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Next meeting
Tuesday
17 March 2026
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SMBiT Professionals Perth Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
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Main Event
6:15pm - 8:15pm
Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat
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Location
The Wembley Hotel
White Room
344 Cambridge St
Wembley 6014 WA
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Map
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Registration
Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page)
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Enterprise-grade Security & Compliance for SMBs: Defender & Purview Suites for Business Premium
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Robert Crane, CIAOPS
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SMBs face enterprise‑level threats and compliance demands, but rarely have enterprise budgets or headcount. Microsoft has introduced two Business Premium add‑ons—Defender Suite and Purview Suite—plus a combined option—to bring a coherent, E5‑class security & compliance stack to SMBs at SMB pricing. In this session, MSPs will learn what each suite includes, how to position and package them, and how to run small, high‑impact pilots that convert to recurring revenue. You’ll see demos that show exactly how these add‑ons help you deliver outcomes fast.
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Why SMB Security Is Changing - and Why MSP Profitability Depends On It
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Damien Richeux, Channel Account Manager
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In this session, we’ll explore the current MSP landscape and the challenges shaping the market as we head into 2026. MSPs are under pressure from rising customer expectations, tighter margins, skills shortages, and an increasingly complex threat environment. Yet demand for managed security and scalable IT services continues to grow, creating strong opportunities for MSPs who can evolve their offerings.
We’ll challenge a common perception: Is WatchGuard still just a firewall company? WatchGuard has evolved into a unified cybersecurity platform designed for MSPs, covering network security, secure Wi-Fi, endpoint protection, MDR, MFA, and centralised visibility — all managed through a single platform.
From a business perspective, we’ll discuss how MSPs can leverage WatchGuard’s unique strengths — simplicity, integration, predictable pricing, and ease of management — to improve profitability and build recurring revenue. From a technical lens, we’ll highlight how this reduces operational complexity while delivering stronger security outcomes.
The session will share practical ways to grow your business with WatchGuard in 2026 and beyond.
Watchguard is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals
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Round table discussion
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Open forum ...
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... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
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Registration
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