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“Unprecedented” Google Cloud event wipes out customer account and its backups UniSuper, a $135 billion pension account, details its cloud compute nightmare. "A joint statement from UniSuper CEO Peter Chun, and Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian." This statement reads, "Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian has confirmed that the disruption arose from an unprecedented sequence of events whereby an inadvertent misconfiguration during provisioning of UniSuper’s Private Cloud services ultimately resulted in the deletion of UniSuper’s Private Cloud subscription. This is an isolated, ‘one-of-a-kind occurrence’ that has never before occurred with any of Google Cloud’s clients globally. This should not have happened. Google Cloud has identified the events that led to this disruption and taken measures to ensure this does not happen again." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehFe4ehN #gcp #google #cloudcomputing #cloudbackups #drp #technology #changemanagement #incidentmanagement #superfunds #cloudserviceprovider

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🚀 Exciting News for Enterprises in ANZ! 🚀 Airtable is now officially available on the AWS Marketplace! 🎉 This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for organisations in ANZ to supercharge their digital transformation efforts with streamlined access to Airtable’s powerful no-code platform. Why is this a game-changer for enterprises? 1. Simplified Procurement: If you're already an AWS customer, procuring Airtable is now easier than ever. Leverage your existing AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) commitments, reducing procurement friction and making Airtable part of your AWS spend. 2. Centralised Management: Access Airtable directly through the AWS Marketplace for a seamless setup, unified billing, and easier management — all within your familiar AWS environment. 3. Enhanced Scalability: With Airtable on AWS, you can easily scale your collaborative workflows using AWS's secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure. 4. Unlock the Power of Integration: Tap into the broader AWS ecosystem by connecting Airtable with AWS-native services like Lambda, S3, and more. Create tailored workflows that fit your organisation’s unique needs and speed up time to value. For any enterprise looking to boost productivity, streamline processes, and maximize their AWS investments, this partnership is the perfect opportunity to accelerate digital innovation. Let’s connect if you'd like to learn more about how Airtable can transform your workflows through AWS! 💬 #Airtable #AWSMarketplace #NoCode #DigitalTransformation #CloudSolutions #AWS

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The utilisation of real-time data is becoming a crucial factor in enhancing business competitiveness. Virgin Australia stands out as a prime example, providing customers with a transparent view of their baggage's location throughout the entire travel process. By leveraging Databricks, Virgin Australia efficiently scales its operations, fosters seamless collaboration, and ultimately enriches the passenger experience. Such advancements undoubtedly influence decisions, like my preference to fly with them. #DataDrivenDecisions #EnhancedCustomerExperience

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Curious as to why the Oracle Smart Construction Platform of #primaveracloud #aconex #P6 & #unifier and, in particular, #aconex for Australian contractors continues to excel?

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Our partners were the stars of the show at our Microsoft AI Partner Innovate event series in Australia. It's been great to learn from industry peers how Aussie organisations can best drive innovation, efficiency, and growth, and how we can support their AI vision ✨ #MicrosoftAustralia #Copilot #AI #MicrosoftAIPartnerInnovate

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Gold Coast Health is transforming the future of healthcare with the power of technology. iTnews recent podcast reveals how ServiceNow is helping improve innovation to provide better outcomes for Queenslanders. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6043eLphS #Healthcare #DigitalTransformation #CustomerSuccess

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We'll be covering some great resilience topics and how they apply to workloads in AWS - along with using Resilience Hub and Fault Injection Service to improve your resilience!

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If you have a few minutes, I highly recommend this great article by Rob on both the opportunities and the challenges of implementing digital technologies for infrastructure agencies in Australia along with insights from leaders that were shared during the Illuminate event in Sydney earlier this year. https://lnkd.in/eXz4Ak4f Some key points that Rob touches on: 1. Digital maturity is a recognised challenge 2. Public sector organisations are committing to leveraging AI in innovative ways 3. Effective communication is a key learning for public sector projects 4. The focus must be on the people behind it all Robert Malkin

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Australia's data landscape is evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies reshaping how we manage and leverage information. This news highlights a fascinating development that CIOs and CDOs should watch closely. How might these advancements impact your data strategy and the way you empower your organisation to make informed decisions? https://lnkd.in/gqNk6XbZ

