b'16 Partner News Summer 2023EnterpriseKey Challenges of Digital Twin Implementation Some of the challenges regarding the implementation of Digital Twins are technicalhow do we develop and evolve the technologies that enable Digital Twins. There is extensive work already ongoing in these areassuch as the 6G wireless communication technology that will allow IoT devices to transfer the huge volumes of data required for digital twinsincluding with theoretical possibilities of 6G for low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications.However, still more challenges lie with integration and risk management.Digital Twins: how do weIntegration lies at the heart of any successful implementation. One element lies integrate and manage risk inaround system architecture definition using modern, data-driven approaches. security critical environments A key element of data sharing is data securityAI federation and homomorphic encryption lie as key enhancing technologies in this space. By collaborating with industry and academic partners, Synoptix, a Bristol-based SME thatThe implementation of Digital Twins withinSynoptix intends to implement new specialises in systems engineering, isbusinesses can lead to reduced productcryptographic advancements in this space. working across industry and academia todelivery time, optimised manufacturing deliver viable digital twin models that meetand product performance, improvedRisk Management presents as a key problem the requirements of users. Digital Twinsrisk identification and mitigation, virtualfor trust in Digital Twin technologies. are one of the technologies with the mostcommissioning and integration, optimisedSafety critical products require controls potential for impact across the world in theobsolescence management, and improvedsuch as that specified in ISO 13485 for next 5 years, as indicated by their featuresupply chain management/smartmedical devices or DEFSTAN 00-56 for in the Gartner Top 3 Strategic Technologycontracting.defence applications. The need for robust Trends for 2023.validation and verification in safety-critical There are 4 key enabling technologies toindustries is often difficult to balance with However, there are significant challengesmaximise the utility of Digital Twins: rapidly advancing technologies. Synoptixs to their implementation, especially in highlyexperience in delivering safety critical regulated and security critical environments.systems for our customers leads us to There are many different definitions ofthe conclusion that rigorous but agile risk Digital Twin being applied across a widemanagement strategies lie at the heart of range of industries. However, there are 3Internet of Things (IoT) delivering safe systems. common elements that are vital to a Digital Twin system:Digital Twins: Are they really the future?Synoptix believes that Digital Twin technology will continue to transform how businesses operate as we move further Two-way data flow Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the 4th Industrial Revolution. Howeverwe cannot allow ourselves to become complacent and abandon the safeguards that protect and secure our infrastructurewhether in defence, healthcare, energy, Extended Reality (XR) or any other critical national infrastructure Both physical and digital assetsand Digital Twins do not provide a magic bullet solution, especially when companies have unrealistic expectations.Analytics and decision making aids Cloud Computing'