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• Sydney - SMBiT Professionals April Meeting

  • When
    08 Apr 2025
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    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    The Union Hotel, 271 Pacific Highway, North Sydney

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  SMBiT Professionals Sydney Chapter

  Next meeting Tuesday 8 April 2025 SMBiT Professionals Sydney Chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month   Dinner 6:00pm-7:00pm Main Event 7:00pm-9:00pm Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat   Location The Union Hotel 271 Pacific Highway North Sydney https://www.unionhotel.com.au/ Map   Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) Are You on the CoPilot train or getting left behind? Sara Furlong, Channel Account Manager   CoPilot is so much more than just another license you can sell your clients, it’s a business consulting engagement, it affects workflow and business practices.  We need to approach it as a people and process first, not technology.  Through this presentation we will take you through the components of the journey you need to go on with your clients for them to be CoPilot ready.     The Triangle of Protection – Understanding the Proactive and Reactive Elements for Protecting your Customers   Frank Raimondi, VP of Channel & Alliances & Partnerships   Whether you’re just building up your cyber security stack or looking to improve, there is big value in understanding the different components that provide a total solution: first a Proactive focus, then a Testing element, rounded out with a set of Reactive tools. We’ll discuss the types of tools and resources for each, with a particular focus on the proactive tools that really should be the starting point of a cyber conversation. Whether you’re having an Essential 8 or SMB1001 discussion, or just talking about a general set of managed security elements, understanding and delivering the three points of the triangle will enable you to SELL and SECURE more. Details of any door prizes:  Nodeware will be picking up member's beverages for the evening, and also raffling away a A$50 gift card Nodeware is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals 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

  
  

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• Brisbane - SMBiT Professionals April Meeting

  • When
    09 Apr 2025
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    18:30 - 20:30
  • Location
    Pineapple Hotel 706 Main St Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
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    52

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  SMBiT Professionals Brisbane Chapter

  Next meeting Wednesday 9 April 2025 SMBiT Professionals Brisbane Chapter usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month   Dinner 5:00pm - 6:30pm Main Event 6:30pm-8:30pm Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat   Location Pineapple Hotel 706 Main St Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 Map   Registration Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page) The Triangle of Protection – Understanding the Proactive and Reactive Elements for Protecting your Customers   Frank Raimondi, VP of Channel & Alliances & Partnerships   Whether you’re just building up your cyber security stack or looking to improve, there is big value in understanding the different components that provide a total solution: first a Proactive focus, then a Testing element, rounded out with a set of Reactive tools. We’ll discuss the types of tools and resources for each, with a particular focus on the proactive tools that really should be the starting point of a cyber conversation. Whether you’re having an Essential 8 or SMB1001 discussion, or just talking about a general set of managed security elements, understanding and delivering the three points of the triangle will enable you to SELL and SECURE more. Details of any door prizes:  Nodeware will be picking up member's beverages for the evening, and also raffling away a A$50 gift card Nodeware is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals The inside story of a $100M IT Business   Peter Ward, Dijital Team   Have you ever thought about selling your IT business? Then don't miss out on this presentation on the highs and the lows of the entrepreneurial roller-coaster.  In this real world story, you will discover first-hand that what you see in large IT businesses is not always what it seems and learn insights into how to navigate insurmountable business challenges and maximise value. 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

  
  

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• Perth - SMBiT Professionals April Meeting

  • When
    15 Apr 2025
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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 15 April 2025 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) The State of MSPs 2025 Report   Paul Barge, Channel Development Manager   Paul's presentation will use the Datto State of the MSP Industry 2025 Look Ahead: Trends, Growth and Strategies for Success to provide an in-depth look at how MSPs worldwide are driving growth, tackling challenges and leveraging technology to stay ahead. Drawing on insights from over 1,500 MSPs worldwide, the report shares practical strategies to help you thrive, innovate and succeed in this essential yet often underappreciated industry. Whether you’re a small, agile MSP or a large provider, this report will guide you toward maximizing profitability and ensuring long-term success. Some of the report’s key findings answer these questions: What are the secrets of high-earning MSPs? Learn how top performers earning $10M+ annually are leveraging automation, cloud solutions and expanded managed services. How are MSPs tackling cybersecurity challenges? Discover how to address threats like phishing, AI-driven attacks and remote work vulnerabilities while staying competitive. What does it take to improve profitability? Explore strategies to charge what you’re worth, streamline operations and build a sustainable, high-margin business. How are MSPs balancing hybrid work and security? See how hybrid work models are reshaping IT demands and creating new opportunities for MSPs. What role does vendor consolidation play in profitability? Find out why simplifying vendor management is helping MSPs reduce costs and improve integration. How is AI reshaping the MSP landscape? Learn how AI-powered tools are driving efficiency, enhancing security and opening new revenue streams. Why is cloud adoption critical for success? Dive into how MSPs are leading their clients through cloud migrations to improve scalability and flexibility. Kaseya is a Gold sponsor of SMBiT Professionals     Managing Storage Risks Charlie Butterworth, E&P IT Solutions   Local server or NAS resilience with latest technology What needs to be considered for cloud storage like Azure Blob & AWS S3 What does 3-2-1 backup best practice look like in 2025 How to comply with security frameworks & standards (e.g. SMB1001, Essential 8)   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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• Adelaide - SMBiT Professionals April Meeting

