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JuiceIT 2024 Perth

Event Details
Wednesday, 13th March 20248am - 5pmRegister now

Next is now – are you ready?

Join Data#3 and our world leading vendor partners at Australia’s largest IT Solutions & Services conference series

Embark on a journey where what was once considered the future is now our reality. We are here to guide you through today’s technological landscape and explore the opportunities for digital innovation.

Attracting 1,500+ delegates across the country, JuiceIT is a captivating event that challenges conventional thinking, questions the status quo, and embraces new ideas. Our vision is to harness the power of people and technology for a better future. Let us show you how to elevate your technology journey to the next level.

Highlights from JuiceIT Adelaide on the 15th Feb 2024

     

An excellent day showcasing how technology is changing our landscape with great opportunities to understand how they may influence my industry.

JuiceIT 2023 Series 1 attendee

Keynote

Meet Gus Balbontin

Investor – Advisor – Adventurer

Gus Balbontin is the former Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet. Having led one of the most recognisable brands in the world through significant business transformation, he’s perfectly placed to speak about the complexities of running a business, in an ever changing, highly competitive world.

Gus shares lessons that can be applied to businesses of all sizes and from all industries that are confronting massive digital change. Adaptability, transformation and innovation are just some of the key themes he speaks to.

His commonsense strategies will surprise you, his practical approach inspire you, and leave you feeling informed and entertained.

Bio

     


Perth Convention Centre

Agenda

08:00am

Delegate arrival and registration

08:30am – 09:50am

Welcome and keynote presentations

Gus Balbontin is the former Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet. Having led one of the most recognisable brands in the world through significant business transformation, he’s perfectly placed to speak about the complexities of running a business, in an ever changing, highly competitive world.

Gus shares lessons that can be applied to businesses of all sizes and from all industries that are confronting massive digital change. Adaptability, transformation and innovation are just some of the key themes he speaks to.

His commonsense strategies will surprise you, his practical approach inspire you, and leave you feeling informed and entertained.

Presenter
Gus Balbontin
Gus Balbontin Investor – Advisor – Adventurer

09:50am – 10:20am

Morning tea and sponsor showcase

10:20am – 11:00am

River View Room

Data#3 – Cybersecurity Deception in the time of Generative Artificial Intelligence

While GenAI has given us new tools to combat old threats, its rise has also created new tactics for bad actors and driven a significant shift in the threat landscape.

This presentation dives into why we are susceptible to deceit, how GenAI has made deceit a more significant threat, and what we can do about it.

The session will feature a demonstration showing how GenAI has reshaped the tactics employed by our adversaries and highlights opportunities to help you better protect your employees, systems, and valuable corporate information.

Presenter
Richard Dornhart
Richard Dornhart Security Practice Lead Data#3
Meeting Room 3

Cisco – What makes AI tick!

AI is EVERYWHERE, but do you know what makes it tick? Join us for a demystification of the basic building blocks and see how it can be used to increase your organisations ability to securely connect, collaborate and listen. We’ll provide a snapshot of the networking that AI uses, how we remove the barking dog from your 9am conference call and give you a glimpse of a virtual cyber-SOC assistant.

Presenter
Carl Solder
Carl Solder Chief Technology Officer Cisco
Meeting Room 2

Option 1: Microsoft – Is Copilot for M365 all it’s cracked up to be? A look at the real-world impact

Copilot is the buzzword of the year and is expected to revolutionise the way we work, but does Copilot for M365 really live up to the hype? Join Modern Workplace Practice Lead, Mark Pattie, as he discusses Data#3’s experience deploying and adopting Copilot for M365, the productivity gains Data#3 is seeing as an Early Adopter Program member and the approach taken to support adoption and maximise ROI.

Presenter
Mark Pattie
Mark Pattie Modern Work Practice Lead Data#3
Meeting Room 1

HP – Be Future Ready with HP

AI is the current buzz word and its integration into our daily lives is moving at a momentous speed, having a major impact on businesses around the world. Now more than ever, organisations need to be future-ready to be able thrive in this new normal and to flourish in an age of disruption.

Join us to learn about how HP can help transform your business to become future ready and embrace the future of work.

Presenter
Mark Fenson
Mark Fenson HP Intel Ambassador HP

11:10am – 11:50am

River View Room

Delinea – PAM is the new Firewall

There’s more to privilege management than access – it’s protection.

Just like a firewall, privilege management segments your infrastructure by controlling who are the appropriate people and services, and how they use your powerful admin credentials.

