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• Perth Microsoft Training by Robert Crane

  • When
    17 Mar 2026
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    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    activeIT, 190 Beringarra Avenue, Malaga, WA 6090
  • Spaces left
    16

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  SMBiT Professionals Microsoft Training - Perth

  Training Tuesday 17th March 2026   9.00am - 1:00pm   Location activeIT 190 Beringarra Avenue, Malaga, WA 6090 https://maps.app.goo.gl/8nD56yGZqgEV4Aty8 Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Microsoft Training   Robert Crane, CIAOPS   Topics Security for MSPs – 60 mins Copilot & AI in the real world – 60 mins Intune / automation – 60 mins Open Q&A – 45–60 mins   Members:  $50   Registration Register using the link below

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• Member Marketing Content - Win More Clients with Cyber Confidence

  • When
    17 Mar 2026
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    13:00 - 14:00
  • Location
    Online

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  We’re excited to share our latest quarterly marketing content with you — built to help you attract the right customers and start stronger conversations about trust, professionalism, and cyber confidence.

  Win More Clients with Cyber Confidence reframes cybersecurity from a technical necessity into a clear business advantage. The content is designed to help you show clients how strong cyber maturity builds trust, supports growth, and helps them win and keep better customers.

  What’s included in this quarter’s pack:

  • A member‑branded guide you can share with clients and prospects
  • A set of blog articles focused on trust, reputation, and client expectations
  • Social posts and newsletter content to support ongoing engagement
  • Messaging that positions you as a trusted advisor — not just a technical provider

  Download the full content pack from the Community Hub here 2026 Q3 Member Marketing Benefits & Webinar - Marketing - SMBiT Professionals Community Hub

  Upcoming Webinar: How to Use This Content to Win More Business

  To help you get maximum value from this material, we’re also running a member webinar on Tuesday 17th March at 1pm Sydney Time, where we’ll walk through:

  • The thinking behind the Win More Clients with Cyber Confidence theme
  • How to use the guide, blogs, and social content in real client conversations
  • Practical ways to tailor and deploy the content to support sales, renewals, and upsell conversations

  This content is designed to be practical, flexible, and easy to use — whether you’re nurturing existing clients or opening doors to new opportunities.

  Wayne Small
  Technology Evangelist

  1300 884 606
  wayne.small@smbitpro.org
  www.smbitpro.org

  
  

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• Perth - SMBiT Professionals March Meeting

  • When
    17 Mar 2026
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    18:15 - 20:15
  • Location
    The Wembley Hotel, 344 Cambridge St Wembley 6014 WA

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  SMBiT Professionals Perth Chapter

  Next meeting Tuesday 17 March 2026 SMBiT Professionals Perth Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Main Event 6:15pm - 8:15pm Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat   Location The Wembley Hotel White Room 344 Cambridge St Wembley 6014 WA Map   Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Enterprise-grade Security & Compliance for SMBs:  Defender & Purview Suites for Business Premium Robert Crane, CIAOPS   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.     Why SMB Security Is Changing - and Why MSP Profitability Depends On It Damien Richeux, Channel Account Manager   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   Round table discussion Open forum ... ... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table! Registration Register using the link below

  
  

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• New Zealand - SMBiT Professionals March Meeting

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    16:00 - 18:00
  • Location
    Online Only

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  SMBiT Professionals Auckland Chapter

  Next meeting Wednesday 18th March 2026 SMBiT Professionals New Zealand Chapter meets on the Third Wednesday of the month   Main Event 4:00pm-6:00pm NZDT This is an online meeting.   Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Why SMB Security Is Changing - and Why MSP Profitability Depends On It Damien Richeux, Channel Account Manager   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.   Round table discussion Open forum ...   ... discuss issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!   Registration Register using the link below This meeting will be live streamed and recorded

  
  

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• Adelaide - SMBiT Professionals March Meeting

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    18:30 - 21:00
  • Location
    The Duke of Brunswick Hotel 207 Gilbert Street Adelaide

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  SMBiT Professionals Adelaide Chapter

  Next meeting Wednesday 18 March 2026 SMBiT Professionals Adelaide Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month   Dinner 5:30pm- 6:30pm Main Event 6:30pm-9:00pm Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat   Location The Duke of Brunswick Hotel 207 Gilbert Street Adelaide SA 5000 Map   Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Simplifying Microsoft 365 Security for MSPs Andrew Johnson & David Bugeja   Managing Microsoft 365 security across multiple customer tenants can be a real headache, especially when it comes to keeping policies consistent and staying compliant. Many first-generation tools on the market are expensive, complex, and add to your operational burden instead of reducing it. After extensive research and hands-on evaluation, Manage Protect discovered Octiga: a modern platform built by MSSPs for MSPs. In this session, Manage Protect will introduce Octiga and show how it makes Microsoft 365 security simpler, faster and easier to manage at scale. You’ll learn what it does, why it stands apart from other options, and see a live demo. The session will also cover the broader ways Manage Protect helps MSPs streamline and strengthen Microsoft management across multiple tenants. Manage Protect is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals        Identity Threats and 'Assume Breach' Henry Stewart, Account Executive 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 Round Table Discussion Open forum ...   ... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!   Registration Register using the link below

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• Melbourne - SMBiT Professionals March Meeting

  • When
    25 Mar 2026
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    19:00 - 21:30
  • Location
    Bells Hotel, Main Hall, Level 2, 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne

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  SMBiT Professionals Melbourne Chapter

  Next meeting Wednesday  25 March 2026 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 Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Simplifying Microsoft 365 Security for MSPs Andrew Johnson & David Bugeja   Managing Microsoft 365 security across multiple customer tenants can be a real headache, especially when it comes to keeping policies consistent and staying compliant. Many first-generation tools on the market are expensive, complex, and add to your operational burden instead of reducing it. After extensive research and hands-on evaluation, Manage Protect discovered Octiga: a modern platform built by MSSPs for MSPs. In this session, Manage Protect will introduce Octiga and show how it makes Microsoft 365 security simpler, faster and easier to manage at scale. You’ll learn what it does, why it stands apart from other options, and see a live demo. The session will also cover the broader ways Manage Protect helps MSPs streamline and strengthen Microsoft management across multiple tenants. Manage Protect is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals        Identity Threats and 'Assume Breach' Henry Stewart, Account Executive   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     Round Table Discussion Open Forum   ... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!     Registration Register using the link below

  
  

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• Next Level 2026 - SMBiT Professionals National Conference

  • Start
    23 Jul 2026
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    08:30
  • End
    24 Jul 2026
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    18:30
  • Location
    Western Sydney Convention Centre

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