Dez Blanchfield

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Advisor to global CEOs/C-suites — executive communications on cloud, AI, and enterprise transformation programs

Europe's AI‑First Shift: Bold Strategy or Time Crunch
SocialApr 30, 2026

Europe's AI‑First Shift: Bold Strategy or Time Crunch

Europe’s Pivot to an AI First Future: A Strategic Masterstroke or a Race Against Time? https://t.co/fUdUV67vNh https://t.co/k4rPZxBzR8

By Dez Blanchfield
Fluent Software Group Expands Into Australian Benefits Market
SocialApr 29, 2026

Fluent Software Group Expands Into Australian Benefits Market

Valsoft’s Fluent Software Group Enters the Australian Workforce Benefits Vertical with the Acquisition of Eziway https://t.co/FlaQc1WZ2C https://t.co/jHJvWlndz3

By Dez Blanchfield
Launching Aussie Pencil Brand: New Manufacturing Venture Begins
SocialApr 26, 2026

Launching Aussie Pencil Brand: New Manufacturing Venture Begins

Yes the rumors are true.. I am launching an AUSSIE pencil manufacturing company ( "AUSSIE" brand ).. more info coming soon.. we're busy making stuff at the moment.. https://t.co/5gld0SRXQN

By Dez Blanchfield
Microsoft's GenAI Can't Verify Humans, Brand Credibility Falters
SocialApr 24, 2026

Microsoft's GenAI Can't Verify Humans, Brand Credibility Falters

someone tried to convince me to test the Microsoft GenAI agent ( again ) and I laughed when this is the first thing it presented, it can't prove I am a human, so it can't do AI as the AI...

By Dez Blanchfield
Taiwan's Energy Shortage Threatens Global AI Supply
SocialApr 23, 2026

Taiwan's Energy Shortage Threatens Global AI Supply

Powering the Silicon Shield – Taiwan’s Looming Energy Crisis and the Fate of AI https://t.co/zPfdZlBan8

By Dez Blanchfield
Maximize AMPEAK 2026 with Strategic Alignment & CEO Briefings
SocialApr 23, 2026

Maximize AMPEAK 2026 with Strategic Alignment & CEO Briefings

Getting the Most Out of AMPEAK 2026: A Guide to Strategic Alignment and Private CEO Briefings https://t.co/EKVmRtm6sS

By Dez Blanchfield
Reliability-Centered Maintenance: The Hidden Engine of Modern Industry
SocialApr 19, 2026

Reliability-Centered Maintenance: The Hidden Engine of Modern Industry

The Ghost in the Machine: Why Reliability-Centered Maintenance is the Soul of Modern Industry In 1978, Stanley Nowlan and Howard Heap submitted a report to the United States Department of Defence that would quietly revolutionise the industrial world. https://t.co/h6HtQxz70i

By Dez Blanchfield
Reddit 2026 Cybersecurity Talk Shifts From Phishing To AI Chaos
SocialApr 16, 2026

Reddit 2026 Cybersecurity Talk Shifts From Phishing To AI Chaos

From Phishing to AI Chaos: What My Analysis of All Reddit CyberSecurity Discussions So Far in 2026 Revealed https://t.co/LF7w9E3mMR

By Dez Blanchfield
5G Drives Enterprise Transformation, Says Cyient VP
SocialApr 16, 2026

5G Drives Enterprise Transformation, Says Cyient VP

In this episode of Conversations With Dez. wer'e talking with Aashu Virmani, Vice President & Client Partner of Communications at Cyient, exploration of the impact of 5G on enterprise transformation.. https://t.co/CKThAvWEpM

By Dez Blanchfield
CIOs Suffer From Hype‑Driven
SocialApr 16, 2026

CIOs Suffer From Hype‑Driven

"The 'Vibe Coding' Hangover: Why CIOs Are Paying the Price for 'Janitor in a Drum' Logic", By Craig S. Mullins and Robert Proffitt https://t.co/rj4X6vTgjx