Learn how Delinea uses identity intrinsically linked to privilege and authorisation that can, and should, be used as your primary defence. Every user, machine, role has an identity and has privileges that must be considered and used strategically.

Presenter
Daniel Comarmond
Daniel Comarmond Sales Engineer Delinea
Meeting Room 3

Adobe – Firefly: Pioneering Responsible Innovation in the Generative AI era

Embark on a journey into the world of innovation with Firefly, Adobe’s trailblazing Generative AI, as we unveil its profound impact on your business, knowledge workforce, document generation, creators, and the marketing landscape. Delve into the intricacies of the Content Authenticity Initiative, explore Content Credentials, and gain insights into the legal challenges surrounding copyright in the dynamic world of content generation.

NEW: Come and see the all new Acrobat’s AI Assistant (BETA). Interact with your document in the desktop or web app for quick answers, one-click summaries and more.

Join us to embrace Generative AI in 2024!

Presenter
Matt Davis
Matt Davis Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe
Meeting Room 2

Option 2: Microsoft – Is Copilot for M365 all it’s cracked up to be? A look at the real-world impact

Copilot is the buzzword of the year and is expected to revolutionise the way we work, but does Copilot for M365 really live up to the hype? Join Modern Workplace Practice Lead, Mark Pattie, as he discusses Data#3’s experience deploying and adopting Copilot for M365, the productivity gains Data#3 is seeing as an Early Adopter Program member and the approach taken to support adoption and maximise ROI.

Presenter
Mark Pattie
Mark Pattie Modern Work Practice Lead Data#3
Meeting Room 1

Mimecast – Maximize your Microsoft ROI and Fortify Security with Mimecast’s Email Security Cloud Integration

Feeling overwhelmed by email security threats and frustrated with fragmented solutions? This session unveils how Mimecast’s Email Security Cloud Integrated seamlessly integrates with your existing Microsoft environment, empowering you to:

• Boost ROI: Leverage Mimecast’s advanced threat detection and phishing prevention to minimize security incidents, improve employee productivity, and safeguard sensitive data – all while optimizing your Microsoft 365 investment.
• Fortify your defenses: Mimecast goes beyond basic spam filtering, offering layered protection against malware, ransomware, zero-day attacks, and sophisticated phishing scams. Gain peace of mind knowing your organization is shielded from the ever-evolving threat landscape.
• Simplify email management: Mimecast seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, streamlining workflows and centralizing control. Experience effortless email archiving, eDiscovery, and compliance, reducing complexity and saving valuable IT resources.
• Gain actionable insights: Uncover valuable data and trends through Mimecast’s comprehensive reporting and analytics. Make informed decisions to further strengthen your security posture and optimize email security ROI.

Join us to discover how Mimecast’s Email Security Cloud Integrated can empower your organization to maximize Microsoft ROI, fortify security, and achieve email peace of mind.

Presenter
Matt Youman
Matt Youman Senior Sales Engineer Mimecast

12:00pm – 12:40pm

Session 3
River View Room

Women in Technology Panel Discussion

After the success of last year’s Women in Technology panel, Data#3 is delighted to announce its return in 2024.

Leading the discussing is Tina Ambrose MAICD, CEO at Valrose and Co-Chair of Women in Technology WA (WiTWA). The distinguished panel features Susan Forrester, Non-executive Director at Data#3, Kate Kirwin, Founder and CEO of She Codes Australia, Cecily Rawlinson at CyberWest: WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub and Kingsley McGarrigle GAICD, WA State General Manager and ESG Lead at Data#3.

The panel will delve into various topics for women in the technology industry, utilising storytelling and engaging in a Q&A session.

Presenters
Susan Forrester
Susan Forrester Non-executive Director Data#3
Tina Ambrose
Tina Ambrose Co-chair WiTWA (Women in Technology WA)
Kate Kirwin
Kate Kirwin Founder and CEO She Codes Australia
Cecily Rawlinson
Cecily Rawlinson Director CyberWest: WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub
Kingsley McGarrigle
Kingsley McGarrigle State General Manager – WA Data#3
Meeting Room 3

Cisco – Beware the Ghost in the Machine: AI and Cyber Threats

A discussion on the rapidly emerging AI landscape and what it might mean for cyber risks. As a dual use technology AI will be a revolutionary force for good, and for evil. Are you ready?

