Jennifer Reeve

🇦🇺 Over the last two decades I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of Australian businesses. A significant challenge I see is that many face scaling their IT infrastructure to match their growth and market dynamics. Business operating traditional IT infrastructure, is too rigid, unable to scale efficiently as demands fluctuate. This is where flexibility and scalability meet to become crucial for staying competitive. Our work with Australian businesses has shown that those who adopt scalable cloud solutions can respond to market changes faster, innovate more effectively, and drive sustainable growth. 🕵️ Isn’t this what we’re seeking? With a flexible approach there is more seamless scaling, minimised downtime, and far greater resilience. As a 100% Aussie company, @Amaze is proud to empower local businesses with the technology they need to thrive in an ever-changing market. A big piece of this is in helping business with scalable and flexible cloud solutions that can transform your business and prime it for growth. 🤔 Have you considered adopting cloud solutions to enhance your business agility? Why or why not? #cloudtechnology #Australianbusiness #scalability #techsolutions

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Modernizing IT in Australia? Don’t overlook cloud security.  🇦🇺🔐 As businesses accelerate digital transformation in Australia, powerful data protection is more critical than ever. When upgrading IT infrastructure to boost efficiency, safeguarding sensitive data from cyber threats and foreign interference should be a top priority.  With the rise in cloud adoption, including hybrid models across many sectors, it’s crucial to stay ahead of risks. Implementing a cloud-smart security plan with cybersecurity policies, access management, and disaster recovery can make all the difference in securing the nation’s data.  🔗 Dive into our latest blog on the role of cloud security in digital transformation: https://lnkd.in/dkAzepAR  #ITTransformation #CloudSecurity #DataProtection #Digitization  

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Thank you, Angelo Gulisano and Nicolò Ferranti, for the Bellissimo “Leveraging Azure Application Insights with Power Apps and Power Automate” session at Coding Night NZ 🤌! We had an incredible session exploring various ways to capture telemetry within Power Apps, both in Canvas and Model-Driven Apps. Nicolò Ferranti delved into Low-Code methods as well as High-Code plugins in C#, demonstrating how to load assemblies into #dataverse to capture events and also a PCF (PowerApps Component Framework) control in ReactJs with monitoring embedded. Angelo Gulisano showcased Power Automate, highlighting its seamless integration with an Azure Function written in NodeJs for capturing telemetry data. All telemetry is available in #azure Application Insights, providing integrated analytics and insights into user flow and app monitoring! A session with lots of great demos! 🎇 🎯 If you missed the session, the recording is available on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/g4wqTyrG 🎯 Whether you are an experienced #developer with years in the field, a recent graduate embarking on your career, or someone in a career transition, stay tuned for our upcoming events and meetups here: https://lnkd.in/dSbfdZQX #powerplatform #azure #dotnet #reactjs #node #developers #community #meetup #codingnightnz #mvpbuzz #Gratitude #ContinuousLearning #growth #learning #thankyou

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Looking for Rapid Response and Modular Solutions? Look no further than the dynamic trio of Ti2 Group, Berghof Automation, and CODESYS Group. We've got you covered. Explore ti2.com.au/news for insights on: > Embracing Modular Solutions for Easy Scalability > Importance of Adaptable, Reusable Code > Strategies for Quality and Flexibility > Advantages of Modular Design > Examples of Modular Solutions Enhancing Scalability and Integration > Ti2, Berghof Automation, and CODESYS solutions Explore topics ranging from Compact Controllers and Modular Controllers to Safety Controllers like B-Nimis SC-1000, Display Controllers, Operating Panels, Industry PCs, and the revolutionary B-FORTIS CC-Prime Controller. Dive into the future of modular solutions with us. #rapidresponse #modularsolutions #ti2group #berghofautomation #codesysgroup #scalability #adaptability #reusablecode #qualityandflexibility #modulardesign #industrypcs #compactcontrollers #safetycontrollers #displaycontrollers #operatingpanels #bfortisccprime #innovation

