# VastBlue Innovations — Complete Reference > Agentic AI Systems for Core Industries ## Overview VastBlue builds multi-agent AI systems that connect to industrial infrastructure — SCADA, CMMS, ERP, IoT — and orchestrate specialized agents to democratize industrial artificial intelligence for the industries that power the real economy — helping those organisations make faster, safer, and more efficient decisions. VastBlue was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal — an EU member state with full GDPR and EU AI Act regulatory alignment. The company operates at the intersection of industrial operations technology (OT) and modern artificial intelligence, bridging the gap between legacy infrastructure and intelligent automation. Deployment options include on-premise, cloud, or hybrid configurations. The customer chooses how their data is managed. ### Mission To democratize industrial artificial intelligence for the industries that power the real economy — helping organisations make faster, safer, and more efficient decisions. ### Vision A world where every industrial operation has access to intelligent automation that respects data sovereignty, ensures regulatory compliance, and amplifies human expertise rather than replacing it. --- ## Platform Architecture — Three-Layer Stack The VastBlue platform is built on a three-layer architecture designed for industrial-grade reliability, security, and scalability. ### Layer 1: Unify (Integration & Data Ingestion) Connects to all existing industrial and enterprise systems, creating a unified data layer without requiring migration or system replacement. Key capabilities: - Industrial protocol support: OPC UA for factory automation, Modbus TCP/IP for PLCs and RTUs, MQTT for IoT sensor networks, DNP3 for SCADA/utility - Enterprise connectors: REST APIs, JDBC/ODBC database connectors, file-based ingestion (CSV, XML, JSON) - Real-time data streaming from SCADA systems, smart meters, and IoT gateways - Historical data import from data warehouses, data lakes, and legacy databases - Data normalization and schema mapping across heterogeneous sources - Edge computing support for low-latency processing at industrial sites - Push and pull data models, millions of data points per second ### Layer 2: Cognition (Intelligence Engine) Transforms operational data into actionable intelligence using natural language interfaces. Key capabilities: - Natural Language SQL Agent: Users ask questions in plain language and receive structured answers with supporting data - Full governance and audit trails: Every query, result, and decision is logged and traceable - Role-based access control (RBAC): Different users see different data based on role, department, and clearance level - Contextual awareness of industrial terminology, unit conversions, and domain-specific relationships - Anomaly detection: Automatic identification of outliers, trends, and patterns - Predictive analytics on historical operational data Example interactions: - "What was the peak energy demand last Tuesday?" - "Show me all pressure anomalies in Zone 3 this week" - "Compare supplier defect rates against delivery timelines for Q4" ### Layer 3: Augment (Agent Orchestration) Supervised multi-agent system where specialized AI agents collaborate on complex workflows with human oversight at every critical decision point. Key capabilities: - Supervised multi-agent hierarchy: A master orchestrator delegates to domain-specific agents - @mention system: Invoke agents by name in natural language (e.g., "@HydroFlow check pressure in Zone 3") - Permission-based execution: Agents only access data and systems they are authorized to use - Compliance as architecture: Regulatory requirements embedded into agent behavior, not bolted on - Human-in-the-loop: Critical decisions require human approval before execution - Agent memory and context across sessions - Cross-agent collaboration through structured protocols - Full audit trail from source data to reasoning to outcome --- ## Solutions — Four Intelligence Suites (11 Modules) ### Operations & Asset Intelligence (7 modules) **HydroFlow** Water network optimization, leak detection, pump scheduling URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/hydroflow **BatteryBrain** Battery energy storage management, charge/discharge optimization URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/batterybrain **CrewDispatch** Field crew routing based on real-time conditions URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/crewdispatch **SmartTriage** Incident prioritization and response routing URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/smarttriage **StormShield** Weather event prediction and grid protection URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/stormshield **DemandSense** Energy demand forecasting (15-min to