SMBiT Professionals
Melbourne Chapter
Next meeting
Wednesday
31 July 2024
SMBiT Professionals Melbourne Chapter meets on the last Wednesday of the month
Dinner
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Event
7:00pm-9:30pm
Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat
Location
Bells Hotel
Main Hall, Level 2, 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne Parking along Tope Street or Coventry Street
Map
Registration
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Building a Foundational Security Stack
Maria Armstrong
Cyber Crime has had a massive impact on the way global organisations do business. Approximately 60% of SMBs have experienced an incident in recent studies and a successful attack has impacted an estimated 1 in 10 of those. Many MSPs have been challenged to help provide solutions to help secure their client's data and meet constantly changing pressures of trying to not only understand the Cyber landscape but also to keep up with it. They have had little to no support, experience, time, or available education to deal with the growing threats and maintain their client's security needs. Pax8 will present on building your Foundational Security Stack to support your clients and grow your business. Pax8 is the Platinum sponsor of SMBiT Professionals
How to scope out a data / email migration project
Colin Hogg - VP Sales
In this talk we will explore how MSP’s can scope out a migration project, keeping things simple, looking at the why, where and how of data migrations using Movebot. Covering migration best practices to ensure client’s data gets to where it needs to be. We will discuss the drivers for the migration, factors to consider when scoping out the project, planning and running the migration and what happens next. The aim is to highlight how you can make this process low pressure, fast and easy to ensure a great outcome for you and your clients. Movebot is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals
Round table discussion
Open forum ...
... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
Member Presentation
Linden Jackson, Agile IT
Linden will be discussing Partnering with your Vendors
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Brisbane Chapter
7 August 2024
SMBiT Professionals Brisbane Chapter usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month
5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Pineapple Hotel
706 Main St Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Note that this month's meeting is being held on the first Tuesday of the month due to Ekka
Did you miss the last Brisbane Chapter meeting?
Register now to attend the next meeting
Presentations from leading industry vendors, updates on new products, member case studies and key issues facing SMBiT business owners and professionals including our round table discussion. Share knowledge, solve practical problems, network and learn from each other and gain key tools to grow your business. Agenda will be published closer to the event.
Not a member?
Not a problem, visitors welcome.
Come along to our next chapter meeting to meet like-minded IT business owners and professionals who are working together to build their businesses.
Register using the link below This meeting will be live streamed
Sydney Chapter
Tuesday
13 August 2024
SMBiT Professionals Sydney Chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month
6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Union Hotel
271 Pacific Highway North Sydney https://www.unionhotel.com.au/
10 things for IT and MSP’s – It’s way more than just making the phone ring!!
Yadz Shirwadkar, Regional Sales Manager
We get it, VOIP, UCaaS CCaaS, are not new to you. bvoip is much more than another typical offering. Join Yadz Shirwadkar of bvoip to learn how you can create new efficiencies in your business that will not only save you time and automate many of your day to day tasks, but give your techs and your clients a better experience. Let us show you how we built a platform exclusively for the IT / MSP Community. 1. Phone System (UCaaS) Solution 2. Contact Center (CCaaS) Solution 3. Messaging Solution – Chat, SMS, MMS 4. Integration Platform – We connect to the tools you already use! 5. Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Solution 6. On-Call and Alerting Tool 7. Business Intelligence and AI 8. User Identification Security Tool (think of this like Phone MFA) 9. Progressive Dialer 10. And a resale option if you want to sell to end customers. bvoip is a gold sponsor of SMBiT Professionals.
... discuss issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
This meeting will be live streamed
Perth Chapter
20 August 2024
SMBiT Professionals Perth Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
6:15pm - 8:15pm
The Wembley Hotel White Room
344 Cambridge St Wembley 6014 WA
Did you miss the last Perth Chapter meeting?
Adelaide Chapter
21 August 2024
SMBiT Professionals Adelaide Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month
5:00pm- 6:30pm
6:30pm-9:00pm
The Duke of Brunswick Hotel
207 Gilbert Street Adelaide SA 5000
Did you miss the last Adelaide Chapter meeting?
Round Table Discussion
Pre Conference
Business Training
Training
Thursday
24 October 2024
9.00am - 5:00pm
Followed by drinks 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pullman on the Park, Melbourne
Blowing up the obstacles holding you back from real business growth
Ryan Spillane, 360 Consulting and
James Davis, Pax8 Academy
Dive deep into the heart of your business and unleash its full potential at the Business Pre-Day workshop, "Blowing up the obstacles holding you back from real business growth." Led by the dynamic duo of James Davis from Pax8 and Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting, this session is set to be an intense journey of discovery and transformation.
With a combined 60 years of experience, James and Ryan will guide you through a thorough examination of your business, identifying the hidden roadblocks that are stifling your growth. The morning session will be dedicated to a comprehensive maturity assessment, where you'll delve into the inner workings of your business and understand what drives its success. You'll explore established frameworks that have proven successful in pinpointing choke points and defining what growth truly means for you.
In the afternoon, the workshop takes a bold turn as selected businesses are put under the microscope. Together, as a collective, you'll dissect real-life scenarios, uncovering the barriers that hinder progress. James and Ryan will provide expert insights and tailored solutions to help you navigate these obstacles, ensuring you leave with actionable strategies to propel your business forward.
Key areas of focus will include:
This workshop is designed for business owners and their executive teams who are ready to face the truth about their business and are committed to making real, impactful changes. Note that an NDA will be required for participation, ensuring a safe and confidential environment for open and honest discussions.
Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the knowledge and tools to take your business to new heights. Are you ready to blow up the obstacles and unlock your true potential?
$429 for full day training followed by drinks
This event is only available for Conference attendees.
(Limited numbers, don't miss out, register early)
Technical Training
Into the trenches in a real Cyberattack
Robert Crane, CIAOPS
Get ready for an immersive experience like no other at the Technical Pre-Day workshop, "Into the trenches in a real Cyberattack," led by Robert Crane from CIAOPS, a world-renowned expert on Microsoft 365. This is not just another workshop; it's a gamified adventure into the heart of cybersecurity incident response.
Picture this: you're part of a team, plunged into a high-stakes scenario where an intrusion has occurred. Your mission? To unravel the mystery of the attack, fend off the cunning assailant, and fortify your defenses. But that's not all – you'll also learn to detect threats before they escalate, ensuring your organization's safety in the face of ever-evolving cyber dangers.
This hands-on experience is designed to test your skills and push your limits. You'll engage in real-time problem-solving, collaborate with your peers, and gain invaluable insights into the best tools and techniques for managing threats in a Microsoft 365 environment. It's not just about theory; it's about practical application that you can take back to your workplace and implement immediately.
By the end of the session, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of incident response, a toolkit of strategies for enhancing your cybersecurity posture, and the confidence to tackle challenges head-on in a real-world setting. So gear up for a day of learning, competition, and growth. It's game time, and the stakes have never been higher. Are you ready to step into the trenches?