Alexei Fey

A new free data resource providing timely, high-quality insights about regional visits was launched this week by Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)'s Tourism Research Australia.   The new mobility data, which uses de-identified and aggregated data from several million mobile phones, harnesses technology to provide insights regarding domestic travellers that traditional surveys can’t.   Mobility data is published by TRA monthly, typically within a fortnight of month's end. This complements TRA’s more comprehensive National #Visitor Survey, which will continue to be published each quarter.   The monthly #Data is a fast and reliable source of insights on domestic visitors for the #Tourism industry.   My colleague Grant Ferres outlines that we have been publishing mobility data at a national and state/territory level for several months. He says this week's inaugural release of data for all 76 tourism regions is a continuation along TRA’s path of delivering data at more granular levels of geography and on a more timely basis. We have been able to develop this data for publication thanks to additional funding from the Australian Government   TRA's mobility data model draws on data from a variety of sources, including mobile phone network and GPS data, population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and inputs from TRA’s own National Visitor Survey. All data is anonymised and aggregated, to ensure confidentiality and privacy is prioritised at every stage.   The free new data resource is published in a user friendly interactive dashboard, which allows users to choose the geographic location and month of interest. The data is presented as a comparison with the same month from the previous year, to assist with understanding changes and trends in visitation.  It will greatly assist Regional Tourism Organisations and Local Governments to understand movement by travellers (ie those who are travelling for day trips, overnight trips).   Mobility data also forms an important and major component of a new domestic ‘big data’ product called Domestic Tourism Statistics (DoTS), which will replace the current National Visitor Survey as the source of official domestic tourism statistics from early next year.     Improving data and insights is a priority of Australia’s national long-term strategy for the visitor economy, THRIVE 2030, and the new data supports Australia’s broader Data and Digital Government strategy.   View the monthly regional mobility data at https://lnkd.in/d7DSHjgU   #DomesticTravel #Travel #TourismStatistics #TravelStats #InformingDecisions #RTOs #LocalGovernment Queensland Tourism Industry Council NSW Tourism Association Tourism Industry Council SA (TiCSA) Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) Tourism Industry Council Tasmania Tourism Top End Tourism Council WA Australian Regional Tourism Ltd (ART) Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW)

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🚀 Ready to Transform Your Business? 🚀 As a dedicated Managed Service Provider in South East Queensland, we’re here to guide SMEs through the digital landscape with ease. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is your all-in-one solution, blending top-tier productivity tools with robust security measures to propel your business forward. 🔒 Secure, Collaborate, and Thrive 🔒 With Microsoft 365 Business Premium, you’re not just getting the Office suite you know and love; you’re also unlocking advanced cyberthreat protection and device management. Imagine having the power to collaborate securely from anywhere, at any time – that’s the promise of Business Premium. 🌐 Connect with Confidence 🌐 Don’t let cyber risks hold you back. Embrace the future with confidence as Microsoft 365 Business Premium safeguards your data and streamlines your operations. Ready to take the leap? Reach out to us and let’s make it happen together! #Microsoft365 #BusinessGrowth #CyberSecurity #DigitalEra #SMEsupport

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🔍 Is Your Data Safe? Discover Why Backups Are Crucial for Every Business and School! A recent incident with UniSuper, a $125 billion Australian pension fund, underscores the critical need for robust backup strategies. Imagine losing access to your vital information for over a week—it's a wake-up call no organisation can afford to ignore. At Step Fwd IT, we delve into the UniSuper mishap and share invaluable insights on safeguarding your data. Learn why cloud services alone aren't enough, the pitfalls of over-relying on geographic redundancy, and how the 3-2-1 backup strategy can save the day. 👉 Read our latest blog post to ensure your business or school's data is secure and resilient. Your peace of mind starts with a solid backup plan. #DataProtection #BackupStrategy #DisasterRecovery #BusinessContinuity #TechInsights #StepFwdIT #YouUsTogether

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Did you know? The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) have a number of recommended configurations for Cloud Solutions that any business can implement. Small business can use these to ensure protections and best practice configuration for your cloud solution, whether you have 1 user or 100! PECyber can support these configuration implementations or Implement them directly for you - Reach out today! #cybersecurity #securecloud #cyber #pecyber #australiancyber

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Embrace the new financial year with a fresh perspective! 🚀 Now is the perfect time to review your IT strategy and make sure it can support your goals for 24/25. Let our IT consultants help you maximise your IT investments by identifying areas for cost savings. These insights will ensure you can make informed decisions about your IT strategy for the present and future. Contact us today for a free consultation!! 🌟 #ITConsulting #ModernITSolutions #FutureITServices #TaxTime #FinancialPlanning #ITBudget

