Dez Blanchfield

Dez Blanchfield

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

Honda Leverages Decades of Combustion Mastery for Reusable Rocket
SocialMar 15, 2026

Honda Leverages Decades of Combustion Mastery for Reusable Rocket

The Ascent of Precision: Why Honda’s Reusable Rocket Isn’t Just a Car Company’s Hobby - This wasn’t merely a Japanese automotive giant dabbling in space; this was Honda applying the rigorous, decades-long mastery of combustion and control systems.. https://t.co/MBZjOVVkSC

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Reddit 2026: AI Threats Eclipse Classic Phishing Concerns
SocialMar 14, 2026

Reddit 2026: AI Threats Eclipse Classic Phishing Concerns

From Phishing to AI Chaos: What My Analysis of All Reddit CyberSecurity Discussions So Far in 2026 Revealed. By late January 2026, the threads already buzzing with upvotes and sharp commentary were not chasing sci-fi nightmares or unproven breakthroughs. https://t.co/LF7w9E3mMR

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Middle East Crisis Threatens Global Heavy‑Industry Supply Chains
SocialMar 14, 2026

Middle East Crisis Threatens Global Heavy‑Industry Supply Chains

"The Narrowing Straits: Why the Middle East Crisis is a Fault Line for Global Industry" - my own expert comentary on a recent interview with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, and the impact on key heavy industries and supply chains they...

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CIOs Suffer Costs From Misguided ‘Janitor in Drum
SocialMar 13, 2026

CIOs Suffer Costs From Misguided ‘Janitor in Drum

The “Vibe Coding” Hangover: Why CIOs Are Paying the Price for “Janitor in a Drum” Logic https://t.co/rj4X6vTgjx

By Dez Blanchfield
Forrest's Green Grid Blueprint Drives Smart Pilbara Industry
SocialMar 13, 2026

Forrest's Green Grid Blueprint Drives Smart Pilbara Industry

The Green Grid’s Neural Network: Andrew Forrest’s Visionary Blueprint for an Intelligent Industrial Future - The landscape of the Pilbara is changing, not just the rust-red dust or the gargantuan scale of the iron ore pits that define the horizon...

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Affordability, Not Feasibility, Drives AI Scaling
SocialMar 12, 2026

Affordability, Not Feasibility, Drives AI Scaling

"The ROI of Scale: Computational Costs vs. Asset Lifecycles" For AI engineers working in sectors like rail, utilities, and energy, the primary challenge has shifted from “Can we build it?” to “Can we afford to scale it?” Click NOW to learn...

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Nebius Expands to APAC, Fueling Global AI Growth
SocialMar 12, 2026

Nebius Expands to APAC, Fueling Global AI Growth

Nebius expands into Asia-Pacific to support rapid global growth Singapore, 10 March 2026 – AI cloud company Nebius, announced the expansion of its operations in APAC region as it seeks to capture surging global demand for purpose-built AI infrastructure. https://t.co/pmz1nUrh6x https://t.co/HiqM0piX0C

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Data Migration Remains Hard: Industry Underestimates Complexity
SocialMar 12, 2026

Data Migration Remains Hard: Industry Underestimates Complexity

"Data Migration Is Still Hard: Why the Industry Keeps Underestimating It", systems, data & database industry expert & practitioner Craig Mullins @craigmullins knows "moving data is difficult", and in this article he shares insights & advice you need now. https://t.co/XDoOXASJRP

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Australian Tech Leaders Spot Immediate AI Opportunities
SocialMar 11, 2026

Australian Tech Leaders Spot Immediate AI Opportunities

Tech leaders see ‘real and immediate’ opportunity in AI as Australia’s tech ecosystem matures Full story via VoxNion => https://t.co/t0i5dGxxnf https://t.co/Y3XNWbh8Qk

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Exploring the World Through a Tiny 5MP Camera
SocialMar 11, 2026

Exploring the World Through a Tiny 5MP Camera

for the next hour, I plan to "see the world" through the eye of an Fujifilm instax Pal is a tiny, 5-megapixel digital camera.. https://t.co/orYcmkf2zr

