A Fresh Take on Digital Transformation with Seth Johnstone

Seth Johnstone, the Client Engagement Leader for Water Utility Digital Solutions at 1898 & Co., provides a fresh perspective on digital transformation at water utilities. Seth crushes this interview, and no matter how much you think you know about digital transformation, you will learn from taking a listen to Seth. Plus, Reese Tisdale kicks off another year of Bluefield on Tap with a Top 5 issues list. See if your issues list matches Reese’s list.

In this session, you’ll learn about:

• Seth’s unique background in water
• What an underwater archaeologist does
• Seth’s thoughts on technology and workforce replacement
• Seth’s awesome take on the essential function of technology for a utility
• Why Seth believes most of what a utility does from an asset perspective is location-based
• What the “laser guided shovel” is
• Cybersecurity issues for utilities
• The IT and OT cybersecurity issues and how to marry them together
• Why utilities need to prepare for and respond to hyperlocal issues

Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:

• Seth’s LinkedIn page
• 1898 & Co.’s website

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