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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

YouTube video by SixPivot AI Hype | Brilliant or BS?

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

YouTube video by SixPivot 5 Questions with Newt | Episode 1: Developer Skills in the AI Era

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

Why Microsoft MVPs Matter: SixPivot's 30+ Years of Combined Expertise When clients partner with SixPivot, they gain access to more than just consulting expertise—they tap into Microsoft's elite MVP network. With two long-standing Microsoft MVPs on our team, Bill Chesnut...

@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

Why Businesses Should Care About Local AI Deployment Smart organisations are breaking free from cloud AI dependency by deploying AI models on their own infrastructure. From eliminating per-token charges to protecting sensitive data, local AI deployment ...

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...

Six Questions: PPP and You PPP brings SixPivot's remote-first team together for presentations and community building, creating vital connections and ideas sharing.

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

BizTalk Server End of Life: Critical Timeline and Migration Strategy for Enterprise Integration BizTalk Server's end-of-life approaches. Learn critical timelines, dependencies, and migration strategies to Azure Integration Services.

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...

The Great AI Tool Decision Tree: A Practical Guide for Leaders Choosing the right AI tool for your business shouldn't feel overwhelming. Our team learned this the hard way when our finance lead sat down to plan our AI budget and discovered the sheer complexity of...

"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

Monthly AI Business Intelligence Report: May 2025 This month marked a major shift toward AI agents and autonomous systems, led by Microsoft Build 2025 announcements. Meanwhile, the Stanford AGI incident reminded us why critical thinking beats headlin...

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

LLM Prompt Injection - Vaccination Explore why LLM prompt injection can't be completely prevented, examining three mitigation strategies and their limitations in securing AI systems.

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

LLM Prompt Injection LLM prompt injection occurs when hidden commands in user input override an AI's instructions, causing potentially harmful action.

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

Developers from Six Pivot working together to workshop new ideas within a function room setting, against a city backdrop.

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

Navigating the AI Model Maze: How to Select the Right AI Model for Your Business Discover how to select the right AI model for your business needs while balancing performance, cost, and long-term scalability.

🧩 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...