# Will Ocean with Maintain Reliability

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Podcast: [The Industrial Talk Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-industrial-talk-podcast-network-1121709)
Published: 2026-04-15T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://industrialtalk.com/episodes/will-ocean-with-maintain-reliability
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Industrial Talk is onsite at Xcelerate 2026 and talking to Will Ocean, Managing Director with Maintain Reliability about "Operational success starts with reliability" . The conversation revolves around the Fluke Xcelerate 2026 event, which focused on reliability, predictive maintenance, and AI diagnostics. Scott MacKenzie, the host of the Industrial Talk Podcast, interviews Will Ocean, a Managing Director at Maintain Reliability, about the importance of culture and technology in industrial operations. They discuss the challenges of implementing reliability strategies, the need for mentorship and training, and the difficulty of measuring the ROI of preventive measures. Will emphasizes the importance of a cultural shift towards reliability and the role of thought leaders in inspiring and educating the next generation of industry professionals. Outline Fluke's Xcelerate Event Overview Scott introduces the Fluke's Xcelerate event, highlighting its focus on reliability and innovation. The event featured high-energy keynotes, hands-on predictive maintenance tools, and AI diagnostic breakthroughs. Scott emphasizes the event's real-world strategies that teams can implement immediately. The event is described as a launch pad for smarter, faster, and more reliable operations. Introduction to the Industrial Talk Podcast Scott welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, celebrating industry professionals worldwide. The podcast aims to highlight the bravery, innovation, and problem-solving skills of industry professionals. Scott mentions the importance of celebrating industry heroes and their contributions to making the world a better place. Meeting Will Ocean and Initial Impressions Scott introduces Will Ocean, a legend in the industry, and mentions his great accent. Will O…

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