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👋 G'day BlueSky! SixPivot here - your Aussie software development crew. We're all about custom software that actually solves problems & AI that makes sense! Follow along if you're into tech that makes a difference! #SoftwareDev #CloudComputing #AI #AussieTech

Don't miss the @integrationdownunder.com talk next week. Wagner Silveira will be presenting 'An Introduction to Logic Apps Standard SDK'. For more details and the live link, go to: integrationdownunder.com, sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

Some things are sacred... here's what we're not using AI for as software devs 😉😁

Don't miss this week's @integrationdownunder.com webcast with Ahmed Bayoumy, his talk is "Talking to BizTalk: How AI Turns Migration Analysis from Months to Minutes" for more details, and the live link go to integrationdownunder.com, sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

Not agentic workflows. Not AI Foundry deep dives. Just the practical AI coding questions dev teams actually ask: CLIs, MCP servers, Semantic Kernel, and when to use each. Dylan Munyard wrote up the answers. Worth a read if you're building with AI daily. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/practic...

We just had independent auditors verify our actual architectures across live client systems to Microsoft's AI Platform on Azure Specialisation. Here's what it required: www.sixpivot.com.au/post/what-we... @microsoft.com #AI #AIGovernance #MicrosoftAzure

Don't miss this week's @integrationdownunder.com webcast with Mick Badran talking on "Using Logic Apps Agent Loops", for full details and the live link visit: www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

What does a senior dev's day actually look like? For Gert, it started with an environment outage at 7:30 am that was resolved before stand-up, because that's what pairing with the right people can achieve. Real work, real team, real DITL. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/a-day-a...

Don't miss next weeks @integrationdownunder.com with @steefjan.bsky.social talking about Insights from 20+ Years in Enterprise Integration, for live link and more details go to: www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

What a year. 10 years celebrated, awards won, incredible platforms built with amazing clients. Now? Time for a break. Our team will be out of the office from 20 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026.

Citibank deployed AI agents in production. Deloitte ate a $400K loss on fabricated citations. Same month, wildly different outcomes. The gap? Governance beats tools every time. Our new AI report is out now 👉https://www.sixpivot.com.au/post/ai-intelligence-report-issue-4-october-2025

Don't miss this weeks @integrationdownunder.com with Sebastian Meyer talking about Intelligent Enterprise Integration – Automated Order Processing with AI and SAP for more details, and the live link www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

AFR Most Innovative Tech #2 While AI dominated the 2025 awards, our waste management solution won by delivering: → 50% time savings → 2x profit margins → 90% market dominance. Real impact > tech hype. Read more >>> www.sixpivot.com.au/post/sixpivo...

SixPivot ranks #2 in AFR's Most Innovative Companies 2025. Our #Azure-powered Audrri platform is transforming waste management: 50% faster reporting, 2x profit margins, 90% QLD market share. Traditional industries meet digital innovation.

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Don't miss next week's @integrationdownunder.com with Mike Stephenson, talking about Logic App Unit Testing for more details and the live link visit www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

Two SixPivot clients just proved you don't need VC or a technical co-founder to build award-winning tech. Resource Hub: Telstra winner (Accelerating Women) & Social Protect: Telstra winner (Building Communities). Purpose > playbooks🥇https://lnkd.in/gRH-5gvx

"Simple app, one weekend with AI tools. Two weeks later: four abandoned repos, nothing working." Gert shares what he learned building with AI agents - and the structured workflow that actually delivers. Read: blog.gertjvr.com/articles/202... #AI #SoftwareDevelopment

Our founder, Faith Rees, cuts through the AI noise with some much-needed reality checks. She's asking the questions that actually matter: What problems are you really trying to solve? What's your data situation? Sometimes the best strategy is knowing when NOT to use AI. Watch youtu.be/YPckFCCQZ5g

What skills matter most for developers when AI is everywhere? Our Principal Consultant, Andrew Newton, shares why companies will continue to value human developers and which skills become even more critical in the AI era. Watch his insights: youtu.be/sP1-_GkzPUc #DeveloperSkills #AI #TechCareers

Also a huge thanks to @sixpivot.bsky.social for supporting DDD Outback. They've been remote-first for 10 years, so it's little surprise to see them support such a remote conference. 🙇🙇🙇 Check them out at sixpivot.com.au

🏜️ Proud to sponsor DDD Outback 2025 - Aug 16th at the historic Nindigully Pub! A coding camp adventure that takes full-stack dev to the Australian outback. Perfect for a team that believes great software happens everywhere, not just in city offices. #DDDOutback2025 Learn more >>> dddoutback.com

@biztalkbill.com & @david.gardiner.net.au solve critical issues in hours by connecting directly with Microsoft product teams. No support tickets, no delays. 30+ years combined MVP experience = direct access, early insights & strategic guidance. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/how-mic... #MicrosoftMVP

In our latest AI report - Local AI just went mainstream While Google Veo 3 delivers cinematic video, the real story is hardware. The shift: cloud → local is accelerating. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/monthly... #AI #localAIdeployment

Local AI = your data stays put, no per-query fees, works offline. Legal firm: 400% faster review, total privacy Trade-off: subscriptions vs hardware costs 30min laptop setup. Worth it? 🤔 @thushanfernando.bsky.social shares all- www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-bus... #AI #LocalAIDeployment #blog

It's always a nervous wait around this time of year, waiting to see if my MVP status has been renewed. Yes, I have been awarded MVP status for the 22nd year. Thanks to @sixpivot.bsky.social for their continued support.