  • When
    16 Apr 2025
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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 16 April 2024 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) The State of MSPs 2025 Report   Paul Barge, Channel Development Manager   Paul's presentation will use the Datto State of the MSP Industry 2025 Look Ahead: Trends, Growth and Strategies for Success to provide an in-depth look at how MSPs worldwide are driving growth, tackling challenges and leveraging technology to stay ahead. Drawing on insights from over 1,500 MSPs worldwide, the report shares practical strategies to help you thrive, innovate and succeed in this essential yet often underappreciated industry. Whether you’re a small, agile MSP or a large provider, this report will guide you toward maximizing profitability and ensuring long-term success. Some of the report’s key findings answer these questions: What are the secrets of high-earning MSPs? Learn how top performers earning $10M+ annually are leveraging automation, cloud solutions and expanded managed services. How are MSPs tackling cybersecurity challenges? Discover how to address threats like phishing, AI-driven attacks and remote work vulnerabilities while staying competitive. What does it take to improve profitability? Explore strategies to charge what you’re worth, streamline operations and build a sustainable, high-margin business. How are MSPs balancing hybrid work and security? See how hybrid work models are reshaping IT demands and creating new opportunities for MSPs. What role does vendor consolidation play in profitability? Find out why simplifying vendor management is helping MSPs reduce costs and improve integration. How is AI reshaping the MSP landscape? Learn how AI-powered tools are driving efficiency, enhancing security and opening new revenue streams. Why is cloud adoption critical for success? Dive into how MSPs are leading their clients through cloud migrations to improve scalability and flexibility. Kaseya is a Gold sponsor of SMBiT Professionals   My M&A story – experience from the trenches of a successful business sale    Dean Calvert - CEO and founder, Calvert Technologies   August 1, 2024 marked a significant date in the life of Calvert Technologies when it was officially acquired by Blackbird IT, after Dean had founded and run the company for 29 years. There’s a lot of talk about M&A activity, but often much of it remains a mystery. Why do you sell, how do you sell, how do you find someone to buy, what are the “gotchas” you need to be aware of? Dean will share his journey from sole owner to employee within a much larger MSP, and key learnings from the process. This won’t be a death by PowerPoint session, and attendees will be able to ask questions. Naturally some confidential details can’t be shared, but Dean will be the open book he has been since starting the Adelaide SBS Users Group (pre-cursor to SMBiT Professionals) in July 2003.   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 April Meeting

  • When
    30 Apr 2025
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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  30 April 2025 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) Are You on the CoPilot train or getting left behind? Hayley-Rose Robinson, Channel Account Manager   CoPilot is so much more than just another license you can sell your clients, it’s a business consulting engagement, it affects workflow and business practices.  We need to approach it as a people and process first, not technology.  Through this presentation we will take you through the components of the journey you need to go on with your clients for them to be CoPilot ready.   Pax8 is the Platinum sponsor of SMBiT Professionals      Securing your clients in today's Threat Landscape  James Cotsonis, Account Executive APAC & Milla Huxley, Channel Account Manager APAC   Join Huntress for a no-BS deep dive into our 2025 Threat Report. We’re pulling back the curtain on real cyber incidents—showing you exactly how they were spotted and slammed shut. Plus, get the inside scoop on our latest product upgrades and what’s next on the roadmap for the Huntress Managed Security Platform. If you’re ready for straight talk and a fresh take on cybersecurity, this session is your front-row ticket. 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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• 2025 National Conference

  • Start
    09 Oct 2025
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    08:30
  • End
    10 Oct 2025
  •  
    18:30
  • Location
    Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

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  Bundle your Conference Ticket with a Pre-day Workshop (Limited Spaces)

  Cybersecurity Technical Workshop

  This exclusive technical workshop will be led by Ben Verschaeren, Global Director, Sales Engineering, Sophos, and Alex Tilley, Global Threat Research Coordinator, Okta. Cybersecurity isn’t just a hot topic—it’s a relentless, never-ending loop ofrisk, shiny new tools, regulations, and recovery. Expectinteractive discussions, real-world case studies, and straight-talking adviceon what works—and what doesn’t. 

  
  Business Strategy Workshop  

  For TSP business owners looking to secure their future, Ryan Spillane, CEO of 360 Consulting, and James Davis, CEO of The TSP Advisory, will lead a business-focused workshop titled "Transform or Exit." This session is designed to help IT business owners adapt, innovate, and build resilient, future-ready businesses. Attendees will gain practical strategies for business transformation, succession planning, and long-term growth. 

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