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AI is here and it is a movement. Rapidly being adopted, which makes it a bit scary for some. Vanessa talks about putting the human at the centre. Our experience with Leadrly is exactly that. It doesn't replace leadership, it enables and enhances it. And, with a trusted platform. A useful short piece to understand the productivity gains we can achieve by utilising the power of generative AI. Robert Stewart Paul Stewart Garth Stewart

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Adapt or fail? It seems most Organisations’ fail or at best survive. Not all do that either. As recent research demonstrates how important leadership (vision, action, and communication), an agreed plan that integrates with the culture, and a thorough design process that starts with purpose- defining and engaging everyone to get involved and take their part in ownership. Sharing ownership drives engagement. Quote: “Agile frameworks cannot replace talking with people to change culture” https://lnkd.in/gtkg54d3

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Wanting to speak at the Adelaide Microsoft Copilot User Group, let us know! #SouthAustralia #MVPBuzz #AdelaideMicrosoftCommunity #AdelaideMicrosoftTechCommunity #Adelaide #Copilot #UserGroup #CallforSpeakers #Microsoft #MicrosoftCopilot #MVP #MicrosoftMVP

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Read our recent article in Engineering the Skies: Qantas Tech Blog, written by Mayank Chander where he highlights outdated software systems hinder agility in the fast-paced digital landscape. Adopting microservices, continuous integration and deployment, and clear system definitions is crucial. A layered approach and event-driven architecture enhance flexibility and scalability. To avoid complexity in the proxy, a modular monolith proxy with separate lambda functions for specific tasks is proposed. Aligning software architectures with evolving business needs is vital for success. https://lnkd.in/gKdhzYCz

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UniSuper is a wakeup call for the importance of backups and restore testing! A joint statement from UniSuper CEO Peter Chun, and Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian was issued on 8 May 2024: "UniSuper had backups in place with an additional service provider. These backups have minimised data loss, and significantly improved the ability of UniSuper and Google Cloud to complete the restoration." https://lnkd.in/ept3ws5C Outages and accidental deletions will occur. Make sure your business is ready, and your most critical data is backed up, and restore testing happening monthly. Reach out for advice how Backrightup automate this for likes of Allianz, Assurant, TelstraSuper, SpiritSuper, Nuvei, Isuzu, Siemens etc. #azure #aws #google #devops #outages #accidentaldeletion

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Over half a million UniSuper members recently experienced a week-long outage due to a rare Google Cloud misconfiguration that led to the complete deletion of UniSuper’s cloud account. UniSuper CEO Peter Chun and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian have confirmed that no cyber-attack or data breach occurred. Key Takeaways: • Redundancy is Crucial: Ensure backups across multiple clouds or on-premise to prevent single points of failure. • Cloud Best Practices: Regular backups, geographic redundancy, and disaster recovery plans are essential. Thanks to backups with another provider, UniSuper swiftly restored services, minimizing data loss. This incident underscores the importance of robust cloud strategies to handle unexpected disruptions and avoid significant data loss. Source: https://lnkd.in/ewfEd3hw #CyberSecurity #CloudComputing #DataProtection #UniSuper #GoogleCloud #BestPractices #BackupStrategy

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NZ Tech Week this week, and looking through the events schedule, AI is definitely the big focus for a lot of folks, which is no surprise- 76 out of 208 events are AI related. The industry is focused on it for sure, but other than people using ChatGPT, I wonder how much of the public is really as gung-ho about AI? The geeks are into it because its interesting and technical, the corporations are into it because it's got the potential to make a lot of money and the competitions all doing it, so you'd be silly not to have a horse in the race. But there's a lot of aspects to this AI thing- safety, ethics, copyrights, digital equity, sustainability and economics, creativity, livelihoods and even extinction. TechWeek might be a good place to have a peek at some of these topics, but I think a lot of communities really need to get together and seriously look at the incoming direct and indirect impact of all of this tech that has and will infiltrate a huge part of people's every existence. On that note, happy techweek everyone 😂- I'm thinking of doing a special "Techweek NZ" TechNesian Live Stream edition this Thursday night to look at these events and the topics they're covering (not an event review as such, more looking at what people are talking about). Stay tuned. #technology #pasifika #software #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer #linux #devops #techcareers #work #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness #technews #ai

