From data to action: building a digital twin of Brabant Water’s network with Xylem Vue

Brabant Water has embarked on a journey towards a unified, data-driven operating model, driven by increasing operational complexity. The utility is harnessing the Xylem Vue platform to support the development of a digital twin to provide a holistic, real-time view of its supply network, covering an area of around 19,000 km and supplying water to 2.6 million people. The platform brings together data from multiple disparate sources, including SCADA, GIS, and smart meters, enabling the switch from fragmented insights to data-driven, operational decisions.

In this webinar, experts from Brabant Water will be explaining why the project was needed, the challenges faced, and the benefits already observed and expected as the digital twin becomes the operational “source of truth.” They will move from vision to practice, sharing lessons learned and presenting a live demo of the platform in action.

Learning objectives

• See how Brabant Water uses the Xylem Vue platform to deliver its digital twin and provide a single, trusted operational view of the network
• Learn how different data sources were integrated to provide both network oversight and operational insight within a single platform.
• Explore Brabant’s journey from pilot to platform and the lessons learned during the process.
• Watch a live demo of the solution in action.

About the presenters  

Wouter Huisman, Program Manager – Brabant Water

Wouter Huisman is Program Manager for the Digital Twin program at Brabant Water, a utility serving 1.2 million customers in the southern Netherlands with a 19.000 kilometre distribution network. The program aims to implement a Digital Twin of the distribution network, comprising several projects such as deploying sensors throughout the network, introducing smart water meters, implementing the Xylem Vue data platform with tools for the control room, and fostering a digital way of working. Wouter holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Twente and has over 10 years of experience in drinking water, underground infrastructure and asset management of distribution networks.

Ludo Beumer, Project manager IT – Brabant Water

Biography summary: Ludo Beumer is a driven and seasoned IT project manager with a strong background in information technology and expertise in system integrations. He has worked with multiple digital agencies, operating at the intersection of technology and business. His approach is defined by collaboration, transparency, and a strong focus on results—always with a keen eye for technology, organizational priorities, and the human factor.

Moderator: Ruth Clarke, Head of Digital, UK&I - Xylem

Biography summary: Ruth Clarke is a civil engineer with over 25 years’ experience of working with digital solutions within the water industry. Ruth started her career as a consulting civil engineer undertaking river and coastal modelling studies, but has since been involved in many projects from the delivery of flood and wastewater forecasting platforms, through to smart water and wastewater SaaS solutions. Ruth re-joined Xylem in 2023 as the Head of Digital, UK&I.