There was a time not too far in the past when digital twins were mentioned only in the context of asset-intensive industries like manufacturing, mining, and construction. Today, however, digital twin technology is not only seeing widespread adoption across all verticals but also driving intense M&A activity in the intelligent automation space. The reason is clear: digital twin technology is enabling enterprises to overcome some of the key challenges within the intelligent automation space. In the following pages, we take a look at the role of digital twins in propelling automation maturity in today’s digital-first ecosystem and why businesses should give serious thought to the potential that this technology represents.