Presenter
David De Lima
David De Lima Technical Solutions Architect – Security Cisco
Meeting Room 2

Microsoft – Streamline and Secure modern device management, and the future of the Operating System

A modern operating system like Windows 11 needs a modern management solution that secures your hybrid workforce. Securing, supporting and managing devices no matter where they are is no longer a nice to have, but an imperative. Join Sam and Scott as they discuss transitioning to modern management with Autopilot and Intune, key security considerations and tips from the field. We also look at the future of the operating system, including Windows 365 and AVD.

Presenters
Scott Gosling
Scott Gosling National Practice Manager – Microsoft Data#3
Sam Allitt
Sam Allitt Principal Solutions Architect Data#3
Meeting Room 1

Silverfort – Ransomware and Where Identity Protection Has Never Gone Before!

Compromised identities are now the weapon of choice for attackers and ransomware operators, making identity the most vulnerable element of the attack surface today, and of significant concern for cyber insurers too! Join the session to learn more about identity-security blind spots used in over 80% of data breaches, and how to improve your organisation’s resistance of a threat event becoming a loss event.

Presenter
Philip Richardson
Philip Richardson Channel Lead Architect, APAC Silverfort

12:40pm – 1:30pm

Lunch and sponsor showcase

1:30pm – 2:00pm

Session 4
River View Room

Data#3 – Supercharge your team with GenAI

Over the last 12 months, Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) has surged to the forefront of tech and turned early adopters into workplace superheroes.

In this session, Data#3’s Chief Technology Officer and Principal Consultant will tackle the dark art of DevOps with GenAI, showcasing how even the most junior of engineers can scope, script, and automate their way around time common tech challenges with the help of a GPT or two.

Those who enjoy inefficient manual processes should not attend.

Presenters
Graham Robinson
Graham Robinson Chief Technology Officer Data#3
Chris Day
Chris Day Principal Consultant Data#3
Meeting Room 3

SentinelOne – 2024 – the Year of AI-Enhanced Security Operations

When it comes to threat hunting, building the right query to get effective results is not an easy task. It requires the analyst to understand what patterns to look for and be familiar with the query syntax at hand in order to translate a seemingly simple question into something the system can understand. Join SentinelOne as we show you how AI will enhance and augment your Security Operations to detect earlier, respond faster, and stay ahead of attacks through Purple AI.  Purple AI is a force multiplier that saves time and resources for security teams by scaling autonomous protection across the enterprise.  Next is Now with SentinelOne and Purple AI!

Presenter
Rob Collins
Rob Collins Enterprise Security Architect SentinelOne
Meeting Room 2

Veeam – Securing Tomorrow: Building Resilient Cyber Recovery Strategies

Embark on a journey through the strategic partnership of Data#3 and Veeam, guided by Head of Systems Engineering at Veeam, John Wood. Delve into the latest cyber challenges revealed in the recently released Data Protection Trends Report, and why it’s crucial for cyber vendors to have strong partnership in countering cyber threats for everyday organisations.

Discover the powerful synergy that exists between Data#3 and Veeam, maximising your investment and elevating your proactive measures by implementing advanced techniques such as scanning for dormant malware, ensuring a comprehensive defence strategy for organisations in our ever-evolving digital landscape.

Presenter
Anthony Spiteri
Anthony Spiteri Regional CTO APJ, Veeam Product Strategy & Lead Cloud and Service Provider Technologist Veeam
Meeting Room 1

ManageEngine – Strengthening Data Protection Through Enforcing Security Compliance

Explore enhancing data protection in your organisation with ManageEngine’s solutions, focusing on cyber security awareness and resilience against evolving threats. Learn from the Australian Signals Directorate’s 2022-2023 report on effective cyber security strategies, including ASD’s Essential Eight, and understand how to align with compliance regulators through ManageEngine’s IT solutions.

Presenter
Marvin Medina
Marvin Medina Technical Consultant ManageEngine

2:10pm – 2:40pm

Session 5
River View Room

APC by Schneider Electric – Efficient Operations to drive Sustainable IT Outcomes

IT environments are growing increasingly complex- with distribution spanning across various platforms like cloud, co-locations, regional edge, and local edge locations. IT execs today are under pressure to balance resiliency and costs. Today, the definition of costs has expanded to include sustainability responsibilities for all Australian businesses. Therefore, in this pursuit of sustainable outcomes, IT operations are no exception.

