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Next meeting
Wednesday
8th April 2026
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SMBiT Professionals Brisbane Chapter usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month
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Dinner
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Main Event
6:30pm-8:30pm
Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat
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Location
Pineapple Hotel
706 Main St
Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
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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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Why SMB Security Is Changing - and Why MSP Profitability Depends On It
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Winston Zhuo, 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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Identity Threats and 'Assume Breach'
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Henry Stewart, Account Executive
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Join Huntress as they discuss key security insights from managing 5 million endpoints and 10 million identities globally. They'll also discuss the latest ASD report and its recommendation to 'assume breach'. They will provide and update on recent releases and product roadmap.
Huntress is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals
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Round table discussion
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Open forum ...
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... discuss issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
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Registration
Register using the link below
This meeting will be live streamed
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