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As such , digital leaders are striving to consolidate their efforts to build a diverse platform ecosystem , leveraging intelligent digital solutions for smart operations . To achieve this , the industry will need to transition from a linear , manufacturingdriven , resource-heavy conventional business model , to a demand-driven , multi-faceted , and digital platform business model .
In order to be an effective space for key players in the energy industry to collaborate , innovate , connect , co-develop , and transact , a platform ecosystem needs to be open , trusted , and transparent to ensure genuine conversations and real problem-solving .
“ Digital technology will be fundamental to help us to manage a more distributed , diverse and decentralised energy system . It is already transforming the way we manage our assets today ,” said Dan Jeavons , Vice President for Digital Innovation and Computational Science at Shell .
Seven challenges to accelerating digital transformation
• Finding the right technology solutions
• Access to technology
• Lack of implementation knowledge
• Integration of new technologies
• Slow uptake
• Siloes
• Supply chain issues
“ At the heart of it , climate change and digitalisation both require working together and managing change . Getting everyone aligned and moving in the right direction has been one of the main difficulties for climate action . To make digitalisation projects successful , breaking down silos and facilitating cultural change within companies is very important ,” said Sophie Borgne , Senior Vice President of the Digital Power line of business at Schneider Electric . energydigital . com 47