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David Mitchell writes at the intersection of emerging technology and real-world deployment, showing how innovations move from buzzwords to critical infrastructure. His stories range from the practical challenges of face recognition for half‑niqab wearers to the strategic shifts in enterprise IT, such as the rise of cloud computing, hybrid models and the need for more agile applications.

He also tracks how advanced platforms are reshaping industries, with a particular focus on trading infrastructure, advertising technologies and construction. Through detailed coverage of companies like XYZ Reality, Mitchell explores how augmented reality, data-driven delivery and rigorous security and safety standards are transforming large-scale projects, including AI data centres and mission-critical facilities.

Readers who follow David Mitchell’s work can expect clear, grounded insights into how complex technologies are implemented, governed and scaled in practice. His reporting highlights both the business impact and the human considerations, helping decision-makers, practitioners and curious readers understand what actually matters beneath the hype.

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XYZ Reality hires Operations & Finance Chiefs to scale

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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XYZ Reality names new Operations and Finance Chiefs to steer global expansion as demand surges for its mission-critical construction platform.
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XYZ Reality expands Applied Digital AI campus work

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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XYZ Reality widens Applied Digital partnership to oversee construction at new Polaris Forge AI campuses totalling over 600MW in North Dakota.
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Data-driven approach saves USD $135 million in data centres

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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XYZ Reality's platform saved USD $135 million and recovered 408 days across seven data centre projects for a global operator in six countries.
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Augmented reality guides USD $400m AI data centre build in US

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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XYZ Reality uses augmented reality to oversee a USD $400m AI data centre build in North Dakota, enhancing precision and sustainability in construction.
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AR platform boosts precision in North Dakota data centre build

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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XYZ Reality partners with Applied Digital to deploy AR technology for precise construction of North Dakota's 400 MW Ellendale AI Factory data centre.
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XYZ Reality appoints Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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XYZ Reality has named Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to boost global growth in construction tech across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
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XYZ Reality renews ISO 27001, reinforcing security in key sectors

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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XYZ Reality has renewed its ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to data security in sectors like defence, energy and pharmaceuticals.
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality as Strategic Advisor, bringing nearly 20 years' expertise to enhance the global delivery of data centre projects with AR technology.
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XYZ Reality achieves ISO 45001 health & safety standard

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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XYZ Reality has achieved ISO 45001 certification, highlighting its commitment to health and safety in the construction industry and ensuring a safer workplace.