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The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) revised the Essential Eight Maturity Model in November 2023. Is your organisation current with these changes? If you've implemented the Essential Eight previously, consider a review of your systems to ensure you match the updated controls. If you haven't adopted this framework yet but want to, reach out to me on LinkedIn to discuss how Netier can assist. #CyberSecurity #EssentialEight #LetsBuildCyberResilience #Netier

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A security breach could shatter customer trust and your bottom line. Is your organisation truly secure? ADAPT's report reveals 5 key strategies Australian CISOs should be prioritising to fortify their data ecosystems and build resilience. Download the free report to gain actionable insights on aligning your security initiatives with your business goals. [Link to access report in the comments] #CyberSecurity #DataSecurity #Security Pooja Singh Aarjun Sampath Kumar

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Think your small business is off cybercriminals' radar? Think again. CERT NZ's 10 Critical Controls offer a tough, practical approach to safeguarding your digital assets. Don't have a tech expert on your team? You can still handle this. Sam Leggett's latest blog breaks down these key guidelines, showing you how to lock down your business without draining your resources. #TheInstillery #CraftedwithSpirit CERT NZ Security Intelligence #Cybersecurity #CriticalControls #CERTNZ

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Sometimes, bad things come to an end as well! AKA We have a new website. Now, focusing more on what specifically sets us apart and (finally) easier to navigate. Any feedback is welcome! www.pivotworks.au Not sure what we do, and not keen on hitting the link? We have a lot of solutions in our toolbox: ▪ Automated Email Transaction Processing ▪ Dunning Email Automation ▪ Statement Mass Processing ▪ Scheduled Dunning Call Automation ▪ Automated Sales Order Billing ▪ And many more… Accessibility and affordability are our priorities. pivotworks add-ons are designed to be both cost-effective and user-friendly, ensuring that businesses of all sizes can benefit from enhanced functionality. ...and I promise the link isn't a trap! 😄

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Complex Businesses, CRMs and the People Factor Off the Shelf CRMs Not the Solution for Complex Businesses OR NDIS Provider and its Complex Ecosystem Standard CRM Systems don’t cut it for knotty businesses. This is especially so for operationally complex businesses. For example, one of our clients is an NDIS provider. They don't fit the standard CRM bucket. Our clients have to deal with: Volunteers Trainers Participants/patients/clients Emergency contact points Financial people Family members. Pets Room availability Trainer availability First aid people co-ordination Volunteer management Message people And that’s just for starters. Believe me, there is a lot more than that. All of it had to be tracked so that accurate reports could be created. To maintain funding, quarterly reports were mandatory. Until we came to the rescue, they did all their reports manually. They realised that continuing with a labour-intensive reporting system was untenable. So, we developed a customer system perfectly aligned with their complex requirements. Once done, things were a lot easier: Instead of their team taking five days to create one of the monthly reports manually, we transformed it into two clicks to refresh the screen. This completely removed the need to install a high-end accounting system. So, to equip grants, they needed to have some of their team do five days of manual report creation for this one particular board room report they needed every month. Follow me for more actionable ideas and tips. P.S. How do you manage complexity in your business?

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🔊Each month I’m going to tackle a topic of interest for most project folk 😏 And some months I may end with a presentation from a speaker on that topic at the Brisbane Project Managers, Business Analysts, Design Thinkers Meet Up Group👏 This month I’m tackling "Thriving in complexity ". #ThrivinginComplexityMonth

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🔊Each month I’m going to tackle a topic of interest for most project folk 😏 And some months I may end with a presentation from a speaker on that topic at the Brisbane Project Managers, Business Analysts, Design Thinkers Meet Up Group👏 This month I’m tackling "Harnessing Human Capital". #HarnessingHumanCapitalMonth

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