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A lack of digital maturity is holding Australian businesses back from realising the benefits of #AI for #cybersecurity, according to #ManageEngine, an IT security, operations, and service management software firm.

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Jay Strydom on the panel at Dev Day Aotearoa, discussing the future of cloud computing. Jay loves a good challenge. If you tell him that you have tried everything to optimise your cloud cost, he will go deep into your architecture to find a way to achieve more savings without impacting performance or your security posture. If you tell him your application or Ai solution can’t perform better without increasing your COGS, he will find a way to get it done… It was great for Jay to share some of his insights with the dev community today, inspiring others to achieve more in the cloud.

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“This is going to be a necessary change for CIOs and IT decision makers to plan for, as we’re seeing one of the most significant leaps forward between OS versions ever." – Mike Fuller, Managing Director Australia. As one of only 21 Microsoft Strategic Refresh Initiative partners globally, Datacom is helping local businesses upgrade their systems and hardware ahead of next year’s end-of-support date for Windows 10. While Windows 11 comes with significant improvement to performance and security, along with enhanced AI capabilities, the transition will demand substantial hardware upgrades and software changes. https://lnkd.in/gny996-f #Microsoft #Windows11 #Win11 #Win10 #SRIPartner #AI #GenAI

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With the Australian Federal Government expected to increase its IT services spending to $48.84 billion this year, digital transformation in government is accelerating.  Peter White shares a powerful case study in TechDay Australia's IT Brief on how enterprise architecture helped modernize public services. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/eBWjD7cv #DigitalTransformation #Gov #APAC #EnterpriseArchitecture #EnterpriseTransformation 

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For midmarket organisations to advance effectively, they need to focus on what Gartner identifies as the ‘five capabilities of alignment’: strong leadership, smart IT investments, a clear vision, a well-thought-out 3-5-year strategy, and solid relationships and partnerships. Investing wisely in IT entails prioritising cloud-enabled platforms. Companies that have embraced these solutions early have witnessed enhanced productivity and cost savings, paving the way for growth. IDC predicts that by 2025, 90% of a business's apps will be 'cloud-native', designed to run in the cloud and leverage its capabilities. Tecala’s Cloud Services are the most effective way to build a fully flexible and secure cloud model for your business. We partner with your IT and business teams to deliver cloud managed services consistently, with governance, security, performance monitoring, and cost control. Whether you need assistance moving to the cloud, migrating to a new platform, or extending your cloud services, we can help. As your business evolves, we provide business-appropriate cloud solutions through road mapping and ongoing management. https://lnkd.in/gn7NN859 #cloud #hybridcloud #publiccloud #privatecloud #multicloud #cloudservices #msp #tecala

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Curious about the cloud complexities of Australian organisations? CRN’s inaugural Cloud Covered report delves deep into the hybrid cloud landscape. "Two decades of haphazard purchasing of SaaS and public cloud services has left many Australian organisations neither fully in nor fully out of the cloud." Explore insights from IT executives like Richard Wiltshire and Greg Wratt, navigating the nuances of hybrid environments for optimal cost and performance. Discover modernisation priorities, migration challenges, and industry perspectives from leaders like Paul Keen and Tomas Varsavsky. Read the report now! https://lnkd.in/g4sGsUmh Sponsored by Interactive and Rubrik #HybridCloud #CloudCovered

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Google Cloud has accidentally deleted a major customer’s account, including all its backups. The affected customer, UniSuper, is an Australian pension fund that manages $135 billion worth of funds and has 647,000 members. The incident occurred on May 2 and the full restoration of services did not happen until May 15. The deletion was caused by an inadvertent misconfiguration during the provisioning of UniSuper’s Private Cloud services. Google has taken responsibility for the incident and has apologized to UniSuper. #googlecloud #unisuper #accountdeletion #googleaccidents #networksecurity #networkforensics #retirementfunds #australia #securityoperations #informationtechnology Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehFe4ehN

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“If organisations get their platforms and cloud strategy right, the foundation is there for every aspect of their business.” – Mike Walls, Datacom cloud director. Our latest cloud report reveals that investment in IT platforms remains a priority for Kiwi businesses for the second year. With growth, budgets and risk management as top strategic priorities, businesses are focused on modernising existing technology and improving their security and risk profiles. Read more about the findings from our fifth annual Cloud Report: https://lnkd.in/g-YzySeu #CloudReport #DatacomCloudReport #Research #Download #LookBeyondToday #Cloud