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So keen on this new offering which aligns well with Macquarie Guard (Managed Microsoft Azure for EA customers - all on one MS bill that retires #MACC)! Now we can offer #azure in a true #hybridcloud platform in our DC, with all the benefits of Sovereignty, Security, and Azure Arc for singular management portal - all managed by one of the select few Azure Expert MSPs. For existing Launch / #privatecloud customers migrating some applications or Test/Dev/UAT to Azure or looking for true #BCP / #DR options from Azure, this may perfect for you. #bestofbothworlds #azureexpertmsp #azureexpert #azurecsp #cloud

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Search-powered AI is ultimately what will assist organisations to improve data management capabilities. However, only 21% of organisations in Australia are trialling Gen AI’s use internally. Spoke with Mike Loder at Ticker News on key insights from Elastic's recent Generative AI report. We explored how Generative AI is revolutionising the Australian technology sector, driving efficiency and innovation. The report provides key insights and practical steps for organisations looking to harness this transformative technology. Catch the full report here if you missed it: https://lnkd.in/gKgZryCH #Elasticsearch #generativeAI

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In this article, Joanna Gurry talks to how NAB is steadily reducing its reliance on overnight batch processes to get data from source systems into a central data platform, while also reducing its operational costs. Ada, which runs Databricks on Amazon Web Services (AWS) at its core, replaces several large data platforms, including a 26-year-old Teradata environment considered “intrinsic” to a number of banking operations. One of the key changes with Ada - or, more specifically, with a tool in its stack provided by Fivetran - is that it’s allowing the bank to “move away from file-based ingestion” and be more selective in what gets extracted and replicated in the centralised data platform.

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MFT’s Role in Business: ANZ's IT Leaders Weigh in. In this eBook, Fortra sits down with nine industry experts across ANZ to discuss the benefits they saw in implementing an MFT in to their environments and how MFT Solves many of the Enterprise Data Transfer Challenges they were facing. #fortra #goanywhere #mft #managedfiletransfer #cloudintegration #sftpintegration #cloudsecurity #datasecurity #informationsecurity #cybersecurity

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Looking to drive AI adoption for your team? Learn about the 11-by-11 tipping point and explore insights from our survey of 1,300 Copilot for Microsoft 365 users: https://lnkd.in/gHApb4yn #MicrosoftAustralia #MicrosoftNZ #MSModernWorkANZ #CopilotforM365ANZ #AI

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Event reminder: "Maximising the Benefits of New Zealand's Cloud Region" this Thursday 10am to 11.30am (online). A great opportunity for customers / business decision makers to learn about: - The benefits of the New Zealand Cloud region  - How using the NZ Cloud region can reduce energy costs and environmental impact of your organisation   - Migration pathways to modernise your business and meet your data residency needs  - How to increase your business’s efficiency with lower latency between users, local data centres and Azure  - Data residency for data storage, processing, and compliance  - Microsoft Security and Compliance: Protect your business with local, regional, and global security offerings  Registration details below... #nznorth #azure #cloud #MicrosoftPartner #LAB3 https://lnkd.in/gGhjUqS4

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https://lnkd.in/gBQCcWrx We know modernising the technology inside our public and private enterprises has to be the frontline of lifting productivity, but is it any wonder individual organisations shy away from doing anything when there are so many many stories of failed IT uplift projects? We need to hear more about how things can go right, not how they can go wrong. MMP implemented a new ERP in five months by planning for success and sticking to the plan! #GovERP #techwrecks #productivity TechnologyOne

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AI is powered by data and infrastructure. Wherever you are on your AI journey, this forum will help you take your next steps.

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Our latest #WorkTrendsIndex is here, and it shows Aussies are world-leaders when it comes to adopting #GenerativeAI.  84% of Australian knowledge workers use #GenAI at work, while the global average sits at 75%. It’s great news for skills and productivity, but the 2024 #WTI also found a disconnect between employees and leaders—with employees eager to use AI at work and unwilling to wait for companies to catch up, giving leaders the opportunity to channel this momentum into organisational impact. ​Read the full report and learn more about AI at work: https://lnkd.in/gKKKuJpQ #MicrosoftAustralia #MSModernWorkANZ #WorkTrendsIndex #CopilotANZ 

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