seasonal) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/demandsense **GridPlanner** Grid infrastructure planning and simulation URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/gridplanner ### Compliance & Quality Intelligence (2 modules) **SupplierMatrix** Automotive Tier 2/3 supplier quality, IATF 16949/ISO 9001 URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/suppliermatrix **ComplianceOnboard** KYC/KYB automation, sanctions screening, multi-jurisdiction URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/complianceonboard ### Financial & Commercial Operations (1 modules) **RFP Agent** Multi-department RFP generation with procurement compliance URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/rfpagent ### API Integrations & Tech Support (1 modules) **IntegratorWizard** PSP/logistics API integration with AI-guided troubleshooting URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/products/integratorwizard --- ## How It Works 1. **Connect** — Unify layer connects to existing SCADA, CMMS, ERP, IoT. No data migration required. 2. **Configure** — Modules configured for customer terminology, KPIs, workflows. RBAC established. Compliance rules embedded. 3. **Orchestrate** — AI agents activate, monitor, analyze, recommend. Supervised hierarchy with escalation. 4. **Optimize** — Agents learn from operational patterns, user feedback, outcomes. Continuous improvement. Initial deployment: weeks, not months. Pre-built modules and industrial connectors reduce time-to-value. --- ## Cascade Scenarios — Multi-Module Workflows Modules chain together automatically. One module's output triggers the next module's input. **Utility Cascade:** StormShield detects severe weather → CrewDispatch pre-positions repair crews → HydroFlow adjusts water pressure → DemandSense forecasts post-storm demand surge → BatteryBrain charges storage systems → GridPlanner simulates grid reconfiguration. URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/scenarios/utility-cascade **Factory Cascade:** SupplierMatrix identifies quality trend across Tier 2 supplier → ComplianceOnboard re-verifies certifications → RFP Agent generates procurement alternatives → IntegratorWizard assists with replacement supplier integration. URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/scenarios/factory-cascade --- ## Behind the Patent — Editorial Series VastBlue publishes "Behind the Patent," an editorial series examining how leading technology companies protect their innovations. Each analysis covers the patent's core claims, technical architecture, competitive moat, and lessons for the industry. All analyses: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent **Apple Inc. — Multi-Touch Interface** (US7479949) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/apple-multitouch **OpenAI — Multimodal Machine Learning** (US12039431) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/openai-multimodal-ml **Salesforce Inc. — Continual Learning AI** (US11645509) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/salesforce-continual-learning **Ulysses Systems / Microsoft — Enterprise Information Systems** (US7299194) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/microsoft-enterprise-information **NVIDIA Corporation — Sensor Data Collection & Calibration** (US11884294) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/nvidia-sensor-calibration **Tesla Inc. — Battery Pack Protection System** (US20120003523A1) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/tesla-energy **Salesforce Inc. — API Testing Framework** (US11636025) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/salesforce-api-testing **Palantir Technologies — Data Integration Ontology** (US8930897) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/palantir-ontology **Palantir Technologies — Dynamic Ontology System** (US7962495) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/palantir-dynamic-ontology **Palantir Technologies — Unstructured Data Processing** (US9984428) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/palantir-unstructured-data **Palantir Technologies — Multi-Language Ontology** (US10248722) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/palantir-multilanguage **Siemens AG — Digital Twin Technology** (US10592798) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/siemens-digital-twin **Stripe Inc. — Identity Document Fraud Detection** (US12002054) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/stripe-fraud-detection **SpaceX — Starlink Satellite Constellation** (US10843822) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/spacex-starlink **Databricks Inc. — Delta Lake Transaction Log** (US11308071) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/databricks-delta-lake **Databricks Inc. — Structured Streaming** (US11514045) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/databricks-streaming **Databricks