BKW AG
116 simulate loads and scenarios to enable data-driven management of the system to optimise maintenance and expansion of the grid under various scenarios in the near term and to strategic level up to 25 years . With its expansion over the past decade , BKW has access to a wealth of new data sets through its acquired engineering companies . “ By combining that data , we have the capability to develop completely new products to help our customers to make better decisions , or support them with deciding where to build new streets , new grids , or whatever infrastructure is necessary ,” Zinniker says .
Change management throughout the expansion has illustrated the faith
BKW has in its employees , placing new tools in their hands and asking how best they can augment their roles with the new technologies . “ We support our staff with adapting to and embracing new technologies ,” Zinniker reflects . “ The Office 365 rollout throughout the organisation is one example where we actually said : ‘ We ’ re not going to tell you how you have to work . Here is a toolbox . Just use it . Play around with it . We will help you to understand it , but you have to find your own way of working .’ Through this method , people could see for themselves that the tool would help them to manage new challenges in the market .” In action , the wider internal benefits of the technologies have bec-
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