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A security breach could shatter customer trust and your bottom line. Is your organisation truly secure? ADAPT's report reveals 5 key strategies Australian CISOs should be prioritising to fortify their data ecosystems and build resilience. Download the free report to gain actionable insights on aligning your security initiatives with your business goals. [Link to access report in the comments] #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #Security Pooja Singh Aarjun Sampath Kumar

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💻 Best Practices for Managing End User Computing Devices 💻 Managing end user computing devices effectively is crucial for maintaining security, efficiency, and productivity in any organization. At Southern Cross Computer Systems, we offer comprehensive strategies to help you manage these devices with ease and confidence. Our best practices include regular software updates, robust endpoint security, efficient device management policies, and user training. Implementing these practices ensures that your computing environment remains secure and optimized. Is your organization following the best practices for managing end user computing devices? 🔗 Learn more about how Southern Cross Computer Systems can help you manage your end user devices: https://hubs.ly/Q02JGGT20 👈 #EndUserComputing #DeviceManagement #CyberSecurity #SCCS #ITSolutions #DigitalSecurity

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One in 200 Windows devices crash and show the dreaded Blue Screen of Death under normal use. That’s a lot. And it can mean lost time, money, even data. But around half of these crashes can be avoided if your business takes a few simple preventative steps. Here’s what I suggest… #Microsoft #BlueScreenOfDeath #ITManagement https://lnkd.in/d63YC_y8

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Passwords are frustrating, right? Simple passwords are too easy to guess… and safer complicated passwords are too difficult to remember. There are better, more secure solutions. But not enough people are embracing them. In my latest tech update I explain why biometrics are one of the best ways to keep your credentials – and data – safe and secure. Read it here. #Biometrics #Passwords #DataSecurity https://lnkd.in/gExhGuTP

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Is it time to think about 9Yards solution architecture as a service? https://lnkd.in/gWtsrYbR . Jobs and Skills Australia has identified Data and technology as a key theme with 10 emerging roles facing shortages. https://lnkd.in/gj3bNexC  . Emerging roles are the ones that have appeared in Australian job market data for the first time in recent years or are growing quickly from a small base. Right at the top of the list? Solution architects and cloud developers.  . For mid-sized companies in particular, solution architecture as a service can be a cost-effective, flexible and low-risk approach to ramping up your digital transformation solution design. #solutionarchitecture #digitaltransformation Shane Jones Shannon Slater Phil Yeardley

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This is definitely worth a read if you are involved in the Digital and IT sectors of Government projects. According to the OECD's 2023 Digital Government Index (DGI) Australia was ranked fifth globally, however with many aging platforms and systems this might not be sustainable. Uplift to approved technology platforms and infrastructure within Government has typically been a very slow process, we (TPL Connect ) have even seen by the time technologies are approved, they are already legacy and nearing end of life. A more agile approach would be a smart first move and with so many large projects on the cusp (Olympics, Health Projects and Transport) it needs to happen fast! #govttechnology #technology #IT #ICT #digital #digitaltechnology https://lnkd.in/gdB4byid

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🚀 Arinco recently partnered with Blue Zebra Insurance (BZI), an Australian insurance agency, to implement Microsoft Sentinel and ensure maximised use of its capabilities. In 2024, BZI decided to enhance its security posture by deploying Microsoft Sentinel for a centralised dashboard to oversee incidents and centralise threat management activity. BZI engaged with Arinco, by Microsoft's recommendation, for its deep expertise and knowledge of the Microsoft stack. In a nine-week deployment, Arinco seamlessly integrated Sentinel into BZI’s operations which has now become its starting point for incident and response management. “Sentinel is a sophisticated product, with a lot of data connectors and different playbooks, depending on your needs and priorities, but the deployment was made far less daunting with Arinco’s guidance,” said BZI’s Chief Technology Officer, Amar Roomi. In partnership with Arinco, BZI has been able to adopt what Roomi calls “best-in-class security” without needing to build a large internal team to develop its cybersecurity solutions. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/drbadzPT #Security #SecurityPosture #Efficency #Sentinel #Microsoft

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Innovative cloud solutions provider Citrus Consulting Group Ltd is expanding its strategic partnership with NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, with this collaboration marking a significant milestone in driving data sovereignty and integrity within the New Zealand market, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to excellence and ethical data management practices. My video interview in the article below with is Matthew Swinbourne, NetApp’s CTO for Cloud, and Adrian Hall, Director of Citrus Consulting, and explores the strategic partnership and why Indigenous Data Sovereignty, almost other topics, is such an important issue in 2024. The full article can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/gKjzyKb6

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