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I am coming up with a new talk and this time more on Amazon Web Services (AWS)! So come and join me at the Melbourne Serverless Meetup on 4th July as I talk about setting up #CloudFront with latency-based routing in an active-active architecture! #techtalk #meetup #aws

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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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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT❗❗❗ There are still a very small amount tickets left - so if you're working in the CBD today and you're curious to learn more about how you can future-proof your software career or engineering team in this new age then definitely come along 😎 The link to the event is in the comments 🔗 #Community #AI #PanelEvent #Networking

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Next up we have the crazy and always hilarious Paul McCarty. Paul will he presenting "Repo Swatting: How to delete anyone's source code repository anonymously". Paul will discuss a new attack called Repo Swatting identified in major SCM providers including GitHub, GitLab, and Gitea. He identified the attack and theorized that it could be weaponized to take developer resources offline. He was correct. Swatting is a terrible practice as it allows malicious attackers to target unsuspecting, innocent people by using law enforcement as a directed weapon. Join Paul to learn more about this attach and how he found it. https://lnkd.in/gqPDu9Ca #BSidesMelb2024

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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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Serverless is dead. Long live Serverless. At the Azure Builders Melbourne meetup on 26 November, I share my view on where serverless is currently at, what the hurdles to overcome are, and where it might go in the future. Join me and the rest of the excellent speakers William Liebenberg, Craig Moyle, Jiadong Chen and Pouya Koushandehfar for all things Serverless. Book your spot. Link in the comments. #serverless #azure Santhosh (Santhoshkumar) Anandakrishnan Venura Athukorala

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Well done to Matthew Andarakis for delivering a fantastic session on tech debt at DDD Brisbane on Saturday! If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! Matt will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 12th December at 12:00pm AEST covering this topic in detail, for anyone that missed out! Here are the key takeaways that you can expect: - What is Tech Debt - How to identify Tech Debt - How to prioritise Tech Debt - Preventative measures - How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Team Lead - How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Project Sponsor Register for the webinar using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gvsmprrB #Lynkz #DDD #TechDebt

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The 20th Anniversary Celebration of Belton IT Nexus and a Glimpse into the Future Reflecting on 2024, the IT sector in New Zealand has showcased remarkable resilience and innovation, playing a crucial role in the country's economy. Thanks to the hard work of Kiwi businesses, IT support professionals, cybersecurity experts, and telco providers, our digital economy has thrived. Digital Transformation and Innovation: In 2024, businesses in Aotearoa embraced cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced security solutions. Belton IT Nexus actively contributed to this shift by undertaking complex projects and providing consulting and IT services that empower clients to stay at the forefront of innovation. Cybersecurity: Leading the Way: The ever-evolving cyber threats have made cybersecurity a paramount concern for all businesses. Belton IT Nexus has prioritized offering top-tier security measures to ensure the resilience of New Zealand organizations against digital risks. Telecommunications: Enabling Business Success: Our partnerships with telecommunications providers have been instrumental in delivering fast and reliable connectivity crucial for modern business operations. Their support for cloud services and remote work has significantly fueled New Zealand's digital economy. Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond: As we mark two decades in business, Belton IT Nexus is gearing up for an exciting future. In 2025, we are set to enhance our offerings through new telco partnerships, expanded connectivity solutions, and a continued emphasis on cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Additionally, our focus on AI learning, policy, and governance will provide thought leadership to assist Kiwi businesses in responsibly and effectively leveraging AI. Appreciation for the IT Community: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to New Zealand's IT community, including IT experts, security providers, and telcos, for their unwavering support. Here's to further collaboration, innovation, and growth within the Kiwi IT landscape. A big thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Here's to the next 20 years of success! #NZIT #Innovation #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #AI #BeltonITNexus

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Did you know? The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) have a number of recommended configurations for Cloud Solutions that any business can implement. Small business can use these to ensure protections and best practice configuration for your cloud solution, whether you have 1 user or 100! PECyber can support these configuration implementations or Implement them directly for you - Reach out today! #cybersecurity #securecloud #cyber #pecyber #australiancyber

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What an end to the Ministry of Testing Auckland meet ups 2024 season. Ryan Bevens shared his thoughts on the topic of “Your value as a tester”. Sometimes reflecting on the basics is so valuable. Asking these four questions, Ryan struck the chord and made us all realize our value as testers. What is testing? What value does testing bring? What skills or qualities do good testers have? What value do I bring? How many of us never received any good training to become testers, QAs and quality engineers. Which made me think how fortunate I was to meet this group of people early on in my career who steered me in the direction of context driven testing, RST, BBST and MOT.