By Dez Blanchfield
Middle East Turmoil Threatens Worldwide Industrial Supply Chains
SocialApr 15, 2026

Middle East Turmoil Threatens Worldwide Industrial Supply Chains

The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry https://t.co/q4PGQdnQp0

By Dez Blanchfield
Chinese Airlines Reshaping Global Aviation Routes
SocialApr 15, 2026

Chinese Airlines Reshaping Global Aviation Routes

The Geopolitics of the Skies – Why Chinese Carriers are Redrawing the Global Aviation Map https://t.co/0ZmuFlEOCE

By Dez Blanchfield
DeepMind's Journey: A No‑Bullshit Machine Intelligence Overview
SocialApr 14, 2026

DeepMind's Journey: A No‑Bullshit Machine Intelligence Overview

#BookMark this to watch.. IMHO it's actually a decent look at the whole DeepMind project and it's journey, it's a good backgrounder for Machine Intelligence sans bullshit AI crap.. https://t.co/ewgUCIUoJa

By Dez Blanchfield
Visit Quarterbac Booth at AMPEAK 2026 for WorkUp Demo
SocialApr 14, 2026

Visit Quarterbac Booth at AMPEAK 2026 for WorkUp Demo

Before #AMPEAK 2026 wraps up on Wednesday in Perth, make sure you drop by the Quarterbac booth and meet Dave Robinson ( Founder/CEO ) and his crew at this years event, say hi, introduce youself, and schedule a followup workshop...

By Dez Blanchfield
Leaders Must Engage Disruptors to Redefine Corporate Autonomy
SocialApr 13, 2026

Leaders Must Engage Disruptors to Redefine Corporate Autonomy

The Autonomy Shift: Redefining the Human Element in the Modern Corporate Landscape "Your organisation’s business unit leaders and key executive roles should spend time with the key disruptors currently reshaping the technological frontier." https://t.co/yskXBmHbXp

By Dez Blanchfield
Mainframe Data Hurdles Slow AI Innovation
SocialApr 10, 2026

Mainframe Data Hurdles Slow AI Innovation

"Feeding the Beast: The Challenges of Using Mainframe Data in AI Models", systems, data, database, ai, and business systems expert Craig Mullins @craigmullins, shares key insights you need to be across to meet today's AI innovation demand. Click to read: https://t.co/FydpThBlPx

By Dez Blanchfield
America's Talent Gap: Need More Engineers and Analysts
SocialApr 7, 2026

America's Talent Gap: Need More Engineers and Analysts

shocking to think Merica doesn't apparenty have a single Software Engineer or Senior Data Analyst suitable to hire, out of 340,000,000 citizens.. there's a opportunity here surely, to setup Unversities, and educate citicens to be Software Engineers or Senior Data Analysts..

By Dez Blanchfield
New Threat Evolves Script Kiddies, Targets Everyday Users
SocialApr 7, 2026

New Threat Evolves Script Kiddies, Targets Everyday Users

read this when it first came out.. my first thought was crystal clear: "This is simply the natural evolution of SCRIPT KIDDIES but on steroids.." my second thought was broader: "The majority of every day people, will indeed at some point very soon, fall...

By Dez Blanchfield
Ask These Five Questions for Data Resilience
SocialApr 6, 2026

Ask These Five Questions for Data Resilience

The CISO’s Mandate: Five Critical Questions to Ask Your Storage Provider for Data Resilience https://t.co/O79CRe7P1i

By Dez Blanchfield
Chinese Airlines Fill Void as Russian Airspace Closes
SocialApr 6, 2026

Chinese Airlines Fill Void as Russian Airspace Closes

The Geopolitics of the Skies – Why Chinese Carriers are Redrawing the Global Aviation Map "The closure of Russian airspace to North American and European airlines has forced a rerouting that is as expensive as it is exhausting." https://t.co/HFTgbU023Q

