Let’s talk automation, metadata and AI in operations. Data now moves through organisations like an unseen current and AI is starting to shape it as it goes - tagging it, cleaning it, organising it, explaining it. The pipes are getting smarter. As DataOps and MLOps blend into more automated loops, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer just about control or access. It’s about context - where data comes from, why it changes and what it means in practice. The mechanics are speedi

Growing up in England, early November meant Bonfire Night, fireworks, sparklers, cold air and big bonfires. These days in Australia, I miss the fireworks… but not the cold. What fascinates me is how fireworks have evolved. Many shows are now fully automated - synchronised by software or replaced by drone swarms painting light in the sky. Precision, beauty and data in motion. It’s a perfect metaphor for analytics and AI - when everything connects, the result isn’t chaos, it’s