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Empowering Utility Undergrounding Initiatives through VISTAR

30m · CapTech Trends · 28 Jun 14:00

A discussion with Dominion Energy. 

In this episode of CapTech Trends, we speak with Les Carter, Strategic Advisor for Grid Resiliency at Dominion Energy. Les, affectionately referred to as "The Godfather of Undergrounding" discusses how the new VISTAR(SM) app developed by CapTech is helping change how they approach undergrounding efforts and the adoption of emerging technologies. 

 Listen in as we discuss: 

  • How the decision to introduce AR positively disrupted Dominion Energy's outlook on emerging technologies.
  • Key advantages and challenges to using VISTAR for undergrounding.
  • Advice for leaders who are incorporating AR and emerging tech into their companies. 
  • How to increase tech adoption both internally and with customers. 

Learn more about VISTAR: https://www.captechconsulting.com/solutions/vistar 

 The VISTAR app is now available for download on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vistar-by-captech/id6449709614 

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