By Dez Blanchfield
6G to Redefine Enterprise IT with Intelligent Networks
SocialMar 11, 2026

6G to Redefine Enterprise IT with Intelligent Networks

"6G Connectivity set to unlock New Possibilities for Enterprise I.T. in 2026" 5G enabled faster speeds, lower latency & wider bandwidths. 6G is being positioned not as an incremental improvemen,t but as the fundamental rebuilding network intelligence. https://t.co/Dfu3pZ3W9f

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UK's Controversial Digital ID Cards Target Illegal Immigration
SocialMar 11, 2026

UK's Controversial Digital ID Cards Target Illegal Immigration

Passw0rd podcast show is now prodly hosted on Podnion, tune into the latest episode here: "Your country wants to know you: Digital Identity Cards, deeply unpopular initiative from UK Gov is claimed will help some of the problems of illegal immigration.." https://t.co/3sR9ptMNjr

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Experts Discuss Powering AI Buildout in Tech Roundup
SocialMar 11, 2026

Experts Discuss Powering AI Buildout in Tech Roundup

"Heads Up: News Roundup and How Can We Power the AI Buildout?", industry experts Bill Mew @BillMew and Peter Warren share their take on this week's Tech-TV Live "tech & business insights", now proudly hosted on Vidnion.. https://t.co/6cGZRz7Uh1 #AI #power #datacentre

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Digital Twins and Virtual Networks Drive OpEx Shift
SocialMar 11, 2026

Digital Twins and Virtual Networks Drive OpEx Shift

"Digital Twins and Network Virtualisation set to be Strategic Cornerstones of Enterprise I.T. in 2026" Both digital twins and network virtualisation support a move away from heavy capital expenditure towards nimble operational spending. https://t.co/oULHzW5xhy

By Dez Blanchfield
IoT Surge Will Reshape Enterprise IT by 2026
SocialMar 11, 2026

IoT Surge Will Reshape Enterprise IT by 2026

Growth in IoT Demand and Connectivity Options set to redefine Enterprise I.T. in 2026 https://t.co/KhzIjyulkK

By Dez Blanchfield
Neglecting Database Performance Undermines AI and Analytics
SocialMar 10, 2026

Neglecting Database Performance Undermines AI and Analytics

AI, Analytics, and the Cost of Ignoring Database Performance Engineering - One of the most common and least discussed root causes of these failures is poor database performance engineering. https://t.co/W9H4eApH3S

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AI Subreddits Expose Split Between Hype and Practicality
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Subreddits Expose Split Between Hype and Practicality

Decoding the AI Underground: I analysed the top 50 AI related Sub-Reddits and here is what I learned https://t.co/8zi0qxQwRc

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Multiple Payments for Card Bill Frustrates Users
SocialMar 9, 2026

Multiple Payments for Card Bill Frustrates Users

well that's just rude.. having to make multiple payments to pay the monthly card bill is all a bit much - thanks BPAY.. not.. https://t.co/6MGklFKw4O

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Fortescue Ramps up Electrification, Spending $1 B Yearly
SocialMar 9, 2026

Fortescue Ramps up Electrification, Spending $1 B Yearly

Fortescue has officially hit the accelerator on its plan to purge diesel from its operations, reaching a massive one billion dollar annual spending rate on electrification. https://t.co/NNU6MWp1YM

By Dez Blanchfield
AI Deployment Becomes Core Operational Strategy, Not Just Tech
SocialMar 4, 2026

AI Deployment Becomes Core Operational Strategy, Not Just Tech

Transitioning AI from Code to Infrastructure Strategy - successful deployment of AI within Rail, Transport, Utilities & Asset Management is no longer a technical challenge to be solved in a vacuum. It's s a fundamental shift in operational strategy. https://t.co/LgBJKWUDA4

By Dez Blanchfield
Balancing Fast Innovation with Long‑Term Infrastructure Resilience
SocialMar 4, 2026

Balancing Fast Innovation with Long‑Term Infrastructure Resilience

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? Click NOW...

