ChampionX Expands Digital Offering with Launch of Spotlight EDGE™, the First and Only Microsoft Azure Certified Device for Hazardous Environments

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ChampionX Corporation announced that its Spotlight EDGE™ has achieved Microsoft’s Azure Certified Device and Edge Managed certifications, becoming the only Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX finished product listed in the Microsoft Azure Certified Device Catalog.

The device enables a scalable solution for edge computing, supporting various communication protocols, boosting efficiency, and promoting sustainability goals for customers.

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• Spotlight EDGE™ is the only Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX finished product in Microsoft Azure Certified Device Catalog.
• Achieving Azure certifications enhances ChampionX's credibility in technology and digital transformation.
• Spotlight EDGE™ supports multiple communication protocols, expanding its usability in various industrial applications.
• The device promotes efficiency and sustainability, aligning with customer needs.

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The only hyper-connected ‘Edge Managed’ device for enabling global industrial digital transformation

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChampionX Corporation (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHX) announced today that its Spotlight EDGE™ has received Microsoft’s “Azure Certified Device” and “Edge Managed” certifications. The device is the only Class 1 Division 2 and ATEX finished product featured in the Microsoft Azure Certified Device Catalog.

“With Microsoft Azure Device certification of Spotlight, our customers can deploy a scalable and modular solution that optimizes cost, increases edge computing and analytics, and provides a fit-for-purpose solution to meet business requirements,” said Ali Raza, senior vice president and chief digital officer for ChampionX. “The low-powered edge device supports multiple communication protocols such as LTE, Bluetooth, DUST, and Wireless HART to name a few. Spotlight enables legacy and new users to participate in a connected and smart ecosystem. Securing this certification demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to drive technology with impact across our businesses in support of our customers’ efficiency and sustainability goals.”

Spotlight EDGE utilizes advanced industrial hardware security features such as on-board TPM (Trusted Platform Module) and SIM eSIM, along with multiple connectivity protocols to leverage hyper-connectivity environments.

About ChampionX
ChampionX is a global leader in chemistry solutions and highly engineered equipment and technologies that help companies drill for and produce oil and gas safely and efficiently around the world. ChampionX’s products provide efficient functioning throughout the lifecycle of a well with a focus on the production phase of wells. To learn more about ChampionX, visit our website at www.championX.com.

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Investor Contact:
Byron Pope – byron.pope@championx.com – 281-602-0094

Media Contact:
John Breed – john.breed@championx.com – 281-403-3751

FAQ

What certifications did ChampionX's Spotlight EDGE™ receive?

ChampionX's Spotlight EDGE™ received Microsoft’s Azure Certified Device and Edge Managed certifications.

What is the significance of Spotlight EDGE™ being in the Microsoft Azure Certified Device Catalog?

Its inclusion highlights its compliance with industry standards for safety and effectiveness in digital transformation.

How does Spotlight EDGE™ support industrial applications?

The device supports various communication protocols such as LTE, Bluetooth, DUST, and Wireless HART, enhancing its applicability in industrial settings.

What are the benefits of using ChampionX's Spotlight EDGE™?

It provides a scalable solution optimizing costs, improving edge computing, and supporting business efficiency and sustainability goals.