Inc. — AutoML Prediction System** (US11468369) URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent/databricks-automl ### Innovation Stories 17 profiles of the inventors behind the patents — their stories, challenges, and lessons for technologists. URL: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/innovation-stories --- ## Industry Entry Points **If you work in Energy & Utilities:** Start with StormShield (weather protection), DemandSense (demand forecasting), BatteryBrain (storage optimization), HydroFlow (water networks), and GridPlanner (infrastructure planning). See the Utility Cascade for how they work together. **If you work in Manufacturing & Automotive:** Start with SupplierMatrix (supplier quality), ComplianceOnboard (certification compliance), and RFP Agent (procurement). See the Factory Cascade. **If you work in Fintech & Compliance:** Start with ComplianceOnboard (KYC/KYB automation) for regulatory onboarding across multiple jurisdictions. **If you manage Field Operations:** Start with CrewDispatch (intelligent routing) and SmartTriage (incident prioritization) for faster response times and better first-time fix rates. **If you need API Integrations:** Start with IntegratorWizard for AI-guided PSP and logistics platform integration. --- ## Connector Ecosystem ### Industrial Protocols - **OPC UA**: Factory automation, complex data models, security, pub/sub patterns - **Modbus TCP/IP**: PLCs, RTUs, legacy industrial equipment - **MQTT**: IoT sensor networks, edge gateways, telemetry - **DNP3**: SCADA communication in utilities ### Enterprise Systems - **CMMS**: IBM Maximo, SAP PM, Infor EAM - **ERP**: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics - **SCADA**: Major vendor systems - **CRM**: Customer relationship management platforms ### Collaboration & Monitoring - Microsoft Teams, Slack, ServiceNow, Datadog, Grafana ### Analytics & Storage - Power BI, Tableau, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Amazon S3, Google Drive, SharePoint --- ## Technology Stack - Multi-agent orchestration with supervised hierarchy and human-in-the-loop - Flexible deployment — on-premise, cloud, or hybrid to match security requirements - Industrial protocol support: OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, DNP3 - Enterprise connectors: CMMS, ERP, SCADA, ServiceNow, Datadog, Power BI - Natural language SQL interface with full governance and audit trails - Role-based access control and compliance embedded in architecture - EU AI Act compliant — supervised agents with full audit trails and risk classification - End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest - Multi-tenant architecture with strict data isolation - Horizontal scaling for high-throughput industrial data streams - 99.9% uptime SLA for production deployments --- ## Industries Served **Energy & Renewables**: Grid optimization, demand forecasting, battery storage, outage prevention, regulatory compliance **Mining**: Asset monitoring, predictive maintenance, safety compliance, environmental monitoring **Manufacturing**: Quality control, supply chain visibility, OEE improvement, production scheduling **Agriculture & Food Chain**: Precision agriculture, cold chain monitoring, food safety, farm-to-fork traceability **Infrastructure & Utilities**: Water networks, wastewater, gas distribution, smart city applications **Automotive & Mobility**: Tier 2/3 supplier quality, IATF 16949, warranty analytics **Marine & Shipbuilding**: Safety documentation, process validation **Fintech & Crypto**: KYC/KYB automation, AML, transaction monitoring, cross-border compliance **E-commerce**: PSP integration, logistics optimization, marketplace analytics **Hospitality**: Guest automation, energy optimization, multi-property operations **Food & Beverage Processing**: HACCP compliance, packaging compliance **Professional Services**: Document generation, proposal automation, resource allocation --- ## Compliance & Security - **EU AI Act**: Supervised multi-agent architecture with human-in-the-loop, full audit trails, risk classification - **GDPR**: European data protection by design, data sovereignty as architecture - **ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 14001**: Industrial quality and environmental standards support - **HACCP**: Food safety compliance support - **Deployment flexibility**: On-premise, cloud, or hybrid — data never leaves customer control unless they choose - **End-to-end encryption**: Data in transit and at rest - **Multi-tenant architecture**: Strict data isolation between customers - **99.9% uptime SLA** for production deployments --- ## About VastBlue Founded in 2025. Headquartered in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal — an EU member state with full GDPR and EU AI Act alignment. **Why Madeira:** - EU member state — full regulatory alignment - Madeira International