By Dez Blanchfield
Agentic Enterprise Marks AI‑Driven Phase Change
SocialMar 2, 2026

Agentic Enterprise Marks AI‑Driven Phase Change

The AI Imperative: Resilience Reimagined-Protecting the Agentic Enterprise - The shift to the agentic enterprise is not merely an upgrade; it’s a phase change. We’re talking about systems that operate with breathtaking autonomy and at a massive scale. https://t.co/TWAXIQbUE0

By Dez Blanchfield
Scaling AI: Cost Vs. Asset Lifecycle ROI
SocialMar 1, 2026

Scaling AI: Cost Vs. Asset Lifecycle ROI

The ROI of Scale: Computational Costs vs. Asset Lifecycles - For AI engineers working in sectors like rail, utilities, and energy, the primary challenge has shifted from “Can we build it?” to “Can we afford to scale it?” https://t.co/SjIN9Uk9eF

By Dez Blanchfield
Inside Maintenance & Reliability: Greg Perry’s Expert Insights
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Inside Maintenance & Reliability: Greg Perry’s Expert Insights

A while ago I sat down with Greg Perry, Senior Capacity Assurance Consultant at Excelix, behind microphones, to record an in-depth podcast, to gain valuable insights into the world of maintenance and reliability.. click to press PLAY and tune-in now.. https://t.co/egsCmIjFGs

By Dez Blanchfield
Real‑time Data Powers HCF’s Analytics Transformation
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Real‑time Data Powers HCF’s Analytics Transformation

Recently I caught up with Amiet Dhagat, Head of Data Services Analytics and AI for HCF, to get the inside story around their stellar success in transition from static data to dynamic data, and why real-time data has been so...

By Dez Blanchfield
CIOs Suffer Costs From Trendy “Vibe Coding” Practices
SocialFeb 26, 2026

CIOs Suffer Costs From Trendy “Vibe Coding” Practices

The “Vibe Coding” Hangover: Why CIOs Are Paying the Price for “Janitor in a Drum” Logic https://t.co/rj4X6vTgjx

By Dez Blanchfield
Fortescue Bets Future on $1 Bn Green Pilbara Shift
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Fortescue Bets Future on $1 Bn Green Pilbara Shift

"Fortescue Stakes Its Future on a Billion Dollar Green Pivot in the Pilbara" https://t.co/NNU6MWp1YM @FortescueNews #Fortescue

By Dez Blanchfield
Legacy Friction: Modern AI Meets Outdated Iron Infrastructure
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Legacy Friction: Modern AI Meets Outdated Iron Infrastructure

The Legacy Friction: Integrating Intelligence into Iron - the structural, technical, and cultural resistance that occurs when you try to integrate 21st-century autonomous intelligence into 20th-century physical iron. https://t.co/6dgJ5aZe4w

By Dez Blanchfield
Bridging the Data Integrity Gap for Reliable Insights
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Bridging the Data Integrity Gap for Reliable Insights

The Data Integrity Gap: From “Big Data” to “Reliable Physics”.. click to learn everything you need to know about issues you likely don't know you have or will soon have in your organisation.. https://t.co/LrOOv5lGcm

By Dez Blanchfield
From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure
SocialFeb 21, 2026

From Missile Room to Boardroom: Managing Critical Infrastructure

"Navigating the High-Stakes World of Critical Infrastructure & Asset Management with Quarterbac" From missile room to board room: getting to know Dave Robinson, CEO/Foudner of Quarterbac. Get the inside scoop from this inspiring thought leader interview: https://t.co/bP6BdAH637

By Dez Blanchfield
Critical Infrastructure Calls for Ericsson Transport
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Critical Infrastructure Calls for Ericsson Transport

I just got off a call with a critical infrastructure organisation and it reminded me of a recent discussion with Hemant Malik, Head of Product Line Transport, Ericsson Networks, so I thought it timely to share this again - feel...

By Dez Blanchfield