Sustainable outcomes within IT hinge on efficient operations—a seemingly uncomplicated equation, yet the biggest challenge area for many enterprises. In this session, Schneider Electric, leveraging its extensive experience in sustainability, energy management, and automation, will expound on the essence of efficient IT operations. The discussion will centre around how the lifecycle of IT solutions profoundly influences sustainability outcomes and what goes into managing it efficiently.

Presenter
Siobhan Delaney-Miller
Siobhan Delaney-Miller Strategic Partner Manager APC by Schneider Electric
Meeting Room 3

11:11 – Essential Eight Maturity Simplified

We’re all well-acquainted with the Essential Eight protocols, which provide a foundation for security planning for the modern business. Whilst well intentioned, in the face of increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber-attacks, these practices, though valuable, may not be enough.

To meet the current challenges, it’s crucial for modern businesses to elevate their approach and attain Essential Eight Maturity. Attend this session to discover how a single, straightforward decision can enhance your defences significantly. Explore how to adopt a multi-layered security approach to fortify your protection against evolving threats.

Presenter
Dave Young
Dave Young Sales Director – APAC 11:11
Meeting Room 2

Nerdio – Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 are the future of VDI – let Nerdio show you how!

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s Cloud DaaS technologies and learn how Nerdio reduces complexity and deployment time while delivering up to 80% cost optimisation.

Presenter
Jarred Foley
Jarred Foley Regional Sales Manager – ANZ Nerdio
Meeting Room 1

Trend Micro – Navigating the New Digital Frontier: AI, ML, Cloud worms in 2024

Explore the 2024 cybersecurity landscape where the fusion of economic, political, and digital realms presents unprecedented challenges. In this session, Andrew will navigate the dynamic terrain of emerging threats from AI and Web3 technologies. We will look into potential risks informed by insights from Trend Micro’s Future Threat Research team, giving you the awareness to balance innovation and security in your organisation. As organisations adapt to evolving security challenges, gain strategies to make informed choices, fortify defences, and stay resilient in the digital frontier of 2024.

Presenter
Andrew Philp
Andrew Philp Platform Strategy Lead ANZ Trend Micro

2:50pm – 3:20pm

Session 6
River View Room

HPE – The Future of Hybrid Cloud is Now: Azure Stack HCI

The world of cloud computing is rapidly evolving, and there significant disruption in the datacentre.  the future of hybrid cloud is here. Join us for an exciting session on Azure Stack HCI, a HPE and Microsoft hyperconverged infrastructure solution that hosts Windows and Linux VM’s, containerized workloads, and even host Azure PaaS services!

In this session, we will explore how with Azure Stack HCI private cloud solutions you can reduce complexity and costs for management and governance of workloads across Azure and private cloud, and how HPE can provide industry-leading and sustainable options for infrastructure in a consistent commercial model. Whether you’re starting your hybrid cloud journey or already well invested in hybrid cloud, this session is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about the future of hybrid cloud.

Presenters
John Thiele
John Thiele Azure Solution Specialist Data#3
Grant Johnstone
Grant Johnstone Presales Consultant HPE
Meeting Room 3

AvePoint – Unlocking Organisational Potential with Copilot for Microsoft 365: A Roadmap for Success

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is here, and it is going to change the way organisations work now and in the future. However, to fully harness the potential of AI, it is crucial to have a well-planned strategy and data foundation to ensure productivity, compliance and security.

In this session, we will discuss how your organisation can leverage Copilot for M365 in a way that maximises their return on investment (ROI) and minimises data security risks. We will share how AvePoint can help you:

– Assess your current environment and readiness for Copilot for M365
– Define your goals, policies, and best practices for using Copilot for M365
– Implement a comprehensive governance framework to manage access, compliance, and quality of Copilot for M365
– Train and support your business users to use Copilot for M365 efficiently and confidently
– Monitor and measure the impact and value of Copilot for M365 on your development outcomes

Presenter
Oliver Gohl
Oliver Gohl Director, Mid Market & Channel Ecosystems AvePoint
Meeting Room 2

Airlock Digital – Truly Disrupting Cyber Threats: The Role of Allowlisting in Proactive Cybersecurity

In this session, Airlock Digital will demonstrate the efficacy of allowlisting as a proactive defence mechanism against evolving cyber threats. By walking through common attack vectors, we will showcase how preemptive security strategies like allowlisting efficiently and comprehensively prevent cyber attacks.

Practical insights and many years of experience will guide attendees through implementing allowlisting within their organization; addressing common failures, challenges, and configuration issues. We will also explore the complementary nature of allowlisting with other cybersecurity measures, to ensure a layered defence-in-depth approach to security.