By Dez Blanchfield
HPE’s Hesitation Turns Innovator Into Cloud Imitator
SocialApr 5, 2026

HPE’s Hesitation Turns Innovator Into Cloud Imitator

The High Cost of Hesitation: HPE’s Long Walk to a Crowded Cloud ..how did a once innovator become an immitator? https://t.co/lRZSHr39wC

By Dez Blanchfield
Middle East Turmoil Threatens Global Industrial Supply Chains
SocialApr 3, 2026

Middle East Turmoil Threatens Global Industrial Supply Chains

The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry https://t.co/q4PGQdnQp0

By Dez Blanchfield
WorkUp Platform Redefines Asset Strategy, Says Quarterbac CTO
SocialMar 31, 2026

WorkUp Platform Redefines Asset Strategy, Says Quarterbac CTO

Engineering Readiness: How Paul Starr and the WorkUp Platform from Quarterbac are Redefining Asset Strategy Meet Paul Starr, CTO & Head of Software Engineering at Quarterbac - the thought leader & innovator who gave life to the WorkUp data platform.. https://t.co/34fOM3r9Zh

By Dez Blanchfield
Outback Partnership Fuels Next Era of Space Medicine
SocialMar 30, 2026

Outback Partnership Fuels Next Era of Space Medicine

The Final Frontier of Telehealth: Why the Outback is the Secret to Space Medicine The recent strategic partnership between Arkisys and SpacePort Australia marks a significant pivot in how we conceive of orbital infrastructure. https://t.co/QvSvqWdjJG

By Dez Blanchfield
Microsoft's Loud Rural Datacenters Burden Non‑Customers
SocialMar 30, 2026

Microsoft's Loud Rural Datacenters Burden Non‑Customers

imagine working for @Microsoft and your legacy to the world is that people who don't even use your products mate you for life, because you wantonly built insanely loud giant datacenters right next to their homes in rural build up...

By Dez Blanchfield
Digital Twins and Network Virtualization: 2026 Enterprise IT Foundations
SocialMar 29, 2026

Digital Twins and Network Virtualization: 2026 Enterprise IT Foundations

Digital Twins and Network Virtualisation set to be Strategic Cornerstones of Enterprise I.T. in 2026 "Parallel to the vision of digital twins is the equally significant rise of network virtualisation." https://t.co/oULHzW5xhy

By Dez Blanchfield
Algorithmic Decisions Aren’t Legal Safeguards in Heavy Industry
SocialMar 29, 2026

Algorithmic Decisions Aren’t Legal Safeguards in Heavy Industry

Navigating the Algorithmic Frontier: Top 5 Challenges for AI Engineers in Heavy Industry "In asset management and transport, “because the algorithm said so” is not a valid legal or safety defense.." https://t.co/XsZMGqaBBl

By Dez Blanchfield
Bridging Strategy Gaps in Critical Infrastructure Management
SocialMar 29, 2026

Bridging Strategy Gaps in Critical Infrastructure Management

Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac "A persistent headache for leaders of utility or transport orgs is the gap between a shiny ten-year strategy & the reality of what happens at the coal face." https://t.co/yQIc5EL8eD

By Dez Blanchfield
DataCore Reinvents Data Sovereignty and Security
SocialMar 26, 2026

DataCore Reinvents Data Sovereignty and Security

The #Edge of Resilience: How @DataCore is Redefining Data #Sovereignty and #Security in the Distributed Era https://t.co/VcNT9l9r0h

By Dez Blanchfield
Quarterbac Bridges Strategy‑Execution Gap in Critical Infrastructure
SocialMar 26, 2026

Quarterbac Bridges Strategy‑Execution Gap in Critical Infrastructure

Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac, a company renown for being hyper-focused on “closing the strategy to execution gap,” ensuring long-term approaches flow directly into last-mile delivery. https://t.co/yQIc5EL8eD

By Dez Blanchfield
HPE Rebrands Legacy Servers as Modern Cloud‑Native Compute
SocialMar 26, 2026

