In this podcast episode, Sandi Coughlin and David Swank welcome Ted Wilmas, the lead architect for the nxEI360 platform, to discuss digital twins and graph technology. They emphasize the significance of building high-fidelity software models of physical objects and how digital twins can enhance various aspects of operations. Ted highlights the importance of integrating data sources from various systems into a digital twin and how this can lead to increased efficiency and innovation. The discussion also touches on the potential of digital twins in the energy industry, distributed energy resource management, and virtual power plants. Throughout the conversation, they express their excitement about the possibilities that technology and digital twins bring and acknowledge the role of individuals like Ted in pushing the boundaries of what's possible.