Permit to Work workflow stands out for its comprehensive risk assessments, integrated isolations management, detailed records for Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs), and permit compliance tracking. Additionally, the platform’s mobile app enables users to create permits and access asset information via QR codes for easy tracking and input.

In the survey, TenForce’s Shift Management functionality was recognised as one of the most robust among all vendors. It covers all aspects of shift handover and provides visibility into active permits, isolations, and change requests.

2. Strengthening Safety Management Through Strategic Partnerships

TenForce excels in safety management with its integration of Enhesa’s regulatory content, allowing for regulatory tracking and follow-up. Its safety meeting management feature set supports the documentation, planning, and follow-up of meetings, with the ability for users to create and plan meetings, include documents, set a meeting agenda, invite users, and link to past meetings.

3. Trailblazers for IoT Device Integrations

TenForce is leading the industry when it comes to IoT device integrations, as demonstrated by their latest advancements. These include the development of TenForce Senses, which has allowed for the successful deployment of numerous wearable and sensor integrations. And the partnership with Rombit which uses the RombitONE industrial wearable solution to enhance Permit to Work management with real-time location and event data and alerts.

For potential buyers of EHS Software solutions, Verdantix offers the following advice:

With hundreds of customers in the manufacturing and utility verticals, plus years of experience in the operational risk sector, TenForce is well placed to support these industries with a robust EHS solution that can support operational reliability, as evidenced by its inclusion in the 2021 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Process Safety Management.

Moreover, TenForce is primed to support forward-thinking firms that are keen to integrate IoT into their risk management programmes. TenForce has embraced the ability of IoT devices to enhance organizational safety and risk management and has been increasingly partnering with new IoT technology providers, as well as developing new APIs to enhance integrations with a range of devices.

The EHS Software: Green Quadrant for 2023 positions TenForce as a leading specialist in the EHS software market. This recognition is due to their ability to meet customer demands through innovative product development and industry expertise, providing an evolving EHS software solution that can cater to both the current and future needs of their customers.

Delve into the full Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 report for more key findings on the EHS software market.