15: Why Utilities Need Digital Twins with Bentley's Brent Jensen & Siemens's Wayne Dias

Episode #15: "Why Utilities Need Digital Twins" with Brent Jensen of Bentley and Wayne Dias of Siemens - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast] This week, Energy Central brings you a special conversation about the digitalization of the utility sector and the imperative role that digital twin technology will play in this industry evolution. Host DW Keefer and Producer Matt Chester are joined in the podcast booth by Brent Jensen, Sales Engagement Director with Bentley Systems, and Wayne Dias, U.S. Product Manager for PSS Sincal from Siemens. Through this engaging and spirited conversation, Brent and Wayne detail the inevitable changes that utility leaders must recognize are going on and argue for why digital twin should be a core focus for all areas of these power providers moving forward. Brent and Wayne break down this complex topic to make their compelling arguments in a way that allows all to understand the importance, whether this is the first you’re hearing of the digital twin or if you’re knee-deep in the digitalization process. By the end of this episode, you’ll be eagerly seeking out the decision-makers at your organization to pass on the argument for digital twins yourself. A special thanks to Bentley Systems for supporting this edition of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast. Key Links: Energy Central Post for Episode: https://energycentral.com/c/iu/energy-central-power-perspectives%E2%84%A2-podcast-special-edition-digital-twins-critical Brent Jensen’s Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/256068 Wayne Dias’s Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/256215 Bentley Systems on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/bentley