🤖 "Everything should use AI!" 🧠 "Actually, let's figure out what problem we're solving first." Our new blog: the honest story of learning when clients need AI vs when a simple automation script saves them 90% and delivers results in weeks instead of months. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/ai-vs-a...

Don't miss this week's episode with @wsilveiranz.bsky.social‬ talking about the latest news from Integrate 2025 in London. For the live link and more information, go to www.integrationdownunder.com sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

Your front-end experience is driving users away 👀 They use beautifully designed apps at home, then fight with clunky work interfaces. No wonder adoption is low! We deliver consumer-grade #UX while working with existing systems. Ready to transform? #front-end www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-you...

Fresh from PPP - our internal conference where remote teams connect & learn. Ben Ashley answers questions about how we bring distributed teams together for knowledge sharing & professional growth. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/six-que... #RemoteWork #TeamBuilding

the Australian Crew @ Integrate 2025 in London Dan Toomey @martinabbott.bsky.social Mick Badran @sixpivot.bsky.social #integrate2025

With our own 'BizTalk Bill' speaking at Integrate 2025 in London. Here's a reminder of upcoming EoS and EoL dates, along with advice from the man himself @biztalkbill.com >> www.sixpivot.com.au/post/biztalk...

"I thought it was either ChatGPT or Copilot... but there's so much choice" 🤯 Our CFO's reaction when planning our AI budget. Sound familiar? Here's our decision framework to cut through the noise: Match tools to actual needs, not hype. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/the-gre... #AI #BusinessStrategy

Microsoft Build 2025: multi-agent orchestration + agent marketplace. Stanford's "AGI" false alarm is a classic lesson in hype. Key shift: "AI assistant" → "AI autonomous colleague" Our May intelligence report helps business leaders separate signal from noise. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/monthly...

Looking forward to speaking at Melbourne Global Azure Bootcamp 2025 @sixpivot.bsky.social

New: 'LLM Prompt Injection - Vaccination'. Ben uses his 'Confused Grandpa' metaphor to break down 3 mitigation strategies for LLM prompt injection with refreshing honesty. No false promises—just practical approaches for AI implementers who want to sleep at night. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/llm-pro...

SixPivot ranks #5 in AFR's Best Places to Work in Tech 2025! That's 5 CONSECUTIVE YEARS in the Top 10. Our public handbook has been viewed 27,000+ times, revolutionising our work culture. #RadicalTransparency #AFRAwards

Live Streaming and recording the Global AI Bootcamp from Microsoft Melbourne with the RodeCaster Video thanks @sixpivot.bsky.social

New: "LLM Prompt Injection" (4 min read). When your AI assistant suddenly sends your CEO an impossible suggestion, you've been prompt-injected! Ben Ashley explains how AI systems can be tricked when they can't distinguish between instructions and user input. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/llm-pro...

Don't miss this week's @integrationdownunder.com talk by Dan Toomey on "Building an AI RAG Application with Logic Apps" For full details and the live link, visit www.integrationdownunder.com, sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social

The pivot crew assembled! ✨ Brisbane × Melbourne × Virtual Self-directed learning, AI debates, and honest tech talk—no corporate mandates, just passionate people sharing knowledge. This is why we're an AFR Best Place to Work. #PPP #PD #LearningCulture #Collaboration

Two Pivots' named finalists in ARN Women in ICT Awards 2025! 🌟Congrats to Sammy Herbert (DE&I Champion) and our founder, Faith Rees (Innovation) for this incredible recognition among Australia's top tech talent! So proud of our team making waves in the industry! #WIICTA2025 #WomenInTech

Innovation isn't just building—it's learning when to pivot Our innovation hub is built by testing ideas early, from development tools to healthcare solutions. The best products live in the spaces between established tech. That's where we play. What space are you exploring? #Innovation #TechStrategy

🧩 Choosing the right AI model shouldn't be guesswork. This blog explores our framework for AI model selection based on clients' specific business needs. Read how we've helped organisations like Social Protect implement AI models that deliver measurable results. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/navigat...

Looking forward to speaking at #Integrate2025 @sixpivot.bsky.social

Essential 8 compliance: beyond the buzzwords. Our team breaks down Australia's Essential 8 framework into practical steps. It's not just about checking boxes—it's building true security resilience. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/underst... #Cybersecurity #Essential8 #TechSecurity

Story estimates aren't just numbers - they're dev mental health indicators. That mid-story moment when you realise you've underestimated... anxiety spikes, motivation tanks. We've all been there. Fresh blog on why good estimates matter for developer wellbeing... www.sixpivot.com.au/post/why-goo...

BizTalk Server → Azure Integration Services: Let's talk migration. Deep dive into timelines and tech considerations with @biztalkbill.com: www.sixpivot.com.au/post/biztalk... Got BizTalk migration stories? Let's hear them 👇 #Integration #Azure #DevLife

Breaking down Essential 8: What your business needs to know about cyber security compliance. From app control to regular backups, discover why these strategies are crucial for protecting your org. www.sixpivot.com.au/post/underst...

When developers build for developers... magic happens. Get a crystal-clear view of your deployment landscape. The PivotPro Release Dashboard simplifies complex Azure DevOps environments, helping you track and manage deployments across pipelines. Install today >> www.sixpivot.com.au/pivotpro-rel...

Don't miss this week's @integrationdownunder.com , with @wsilveiranz.bsky.social talking about Logic App Announcements from Ignite. For more details and the live link (note: this session is at 5pm Melbourne time) www.integrationdownunder.com, sponsored by @sixpivot.bsky.social