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The Data Frontier: Digital Operations Episodes

The relationship between digital tools and the person climbing the pole.

Advanced analytics, Connected Workforce & Asset Management.
* The user experience of the linesman/technician/customer service agent.
* Digital twins, remote diagnostics, and reducing truck rolls.
* The Skill Gap: How digital tools are onboarding new workers faster.
Nov. 12, 2025

From Black Art to Data Science: Transforming Vegetation Management wi…

Dr Greg Trainor speaks with Nigel Barry, Founder and CEO of Intelfuse, about the dramatic transformation of vegetation management from gut instinct to precision data science. With over 30 years in the industry, Nigel shares h...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Australia’s Power Puzzle with Bruce Thompson

In this episode of the Wired for Energy podcast, hosts Dr. Greg Trainor and Neil Belford sit down with Bruce Thompson, Managing Director of Thompillai. They chat about how renewable energy is being rolled out across Australia...

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June 11, 2025

Building the Grid of Tomorrow with Bill Tarlinton

In this episode, Greg and Neil chat with Bill Tarlinton, managing director of Zepben, about his journey through the world of electricity distribution, smart software, and energy startups. Bill shares how his early interest in...

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May 14, 2025

The Road to 100% Renewables with Phil Blythe

In this episode, Greg and Neil sit down with Dr. Phil Blythe, CEO and Founder of Climate Tech Assembly, to explore his journey and insights into the evolving energy landscape. The conversation covers key topics such as the in...

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