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Could Australian IT Job Seekers & IT Contractors benefit from a Real Estate-Style ‘Buyer’s Agent’ to help champion their cause & secure job seeking success quickly & efficiently? Let's face it - IT recruiters & IT Professional Services firms know who their clients are &, if you're an IT Job Seeker or IT Contractor, IT'S NOT YOU! IT Recruiters & IT Professional Services companies work for their paying customers - corporates & government agencies - leaving IT job seekers & contractors to be treated like a number. Despite being a critical part of the industry, IT job seekers & IT contractors lack the sales, marketing & engagement skills & expertise that it takes to secure opportunities & be successful. They lack a collective voice & often have to fend for themselves through non-transparent recruitment processes & a merry-go-round of ghosting. This situation is reminiscent of the real estate industry where vendors & their agents typically hold the power in real estate sales & buyers are treated like numbers, being played off against each other. However, a game-changer emerged in the late-1990s: the Buyer’s Agent. This advocate-styled role acts on behalf of buyers, providing a strategic advantage & putting buyers in a winning position by negotiating deals tailored to their needs. Imagine if the IT industry adopted a similar approach. An advocate dedicated to representing the interests of IT job seekers & IT contractors would change the power dynamics, providing them with the personalised support they need to succeed in a competitive market. Would this style of advocacy work provide a strategic advantage for Australian IT Job Seekers & IT Contractors? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Do you think there’s a need for a “Buyer’s Agent” approach in the IT industry? How could this change the landscape for IT Job Seekers & IT Contractors who striving for success? Share your insights below! 👇 #ITJobs #ITContractors #CareerAdvocacy #BuyersAgent #careerAGILITY

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Pro tip: Keep your data game strong! By following data governance best practices like security, breach notifications, and compliance with Australian laws, you’ll protect your business and build customer trust. Remember, good governance is good business!

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Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and knowledge is power in the fight against phishing. Embark on this journey towards a more secure and resilient digital future for Australian businesses. Download the free whitepaper below to learn how to build real phishing resilience. #DataExperts #ProtectYourData #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gcTDbC5C

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As Australia’s No.1 Serverless Development & Google Cloud Consultants, it may come as no surprise to hear us talking up serverless. But there really are a lot of benefits, including lower costs and higher efficiency. For developers, serverless also releases them from those routine and menial tasks associated with app scaling and server provisioning, giving IT teams more time to consider strategies or apply other solutions! Additionally, Rob, our own lead data expert, says that going serverless is great for test environments – especially when doing major transformation pieces in a company. If this transition isn’t successful, then at least there will be no fixed infrastructure costs, thanks to serverless. 😀 #serverless #infrastructure #it #cloud #googlecloud #techteam #server #data #scaling #techlife #australianbusiness #costsaving #digitaltransformation

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DDD Melbourne's agenda voting opens on November 8. Anyone can take part in the voting process (though your vote counts for more if you're a ticket holder!) How does it work? Read on to find out! #DDDMelb #agenda #voting #techcommunity

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The big winner in August was the demand for IT professionals. A big jump, up 16%, driven by large double digit increases in all states except NSW and QLD. While public sector recruitment was strong, the private sector demand was driving the index this month. This can be considered a good omen as it often indicates companies investing for productivity improvement and efficiency gains - only time will tell. #recruitment #management #humanresources

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The 2024-2025 Budget is Here! 🌟 The recently announced NSW Government 2024-2025 Budget is packed with opportunities that are set to transform the IT landscape and create numerous prospects for IT professionals. As an IT recruiter, I’m happy to see the NSW Government’s 2024-2025 Budget focused on innovation, growth, and essential services that will undoubtedly impact our industry and workforce positively. Here’s a quick rundown of what this means for our industry: 👩‍💻Tech & Innovation- Significant investments in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives.Funding allocated to support tech startups and innovation hubs, fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem in NSW. 🏥Healthcare - $2.5 billion investment in healthcare, including advanced medical technologies and digital health solutions. Opportunities for IT professionals in health tech, aiming to revolutionize patient care and hospital management systems. 🚆Transport: $72.3 billion over four years for transport infrastructure, integrating smart technologies for better efficiency and user experience.Projects like Sydney Metro City and Southwest and new stations for Western Sydney Airport will require cutting-edge IT solutions. This budget sets the stage for a tech-driven future, providing numerous opportunities for IT professionals and businesses in NSW. Let’s leverage these investments to build a stronger, smarter, and more connected NSW! For more details, check out the full budget here. https://lnkd.in/gG4xpn69 #NSWBudget #TechInnovation #ITJobs #DigitalSkills #HealthcareIT #SmartTransport #EconomicGrowth #ITRecruitment

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Can you trust your cloud provider not to lose your data? Almost always, except when you can't. In May 2024, UniSuper, an Australian superannuation fund, faced a major crisis when Google Cloud mistakenly deleted their entire account, including all backups. Thankfully, UniSuper had a third-party backup in place, which saved the day. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dq-MMME9 Lessons learned: This incident underscores the critical importance of a robust, multi-layered backup strategy. Relying solely on a single cloud provider, even one as reputable as Google Cloud, can pose significant risks. Implementing a third-party, independent cloud backup solution is essential for ensuring business continuity and data protection. Data protection best practices: -Follow the 3-2-1 backup principle.  -Avoid storing all data and backups in the same logical infrastructure.  -Utilize multi-cloud data protection solutions. #DataProtection #BackupStrategy #GoogleCloud #BusinessContinuity #SaaS

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🌐 Tech Spotlight Pay Attention to These Tech Shifts 👀 • Google Cloud Incident: Internal error led to deletion of UniSuper's infrastructure, affecting 620,000+ members for a week; backups helped recovery • Intel has announced a $10 billion cost-cutting strategy to boost efficiency and competitiveness, continuing its push into AI with the release of over 15 million AI-driven PCs​ • TSMC is planning to expand its advanced packaging facilities in Japan, collaborating with Sony and Toyota to enhance the country's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities​  • Generative AI has seen a sevenfold increase in funding, highlighting its growing importance in the tech landscape Stay ahead of the curve with Cloud Pro AI. #cloudproai #technews #newsupdate

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Article: 5min Read How Confluent is helping service NSW to achieve its single view of customers Initiative Service NSW Creates a Single View of Citizen Customers with Stream Processing. Stream processing and digitisation have replaced paperwork and long queues, enabling customers to access government services and products more efficiently at all levels. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gmnYyKvb Engage with us: Have something to add? ✍ Comment! Interested in technology content? 👍Follow us! 4impact

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Modernizing IT in Australia? Don’t overlook cloud security.  🇦🇺🔐 As businesses accelerate digital transformation in Australia, powerful data protection is more critical than ever. When upgrading IT infrastructure to boost efficiency, safeguarding sensitive data from cyber threats and foreign interference should be a top priority.  With the rise in cloud adoption, including hybrid models across many sectors, it’s crucial to stay ahead of risks. Implementing a cloud-smart security plan with cybersecurity policies, access management, and disaster recovery can make all the difference in securing the nation’s data.  🔗 Dive into our latest blog on the role of cloud security in digital transformation: https://lnkd.in/dkAzepAR  #ITTransformation #CloudSecurity #DataProtection #Digitization  

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