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🌐 Accelerate Your Cloud Journey with API Connects! The cloud revolution is here, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the charge with unparalleled scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. For businesses in New Zealand, navigating AWS can be complex, which is why API Connects partners with enterprises to design, implement, and manage the best cloud solutions. ✨ Our AWS Cloud Services: AWS Security 🔒: Protect your data with top-tier security solutions tailored to the AWS environment. AWS Cloud Migration 🚀: Smooth, secure transitions to the cloud, minimizing downtime. Managed Cloud Services 🛠: Ongoing optimization, maintenance, and support to keep operations seamless. AWS Database Migration 💾: Reliable, secure database migration across platforms. DevOps Automation ⚙️: Automate workflows for faster, efficient development and deployment. Ready to transform your cloud journey? Partner with API Connects and harness the true potential of AWS cloud technology. https://lnkd.in/gwZhr-rU  #cloudcomputing #AWS #cloudmigration #DevOps #digitalinnovation  #NewZealandBusiness #cloudsolutions #newzealand

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🏋️‍♂️As a key component of Australia's only Diploma of Web Development by Coder Academy, there’s an entire subject devoted to DevOps. Learning about development operations is important for any web or software developer, and if you do decide to specialise as a DevOps engineer, then you’ll have a rewarding career ahead of you. 💪 At the end of the Diploma of Web Development, you’ll be an experienced, employable, full stack developer with knowledge of some of the most in-demand programming languages. #coding #bootcamp #dimplomaofwebdevelopment #devops #coders #coderacademy

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Nothing better than seeing our 4 faces on a Monday morning right? 😆 We thought we'd bring you a little video telling you about our next Melbourne Talent Meetup on May 23rd. 🎟 We’re super excited to have Julian Bright and David Yip, join us to help equip you with some very valuable knowledge that can help you navigate the next few waves of AI advancements in the TA & HR space. 🤖 If you're interested in learning about: • The history of AI and the rise of generative AI - and what it means for teams in the talent space • How AI tools and technologies can help you streamline your workflows • Practical strategies for managing the flood of applications driven by AI-powered job search tools • Tools to help talent teams scale hiring • How we can help the business understand the kind of skills we need in the future • What our teams need to do to upskill for the changing landscape • An outlook of what global innovators are doing ...Then go and reserve your spot via Humanitix. ➡️https://lnkd.in/gPbXnNtE We can’t wait to see you all! 😎 Matt Woodard, Stefan Welack, Caitlin Clements 🖤 #talentacquisition #recruiters #humanresources #melbourne #ai

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📅 AUGUST Event Roundup!! 📆 Hello, Tech Work 💻💻 Another month has passed by and I have another round-up for you!!! 😱 Here are the events on show for August so you can pick and choose where you want to go! 😊 My usual disclaimer is that, due to my being located in Melbourne these events are Melbourne-based but some will be online, some will be free, some will require a paid ticket, some will be general or recruitment-based and some will be Techy – there’s something for everyone! ⭐ 📅 August’s Event Calendar 📆 (All links to events are in the comments) 💬 PHP Melbourne August FREE - Thursday, August 22nd @ 6:30 PM  @ OC House - 552 Victoria Street · North Melbourne 💬 Unlock the Power of Generative AI with crewAI FREE - Thursday, August 16th @ 6:30 PM  @ 912 Collins St · Docklands 💬 Flutter Melbourne August Meetup FREE - Thursday, August 15th @ 6:00 PM  @ Mantel Group 452 Flinders St 💬 Golang August FREE - Thursday, August 15th @ 6:00 PM  @ Digio 452 Flinders St 💬 Rust Melbourne Meetup FREE - Thursday, August 5th @ 6:00 PM  @ 34 Oxford St · Collingwood, 💬 Hack your way into Cybersecurity – AWSN FREE - Thursday, August 15th @ 5:00 PM @ Equifax - Level 9, 2 Melbourne Quarter, 697 Collins St, Melbourne 💬 Overcoming communication failures FREE - Thursday, August 21st @ 5:00 PM  @ Online event 💬 Code Like a Girl's Virtual Engineer's Summit FREE - Thursday, August 8th @ 12:00 PM  @ Online event 💬 ​Community & Growth: Integrating Community into Your Startup Strategy FREE - Thursday, August 15th @ 5:30 PM  @ 2/39 Little Collins St 💬 Melbourne Ruby FREE - Thursday, August 22nd @ 6:00 PM  @ Boyd Community Hub - 207 City Rd · Southbank 💬 Scaling Agile: How Open Systems Theory supports the Domains of Business Agility FREE - Thursday, August 8th @ 6:00 PM  @ Everest Engineering - 2/39 Little Collins Street, 💬 The dance of balancing the unknown, known and delivery in complex projects FREE - Thursday, August 22nd @ 6:00 PM  @ TBC 💬 K8SUG Australia #20 - Melbourne Meetup @AWS FREE - Thursday, August 7th @ 5:30 PM  @ Amazon MEL12 - 555 Collins St 💬 AWS Melbourne Well-Architected User Group - August 2024 Meetup! FREE - Thursday, August 6th @ 5:30 PM  @ level 13/555 Collins St Aaaaaannnndddd – Stay tuned for an August Melbourne Talent Meetup, to be announced very soon for August 22nd!! Let me know if there are any other events coming up this month that you're looking forward to attending! 🤗 Hope to see you at one of these events soon ❤️🙌 #Community #Events #August2024

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🚀 Cloud Projects Australian Businesses Should Prioritize ☁️ Implementing cloud solutions can unlock measurable benefits: 🔹 Data Migration: Save up to 40% on IT costs and gain flexibility by scaling resources on demand. 🔹 Cloud-Native Apps: Speed up deployments by 2x, driving innovation and reducing downtime. 🔹 Disaster Recovery: Minimize downtime by 70%, ensuring business continuity and data resilience. 🔹 Hybrid Cloud: Lower infrastructure costs by 25%, balancing security and scalability. #CloudComputingAU #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #InnovationAustralia #CloudSolutions

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