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I highly recommend this session for those in healthcare interested in how agile ways of working, at scale, can improve the delivery of life-improving software and systems for developers, engineers and compliance officers. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gPhtBMj9

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This recent report from R/GA has some compelling insights for the government on the evolving expectations of digital channels and services. As younger Australians, particularly "Gen One," express a growing distaste for chatbots, the implications of new AI-driven search practices are coming to the forefront. How will these technologies reshape the public sector's approach to digital engagement, and can they bridge the growing disconnect between government services and Australia's largest demographic? These questions are becoming increasingly urgent as digital natives set new standards for online interactions. The report calls for a radical redesign of digital services, emphasising trust, privacy, and personalised experiences to better connect with this tech-savvy generation. For more details, check the full report https://lnkd.in/gYqjE57d.

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🤖 First speaker Announced!!! (and as topic names goes, this is one of the best 🌟 ) RSVP Below!! Broderick Westrope - Software Engineer at Mantel Group will be speaking on: The Developer’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Rise of GitHub Copilot Explore how GitHub Copilot is transforming software development by enhancing productivity, facilitating learning, and addressing ethical considerations in AI-assisted coding. https://lnkd.in/gaZbgHir #awscommunitybuilders #aws #github 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Is your data ready to ensure the success of the implementation of your new system? As high as 70-80% of system implementations fail, and of this, it has been cited that as high as 30% of the data in the system once launched is incorrect. In the countless system implementations I have been part of, I always start with “how confident are you on the quality of the data going into the new system, and what is your data preparation plan?”. We are currently working with a client who is moving from outsourcing to insourcing various assets, and is looking for a system to manage the assets once insourced. The challenge they have is the data going into the system is manually constructed in Excel, and lacks governance to ensure it is correct, accurate and timely. If not addressed, this lack of data quality issues will hinder the system implementation, provide inaccurate reports and may also put the insourcing strategy at risk. Prior to any new system implementation, it is critical you ensure your data is secure and fit-for-purpose, and to ensure your processes are documented and optimised. Only then, will you be able to truly realise the envisioned ROI. In addition to data quality, it is also critical businesses understand what data is being captured, where the data is being held and how it is stored to ensure they are meeting regulatory requirements. Want help on your data transformation journey? Contact us at info@evolvere.au or visit us at evolvere.au. #businesstransformation #datastrategy #systemimplementation

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It’s time for #GoogleCloudSummit! ☁ 🚀 If you are attending be sure to stop by Mantel Group’s booth to talk with Google’𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫. In celebration of the GoogleSummit I’ve been releasing a top tip each day this week from our GCP experts! It seems only fitting with the largest Australian Google networking taking place today that our 3rd top tip of the week is: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠!  👤 👤 👤 Head along to your local meet-up or catching up with an old colleague/manager are great ways to grow and/or maintain your network. ☕ Why take time out of your day to network? ✨ 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: meet like-minded professionals, mentors, future colleagues.  ✨ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Workshops, talks, and discussions can “provide a safe space for learning”  - Zemmeon Walker ✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: You'll learn about the latest trends, tools, and technologies in your field. ✨ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝: Interacting with like-minded individuals can inspire new ideas and motivate you to work on projects or career goals. ✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Meetups often host recruiters or companies looking for talent, providing job opportunities and career advancement prospects. ✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Being part of a tech community fosters a sense of belonging and can lead to meaningful connections and collaborations. Head over to Meetup to find out when/where your next meet-up is happening. A few to consider: GDG Melbourne GDG Sydney GDG Brisbane Women in Cloud - https://lnkd.in/e_r_AG-P Melbourne Serverless Meetup Group Share your favourite meet-ups or networking advice below ⬇ #GDG #Meetup #Networking #Network #Cloud #Google Google Cloud Partners

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🤖 GitHub UserGroup Sydney is 15 days away!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉 GitHuber Andre Kolodochka will be giving a talk on #copilot, followed by a special presenter from Mantel Group (its not me 😂 ) Keen to Attend, join us and RSVP via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gtKhyKdX #ai #copair #programming #github #awscommunitybuilders

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The 2024-2025 Budget is Here! 🌟 The recently announced NSW Government 2024-2025 Budget is packed with opportunities that are set to transform the IT landscape and create numerous prospects for IT professionals. As an IT recruiter, I’m happy to see the NSW Government’s 2024-2025 Budget focused on innovation, growth, and essential services that will undoubtedly impact our industry and workforce positively. Here’s a quick rundown of what this means for our industry: 👩‍💻Tech & Innovation- Significant investments in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives.Funding allocated to support tech startups and innovation hubs, fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem in NSW. 🏥Healthcare - $2.5 billion investment in healthcare, including advanced medical technologies and digital health solutions. Opportunities for IT professionals in health tech, aiming to revolutionize patient care and hospital management systems. 🚆Transport: $72.3 billion over four years for transport infrastructure, integrating smart technologies for better efficiency and user experience.Projects like Sydney Metro City and Southwest and new stations for Western Sydney Airport will require cutting-edge IT solutions. This budget sets the stage for a tech-driven future, providing numerous opportunities for IT professionals and businesses in NSW. Let’s leverage these investments to build a stronger, smarter, and more connected NSW! For more details, check out the full budget here. https://lnkd.in/gG4xpn69 #NSWBudget #TechInnovation #ITJobs #DigitalSkills #HealthcareIT #SmartTransport #EconomicGrowth #ITRecruitment