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Cyber Wardens is excited to join MYOB to help urge small businesses to be particularly vigilant during the busy end-of-financial year period, which usually sees a spike in cyber attacks. Cyber Wardens and MYOB highlight that fake invoices and online banking fraud are on the rise. “Small businesses regularly have resource constraints and often prioritise their day-to-day operations or financial need over cyber security,” MYOB CEO, Paul Robson, said. “Yet small businesses remain a gateway to gain access to other clients, business partners and suppliers working with the business, making them an entry point for hackers." Read the article below. It only takes 2 minutes to enrol in the Cyber Wardens programs - prioritise your cyber security today: https://lnkd.in/g5Srsxxv Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) supported by the Australian Government  and an industry alliance led by Telstra and Commonwealth Bank

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Australian Payments Plus (AP+) has completed the design stage of its Confirmation of Payee (COP) service. This service will reduce payments related scams. Prior to making an account to account payment, the Payor will be able to confirm that the Account Name on the payment matches the actual Account Name of the Payee's bank account. This is just the foundation for what may utilise complex matching rules to drive to eliminate other types of fraudulent activity related to payments. The rollout by AP+ of this service for the Australian marketplace, brings Australia on par with countries where COP has already been rolled out including UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and New Zealand. The USA recently commenced exploration solution options for COP. Want to know more, please feel free to reach out. #cop #ap+ #payments #scams #confirmationofpayee #accenture

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Many consultants choose project work for its flexibility and variety, but Canberra's shift away from contracting roles is making that choice increasingly difficult. High taxes and fewer local contract opportunities are prompting ICT and Business services support professionals to seek work outside the ACT. To bring these opportunities back, we need supportive tax policies and flexible APS partnerships.  Check out what John McCluskey had to say here: https://lnkd.in/gXS-Pj7j #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #ConsultingIndustry #PublicPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment #LocalBusiness #CanberraJobs #TaxReform #Employment #SkillsTraining #Entrepreneurship #CanberraEconomy #JobCreation #FutureOfWork

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This webinar offers valuable insights from identity management experts, focusing on current cybersecurity challenges faced by the Australian organisations. It explores the consequences of identity management failures, including cyber breaches, and examines case studies of major breaches to identify their critical mistakes. Discover how to effectively manage your company’s identity systems, safeguard against breaches and minimise your risk. 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/gq94tNmT #cybersecurity #passwordmanager #credentialmanagement

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🚀 Revolutionise your information management strategies! 📊 Knowing where your data is across repositories is just one of the top challenges in information management – that's according to an IBRS special study of senior information and technology specialists involved in managing Australian organisations’ information assets. Our latest blog article delves into this, revealing: 🔍 The top challenges in information management 🤖 How AI can overcome these challenges 💡 Why AI is crucial for extending and preserving existing EDRM solutions Don't miss out on staying ahead of the curve! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAkHpGmP 🔗 #AI #InformationManagement #DataGovernance #DigitalTransformation

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For New Zealand not-for-profits, maintaining data security in your financial operations is crucial. We recommend Sage Intacct's robust security measures to ensure the safety and privacy of your not-for-profit's financial data. Rest easy knowing that your organisation's sensitive information is protected with Sage Intacct's industry-leading security protocols. Talk to us today to learn more about Sage Intacct for not-for-profits. #SageIntaact #NotForProfit #FinancialManagement #NonProfitSolutions #MissionDriven

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TECHNOLOGY AUDITS - WHY ?? Do a technology audit. Consider how the organisation’s various technology systems support a central approach to management and data insights. Read more here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g4dpfuqg #DigitalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AgedCare #HealthTech‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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Check out how Townsville City Council strengthened its cybersecurity with an innovative Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) strategy! By actively monitoring and swiftly responding to potential threats, they've fortified their digital infrastructure, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and enhancing overall resilience. Learn how they're leading the charge in safeguarding their community's digital assets. #Cybersecurity #TownsvilleCityCouncil #EndpointDetection #SecurityStrategy https://hubs.la/Q02rszT40

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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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Let’s talk about the Essential 8 - the maturity model designed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, to help businesses measure their security practices.  Do you ✨really✨ need to be at Maturity Level 3? Or is a solid Level 2 enough? The answers you seek are inside our blog 😊 We can tell you everything you need to know about the Essential 8. Read the article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gDQtyVNF  #cybersecurityawareness #distribution #supplychainmanagement

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🔐 Protect Your NDIS Business with These Essential Cybersecurity Tips! 🔒   As an NDIS provider, safeguarding your clients' sensitive data is crucial. Here are 5 tips to help keep your business secure. #Cybersecurity #NDISProviders #DataProtection #SecureData #TechUpdates #OnSolve #NDISSecurity #CyberSafety

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