HPE Rebrands Legacy Servers as Modern Cloud‑Native Compute

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (@HPE @HPE_News @HPE_Developer @HPE_Networking @HP) has recently doubled down on its “Compute” branding, attempting to reposition its legacy server business as a modern, cloud-native powerhouse. https://t.co/lRZSHr39wC

By Dez Blanchfield
Liddell Shifts From Coal to 500MW Battery by 2026
SocialMar 26, 2026

Liddell Shifts From Coal to 500MW Battery by 2026

"The Resurrection of the Hunter: Liddell’s Transition from Coal Giant to Battery Powerhouse" The first 250 megawatt phase is currently being put through its paces, with the full 500 megawatt capacity expected to be commercially operational by June 2026. https://t.co/wi9ivAy4Ue

By Dez Blanchfield
Global Press Release Distribution for Just $190
SocialMar 26, 2026

Global Press Release Distribution for Just $190

Are you missing out on key Media Coverage for your latest news and announcements? From just $190 you can have "100% Self Service" Marcomms messaging & Press Release distribution globally targetted by Region, Country, Industry and Target Market media.. => https://t.co/37lVQ2hzio https://t.co/MqHZFf7LCL

By Dez Blanchfield
Sunrise over A380 Wing: Pure Sydney Bliss
SocialMar 25, 2026

Sunrise over A380 Wing: Pure Sydney Bliss

ah.. that "Sunrise over the starboard wing of an @AirBus #A380 as you're coming into #Sydney" moment.. pure bliss.. https://t.co/gZ6ZxTzQAT

By Dez Blanchfield
Data Migration Remains Underestimated and Perennially Challenging
SocialMar 24, 2026

Data Migration Remains Underestimated and Perennially Challenging

"Data Migration Is Still Hard: Why the Industry Keeps Underestimating It", by Craig Mullins @craigmullins Every few years the IT industry rediscovers something that experienced practitioners already know: moving data is difficult. https://t.co/XDoOXASJRP

By Dez Blanchfield
Australian Tech Leaders Spot Immediate AI Opportunities
SocialMar 24, 2026

Australian Tech Leaders Spot Immediate AI Opportunities

"Tech leaders see ‘real and immediate’ opportunity in AI as Australia’s tech ecosystem matures" Full press release via VoxNion: https://t.co/eeaylgpAL7 https://t.co/fzEHmEAWPa

By Dez Blanchfield
Taiwan's Energy Shortage Threatens Global AI Supply
SocialMar 23, 2026

Taiwan's Energy Shortage Threatens Global AI Supply

Powering the Silicon Shield – Taiwan’s Looming Energy Crisis & Fate of AI The global tech sector is currently transfixed by a singular, high-stakes question - how can we build enough artificial intelligence fast enough to satisfy an insatiable market? https://t.co/zPfdZlBan8

By Dez Blanchfield
Middle East Crisis Disrupts Global Energy Distribution Networks
SocialMar 21, 2026

Middle East Crisis Disrupts Global Energy Distribution Networks

The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry "..headlines focus on price of oil at the pump, a deeper story lies in dislocation of energy markets and the global breakdown in the traditional distribution...

By Dez Blanchfield
Generative AI Turns Sustainability Into Transparent Industrial Blueprint
SocialMar 20, 2026

Generative AI Turns Sustainability Into Transparent Industrial Blueprint

Unlocking Innovation and Sustainability: How Generative AI is Redrawing the Industrial Blueprint - The challenge for today’s industrial leaders is that sustainability is often a “black box” problem. https://t.co/p34ci6RbAV

By Dez Blanchfield
HPE's Compute Portfolio Stuck in 2006 Era
SocialMar 20, 2026

HPE's Compute Portfolio Stuck in 2006 Era

"The High Cost of Hesitation: HPE’s Long Walk to a Crowded Cloud" When you weigh the entire @HPE Compute portfolio, the conclusion is inescapable, the company is trying to sell a map of the world as it existed in 2006, updated...

