The future of digital twin technology is heading for the runway at one of the largest airports in the United States.

Willow earlier this month announced a partnership with Microsoft linking WillowTwin to the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, which will streamline sustainability reporting soon to be required from building owners by the SEC and enable real-time "action points" that can be deployed to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency.

But Willow has its eyes on a much bigger prize. The digital twin leader and the tech giant are working together on an AI-driven platform that integrates all building systems and data sources, writes "rules" for them and—ultimately—automates building management functions across a portfolio, assuming responsibilities including command, control and cybersecurity.

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