United States, Oct. 6 -- Global data and AI leader SAS has been named to Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech, an annual list recognizing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and shape the future. SAS is recognized in the Applied AI category for its digital twin technology used by Sterilcentral, Denmark's largest medical sterilization provider, to optimize the cleaning, logistics planning and delivery of surgical instruments across hospitals. These improvements ultimately help doctors get the tools they need, surgeries start on time and patients receive safer care. The power of digital twinsA digital twin is a dynamic virtual replica of a real-world system, continuously updated with operational data so orga...