By Dez Blanchfield
AI Transforming Content Management: Insights From Eleanor’s CTO
SocialMar 20, 2026

AI Transforming Content Management: Insights From Eleanor’s CTO

In this podcast episode of Conversations With Dez, we continue our discussion with Ari Juntunen, Chief Technology Officer of Finland-based Eleanor, a content and information management company. We will delve into the impact of AI on content management.. https://t.co/Fl4xbV7Acz

By Dez Blanchfield
CFOs Must Own AI Trust, Not Just IT
SocialMar 20, 2026

CFOs Must Own AI Trust, Not Just IT

The New Accountability: Why AI Trust is the CFO’s Most Critical Investment It is no longer enough for the CFO to simply delegate the security assessment of a new piece of technology to the IT department. https://t.co/LYvrlGxIbE https://t.co/iVZDNPHEZg

By Dez Blanchfield
Data Migration Remains Underestimated Despite Better Tools
SocialMar 19, 2026

Data Migration Remains Underestimated Despite Better Tools

Data Migration Is Still Hard: Why the Industry Keeps Underestimating It Despite decades of experience an dbetter tools, data migration projects continue to be underestimated, under-planned, and occasionally disastrous. Why does this keep happening? https://t.co/XDoOXASJRP

By Dez Blanchfield
HP’s AI Gamble Betrays Its Trusted Engineering Culture
SocialMar 18, 2026

HP’s AI Gamble Betrays Its Trusted Engineering Culture

The Slow-Motion Demolition of a Pioneer: Why HP’s Gamble on AI is a Betrayal of People and Product The ultimate betrayal of ‘HP Way’, a culture built on mutual trust, engineering excellence & respect for staff. https://t.co/vCr1Z2qdEc

By Dez Blanchfield
Boardrooms Prioritize Transformative AI Over Hype
SocialMar 18, 2026

Boardrooms Prioritize Transformative AI Over Hype

The Top Ten Transformative AI Discussions Taking Place In Boardrooms For all the hype that AI has generated, from breathless analyst calls to extravagant venture‑capital valuations, the tone among business leaders has shifted. https://t.co/55reCPZmDB

By Dez Blanchfield
AI Discipline Outperforms Strategy in Toxic Environments
SocialMar 18, 2026

AI Discipline Outperforms Strategy in Toxic Environments

AI Discipline Will Beat AI Strategy Every Time FULL STORY => https://t.co/C0zwPGiAlu The current global climate is littered with the remains of ambitious AI pilots that failed to scale, not because the technology was flawed, but because the environment was toxic to...

By Dez Blanchfield
Balancing Rapid Tech Change with Infrastructure Stability
SocialMar 17, 2026

Balancing Rapid Tech Change with Infrastructure Stability

The Velocity of Innovation vs. The Stability of Infrastructure. How do you build a resilient operational strategy when the tools you are using today may be obsolete before the concrete on your new substation has even cured? https://t.co/zmD7jlWWhW

By Dez Blanchfield
Dave Robinson Uncovers Top Infrastructure Asset Management Challenges
SocialMar 16, 2026

Dave Robinson Uncovers Top Infrastructure Asset Management Challenges

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dave Robinson – Founder & CEO of Quarterbac, to get his expert insights on key infrastructure & asset management challenges. Press PLAY here: https://t.co/qntoorIW1e

By Dez Blanchfield
Reimagine Resilience: AI‑Driven Data Protection for Enterprises
SocialMar 16, 2026

Reimagine Resilience: AI‑Driven Data Protection for Enterprises

The #AI Imperative: Resilience Reimagined-Protecting the Agentic Enterprise & #Data - today's organisations demand more than just incremental improvements to existing data protection strategies; it calls for a wholesale reimagining of resilience itself. https://t.co/TWAXIQbUE0

By Dez Blanchfield