Dez Blanchfield

12/12/2025

The New Accountability: Why AI Trust is the CFO’s Most Critical Investment

The role of the Chief Financial Officer has long been defined by dual responsibilities: driving financial growth and maintaining ironclad accountability. As Artificial Intelligence-native technology fundamentally re-engineers the way organisations manage expenditure, process accounts payable, and ha...

12/12/2025

If any organisation wished to learn from one of the most efficient & effective Federal Goverment offices, it would have to the the Passport Office within the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Renewing a 10 year Aussie passport is so easy & fast it's astounding..

11/12/2025

When Cloud Isn’t the Answer: Rethinking Workload Placement

For quite some time now a “cloud-first” mentality has been the position of many organizations. The common wisdom of the industry was that cloud brings with it speed, elasticity, global reach, cost reduction, and modernization. And of course, these are all valuable outcomes when the workload fits...

11/12/2025

The CISO’s Mandate: Five Critical Questions to Ask Your Storage Provider for Data Resilience

The current volatile threat environment, sees the Chief Information Security Officer carrying much of the burden of knowing that failure is not theoretical; it is a question of when, not if. From sophisticated ransomware attacks and persistent trojans to common hacks and debilitating viruses, the di...

11/12/2025

Tech’s Dark Shadow: When Smart Devices Fuel Domestic Tyranny

Smart devices promise convenience and connection, yet in the wrong hands they morph into instruments of relentless control, turning everyday homes into digital prisons. Across Australia, reports from family violence support services paint a grim picture of abusers leveraging connected cars, fitness....

10/12/2025

Organisations must leverage in-house Data & Resources to unlock power of AI

As we step into 2025, organisations are poised at a crucial juncture where the effective utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly amplify their competitive advantage. A pivotal strategy for achieving this lies in harnessing the untapped potential of in-house data and resources.....

10/12/2025

seven things you need to know about your legacy systems..

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"Critical Turning Points For Modernisation Of Legacy Systems In 2025"

SPONSORED BY SOCIAALL INC. Executive Summary The rapid advancement of technology has positioned 2025 as a crucial year for the modernisation of legacy systems. As organisations seek to maintain competitiveness and efficiency, transitioning from outdated infrastructures to modern, secure, and adaptab...

10/12/2025

Supercharge Your AI with Data Asset Discovery Throughout Your Organisation

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in businesses has underscored the importance of effectively leveraging data. Supercharging your AI with data asset discovery can unlock untapped potential and drive significant value. In this article I aim to walk you through the most successful....

10/12/2025

Potential Impact of Quantum Computing on the Corporate World and Future Business Operations

SPONSORED BY SOCIAALL INC. The impact of quantum computing on future business operations, if able to be commercialised, is by all measures, set to be nothing short of revolutionary. Traditional methods are being challenged as quantum technology emerges, offering solutions that were once thought imp...

10/12/2025

Google's 2026 innovation announcement: "Gmail emoji reactions"

someone over at Google needs a good kick up the backside..

10/12/2025

Employee AI Literacy & Certification proved to be a Top Priority for Organisations in 2025..

Employee AI Literacy & Certification is a Top Priority for Organisations in 2025 The Growing Need for AI Literacy in Organisations Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical component in modern business operations. As we move into 2025, the importance of AI literacy among employees has b...

09/12/2025

Urgent Need To Prioritise AI Data Security Measures

The Growing Importance of AI in Business As Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and integration becomes a cornerstone of modern business operations, from automating routine tasks to providing deep insights through data analysis, AI technologies are transforming industries. However, as businesses i...