Business & Technology Strategist | Industrial Innovator. Views are my own.
Warrington, England
Joined November 2011
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The gap between a bold vision and productive use is the toughest challenge in industrial tech. We’ve just brought the newest iteration of our intelligence platform into early access. Watching early customers apply it to their operations validates all the deep focus it took.
Banks and investment funds have been asking me to explain industrial AI, data platforms, and digital twins.
Not the other way around.
Their lending model was built around physical assets.
Machines. Buildings. Equipment.
Tangible things you can value, depreciate, and recover.
But their clients are now asking for capital to invest in something different.
Intelligence. Data. Automation capability.
And the traditional risk framework doesn't fit.
They don't just need a new way to assess risk and allocate capital.
Most industrial AI projects don't fail because the model is wrong.
They fail because the foundation is a mess.
I’ve seen it in food & bev, energy, and automotive:
• Pilot funded.
• Vendor selected.
• Project stalls.
Why? Because nobody can agree on what the data actually means
The emergence of Agentic AI makes this urgent. 🤖
Autonomous systems that reason and act need a rich, structured understanding of their environment. Without a Knowledge Graph, Agentic AI isn't just limited—it's potentially dangerous
The Industrial Knowledge Graph is no longer a "nice-to-have." It is the foundation for scaling industrial intelligence.
Are you auditing your foundation, or just buying the next tool?
Read the full breakdown here:
davidbaskett.medium.com/the-…
AI is powerful and exciting, but for UK Manufacturers, SME particularly, the real productivity gains start with the basics of digital infrastructure, skills and process efficiency. Transformation is a journey not a shortcut. AI comes after the basics #UKManufacturing #AI
An effective #IndustrialStrategy is crucial for the UK's future! Its time for a comprehensive plan that drives innovation, boosts productivity and ensures sustainable growth. The wait is long overdue.
#UKEconomy #Innovation #Manufacturing #Tech
I frequently discuss the exciting potential of cloud-based #SCADA. Cloud offers incredible opportunities for productivity, scalability, remote access, and overall efficiency. Not to forget improved flexibility to access innovative, exciting new technology
A fantastic resource from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) delves deeper into cloud-based SCADA considerations. This article is a must-read for anyone exploring how the cloud can empower their OT environment. #ncsc #industry #Cloud
ncsc.gov.uk/collection/opera…
While some perceive change as risk, the truth is that embracing change is our only viable path forward. Countries and #industrial companies are seeking transitions toward low-carbon materials and technologies. Remaining stagnant is no longer an option #manufacturing #NetZero
Check out @coalition_zero latest report on why #industrial decarbonisation not only matters, but is essential for delivering #NetZero
missionzerocoalition.com/wp-…
4 years ago this demonstrator was presented. It is
fantastic demo of AI and unified operations pulling data from many different systems and sources to empower centralised operators and deliver on the topics of manufacturing as a service and digital twin @AVEVAGroup @the_MTC_org
How about leveraging #DeepLearning for improved health and safety within the operational technology environment? Presented and unified into one operator experience using #aveva #omi #artificialIntelligence @solutionspt
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The latest #UKManufacturing facts are out thanks to @MakeUK_ latest report!
💰 The UK Manufacturing sector accounts for £224 Billion of Output and provides 2.6 Million jobs
🚢 Goods account for 49% of the UK's total exports
🇺🇸 The USA is the biggest export market, worth £56.7Bn
I wonder when Decentralized Identity will become mainstream. Owning and controlling your own identity seems the logical path forward. Its application within #Industry40 surely would improve security and control of data?!
#blockchain #Web3
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“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas.” — Steve Jobs #prodmgmt #productmanagement
I've been quiet for a while, as I have taken up a new role in a new company. Managing and helping to build an Industrial Digital #Platform. It awesome already, and its set to continue its evolution. I am weaving in ideas and concepts that are my passion