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Discover how we're making technology work for people, not just processes. In our collaboration with one of Melbourne's largest health services, Engage Squared employed a hands-on approach to fully integrate Microsoft 365 into their operations. This proactive engagement resulted in upskilling over 400 employees through 14 workshops, enhancing the use of SharePoint and OneDrive for secure collaboration, and successfully transitioning the workforce to compliant communication tools. Our Change as a Service (CaaS) not only streamlined processes but also fortified the client's change management capabilities, paving the way for sustained digital transformation. Want to see the full impact of our work? Dive into our detailed case study and explore how we can help your organisation harness the power of technology. #DigitalTransformation #Microsoft365 #EngageSquared #CaaS

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Do you want to win a Microsoft Copilot T-Shirt at this months Adelaide Microsoft Copilot User Group meeting! Make sure you register at https://lnkd.in/gFRbZp7D and attend in person to enter the draw! This month we have Heidi Hasting and David Alzamendi co-presenting "Microsoft Fabric Copilots: Your New Best Friends in the Data Jungle!" Session Description: Discover the power of Microsoft Fabric Copilots, the AI-driven assistants that turn complex tasks into a breeze. In this session, we’ll show you how Copilots can boost productivity, streamline workflows, and make your data life easier—so you can focus on what really matters. Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave with a new sidekick for your data adventures! Level: Introductory (100) Full details can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gFRbZp7D #Adelaide #Microsoft #Copilot #UserGroup #DoorPrize #Swag #MVPBuzz #AdelaideMicrosoftCommunity

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The Sydney DevOps Meetup last Thursday and the first time back in 3 years, wow... well done guys 🤠 Mick Pollard & Michael Sverdlik, it was great to see some familiar faces! Thanks for sponsoring Elastic, with some great insights into how semantic searches work and using vectors from Dayananda Srinivas: 🔎 "Classic" search and its limitations 👀 What is a model and how can you use it 🕵️‍♂️ How to use vector search or hybrid search in Elasticsearch 🤖 Where OpenAI's ChatGPT or similar LLMs come into play with Elastic Great to see a number of awesome technology Meetups flipping back to in-person after a longer-than-expected hiatus 🙏 #DevOpsSydney #Elastic #SearchTechnology #DevOpsJobs

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Interesting question posed by Alex Roberts in Australian Gov's Innovation Month's national discussion on Reimagining Public Services with Generative AI. Alex asks, "What other core assumptions will be challenged or shown to be false in a world of generative AI? Which core assumptions are no longer fit for purpose?" Two years ago we could safely assume that: * Public consultation submissions were written by the people submitting them (or that you could tell if they were not) * Complex information could not be easily distilled and tailored to different audiences * Images and video could generally be trusted as being authentic * A person’s voice would be hard to replicate * Developing AI solutions required extensive training and skill. These assumptions are no longer valid (or at least not as much as they were). OpenAI has already encouraged the phasing out of voice-based authentication as a security measure for sensitive information, given its experience with their Voice Engine." Larry Marshall Tony Surtees Sir Geoff Mulgan Tom Lounibos Jim Varghese, AM Stephen Cheung #GovInnovationMonth #Innovation #PublicSector #GetInvolved #DigitalProfession

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Ensuring your website is accessible to everyone is crucial for an inclusive online presence. One simple yet powerful method to check accessibility is the Tab Test. By navigating your site using only the keyboard's tab key, you can easily identify any issues with focus, order, and visibility. This straightforward check can help you spot and fix navigational barriers, making your website more user-friendly for individuals with disabilities. Remember, accessibility is not just a feature; it's a necessity for a truly inclusive digital experience. #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #UXDesign

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Interesting post by Jennifer Pahika; resonates with me and really keen to see if/how government in NZ can try things differently in creating conditions where digital can evolve properly and teams can truly be responsive for users; I've seen so many 'projects' that should be 'discovery', 'feature development' etc. - via funding the right teams to do things the right way...a lean, sustainable alignment to those trusty 'efficient' _and_ 'effective' principles - https://lnkd.in/gngaigZc

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The average tenure of DevOps Engineers in Australia isn't good enough. 90% of the people who voted on last week's poll felt that you need to be in a role for at least 2 years to be considered a 'good hire'. According to LinkedIn data, the average tenure in the industry is only 1.7 years. So does that mean the majority of hires can be considered bad? Or does it mean the majority of jobs out there aren't good enough to keep bums on seats?

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Are you the leader of a data team in a NZ Government Agency and do you have training budget you need to spend by June? #AgileDataCourse Does your team struggle to quickly capture data reqiurements from stakeholder using a shared language? Have I got the course for your team: https://lnkd.in/dgMBjy-K I delivered this course to an awesome data team yesterday. I love delivering this course. I love sharing a pattern template that allows teams to remove the drudgery and waste that comes with traditional data requirements processes. I love watching and hearing the conversations the teams have on how they can improve their way of working. So if you have training budget left to spend, then get in touch and we can discuss how that money can be used to help your data team deliver more value, more often, while having more fun. And I can run it as a remote only course or in person in Wellington, the choice is yours.

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