Join us to explore how allowlisting can revolutionize your cybersecurity defences, and fortify your organisation against the dynamic landscape of cyber threats.

Presenter
Josh Schwarz
Josh Schwarz Senior Sales Engineer Airlock Digital

3:30pm – 4:15pm

Closing Keynote: Next is Now – Accelerate your journey!

Embark on an insightful journey with Data#3 as we host a captivating panel discussion exploring the tangible effects of AI in the workplace.

Our panel of esteemed experts, Carl Solder, Chief Technology Officer for Cisco Systems ANZ; Amanda Toogood, National Manager – Customer Success; and Scott Gosling, National Practice Manager for Microsoft, will be guided by Sue Ward, Territory Sales Manager for Western Australia.

The conversation will delve deep into the practical aspects of AI, unraveling its entrance into the workplace, and meticulously examining both its security challenges and promising benefits. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI with Data#3’s expert perspectives.

Presenters
Sue Ward
Sue Ward Territory Sales Manager – Western Australia Data#3
Carl Solder
Carl Solder Chief Technology Officer Cisco
Amanda Toogood
Amanda Toogood National Manager – Customer Success Data#3
Scott Gosling
Scott Gosling National Practice Manager – Microsoft Data#3

4:15pm – 5:00pm

Sponsor Showcase and Post-event Networking

Speakers

Gus Balbontin

Gus Balbontin

Investor – Advisor – Adventurer Connect
Graham Robinson

Graham Robinson

Chief Technology Officer Data#3 Connect
Richard Dornhart

Richard Dornhart

Security Practice Lead Data#3 Connect
Amanda Toogood

Amanda Toogood

National Manager – Customer Success Data#3 Connect
Sue Ward

Sue Ward

Territory Sales Manager – Western Australia Data#3 Connect
Mark Pattie

Mark Pattie

Modern Work Practice Lead Data#3 Connect
Carl Solder

Carl Solder

Chief Technology Officer Cisco Connect
Philip Richardson

Philip Richardson

Channel Lead Architect, APAC Silverfort Connect
Josh Schwarz

Josh Schwarz

Senior Sales Engineer Airlock Digital Connect
Oliver Gohl

Oliver Gohl

Director, Mid Market & Channel Ecosystems AvePoint Connect
David De Lima

David De Lima

Technical Solutions Architect – Security Cisco Connect
Chris Day

Chris Day

Principal Consultant Data#3 Connect
Tina Ambrose

Tina Ambrose

Co-chair WiTWA (Women in Technology WA) Connect
Susan Forrester

Susan Forrester

Non-executive Director Data#3 Connect
Kate Kirwin

Kate Kirwin

Founder and CEO She Codes Australia Connect
Cecily Rawlinson

Cecily Rawlinson

Director CyberWest: WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub Connect
Kingsley McGarrigle

Kingsley McGarrigle

State General Manager – WA Data#3 Connect
Scott Gosling

Scott Gosling

National Practice Manager – Microsoft Data#3 Connect
Sam Allitt

Sam Allitt

Principal Solutions Architect Data#3 Connect
Dave Young

Dave Young

Sales Director – APAC 11:11 Connect
John Thiele

John Thiele

Azure Solution Specialist Data#3 Connect
Grant Johnstone

Grant Johnstone

Presales Consultant HPE Connect
Jarred Foley

Jarred Foley

Regional Sales Manager – ANZ Nerdio Connect
Andrew Philp

Andrew Philp

Platform Strategy Lead ANZ Trend Micro Connect
Marvin Medina

Marvin Medina

Technical Consultant ManageEngine Connect
Matt Youman

Matt Youman

Senior Sales Engineer Mimecast Connect
Daniel Comarmond

Daniel Comarmond

Sales Engineer Delinea Connect
Rob Collins

Rob Collins

Enterprise Security Architect SentinelOne Connect
Anthony Spiteri

Anthony Spiteri

Regional CTO APJ, Veeam Product Strategy & Lead Cloud and Service Provider Technologist Veeam Connect
Mark Fenson

Mark Fenson

HP Intel Ambassador HP Connect
Siobhan Delaney-Miller

Siobhan Delaney-Miller

Strategic Partner Manager APC by Schneider Electric
Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe Connect
Christine Manning

Christine Manning

Digital Lead – Customer Success Data#3 Connect
Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor

National Manager – Software Advisory Services Data#3 Connect