Scott MacKenzie and Pieter discussed the potential of digital twin technology in the industrial sector, emphasizing the need for standards and proper implementation to achieve real business value. They highlighted the importance of digital twins in addressing business problems and achieving ROI, particularly in asset-intensive industries like oil and gas, mining, energy, and utilities. The conversation emphasized the significance of digital twin technology in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing decision-making in these industries.

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• [ ] Connect with Pieter van Schalkwyk on LinkedIn
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Outline

Digital twin technology and its challenges.

• Peter, CEO of XMPro, discusses digital twin technology at OMG's Q1 meeting.
• Pieter highlights increasing complexity in digital twin technology, emphasizing need for standards and interoperability.

Digital twin capabilities and their importance in business.

• Pieter explains technology-agnostic approach to digital twins, focusing on business value.
• Pieter emphasizes the importance of understanding capabilities in the digital twin context.
• Pieter and Scott MacKenzie discuss how to identify and prioritize capabilities in an organization.
• Pieter discusses vetting capabilities for digital twin technology with industry practitioners and DTC members.

Digital twin technology and its applications in various industries.

• Pieter suggests expanding the digital twin standard to include emerging technologies like Gen AI, while also making it machine-readable for easier adoption and compliance.
• Scott MacKenzie appreciates the simplicity of the digital twin standard, which allows for easy explanation and understanding, even for non-technical individuals.
• Pieter MacKenzie, CEO of XM Pro, discusses digital twin technology and its applications in asset-intensive industries.
• Pieter encourages listeners to reach out to him on LinkedIn for more information and collaboration.