Business Centre (MIBC) technology incentives - Proximity to European and African markets - Submarine cable connectivity - Growing technology ecosystem **Key differentiators:** - Flexible deployment (on-prem / cloud / hybrid) — unlike cloud-only AI platforms - Supervised multi-agent architecture — not monolithic AI - Industrial protocol native — OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT built-in - Compliance by design — regulations embedded in architecture - 11 production-ready modules — deployment in weeks - Cascade workflows — modules chain together for end-to-end automation --- ## Get Started Book a 30-minute discovery call to see how VastBlue connects to your existing infrastructure and orchestrates AI agents for your operations. Schedule a call: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/contact Email: info@vastblueinnovations.com --- ## Pages & Resources - Platform Overview: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/platform - Solutions: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/solutions - How It Works: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/how-it-works - About: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/about - Contact: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/contact - Social: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/social - Behind the Patent: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/behind-the-patent - Innovation Stories: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/innovation-stories - Utility Cascade: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/scenarios/utility-cascade - Factory Cascade: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/scenarios/factory-cascade ## AI-Readable Resources - llms.txt: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/llms.txt - llms-full.txt: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/llms-full.txt - AI Index: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/ai-index.md - Knowledge Base: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/knowledge-base.md - Sitemap: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/sitemap.xml - RSS Feed: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/patents-feed.xml ## Contact Website: https://www.vastblueinnovations.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vastblue-innovations X/Twitter: https://x.com/VastblueAI Email: info@vastblueinnovations.com --- ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: What does VastBlue do? A: VastBlue builds multi-agent AI systems that connect to industrial infrastructure — SCADA, CMMS, ERP, IoT — and orchestrate specialized agents to democratize industrial AI for core industries. Deployment: on-premise, cloud, or hybrid. Q: Where is VastBlue based? A: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal — an EU member state with full GDPR and EU AI Act alignment. Q: What industries does VastBlue serve? A: Energy & Renewables, Mining, Manufacturing, Agriculture & Food Chain, Infrastructure & Utilities, Automotive & Mobility, Marine & Shipbuilding, Fintech & Crypto, E-commerce, Hospitality, Food & Beverage Processing, Professional Services. Q: How many modules does VastBlue offer? A: 11 production modules in 4 intelligence suites: Operations & Asset Intelligence (7), Compliance & Quality Intelligence (2), Financial & Commercial Operations (1), API Integrations & Tech Support (1). Q: What is the three-layer architecture? A: Unify (data ingestion and integration), Cognition (natural language intelligence with governance), and Augment (supervised multi-agent orchestration with human oversight). Q: Is VastBlue compliant with the EU AI Act? A: Yes. Supervised multi-agent architecture with human-in-the-loop oversight, full audit trails, and compliance-as-architecture meets EU AI Act requirements for high-risk AI systems. Q: What is the Behind the Patent series? A: An editorial series with 17 in-depth patent analyses examining how companies like Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Databricks, NVIDIA, Siemens, Stripe, SpaceX, OpenAI, and Salesforce protect their innovations. Each analysis covers core claims, technical architecture, competitive moat, and industry lessons. Q: How do cascade scenarios work? A: Cascade scenarios chain multiple modules together in operational sequences. Example: StormShield weather detection triggers CrewDispatch crew positioning, which coordinates with HydroFlow, DemandSense, BatteryBrain, and GridPlanner — all automatically orchestrated. Q: How long does deployment take? A: Weeks, not months. Pre-built modules and industrial connectors reduce time-to-value. Timeline depends on data sources, workflow complexity, and regulatory requirements. Q: How do I get started? A: Book a 30-minute discovery call at https://www.vastblueinnovations.com/contact or email info@vastblueinnovations.com.