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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 02/07/2026
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Some things are sacred... here's what we're not using AI for as software devs 😉😁
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 04/05/2026
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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...
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Practical AI Coding Tools for Developers: CLIs, Skills and Semantic Kernel
Practical AI coding tools tips from the field. Covering CLIs, C# Semantic Kernel, and when to use AI skills vs MCP servers.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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
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What We Had to Prove: Inside the Independent Audit Behind Our Microsoft AI Platform Specialisation
Microsoft's AI Platform on Azure Advanced Specialisation required independent auditors to review our architectures, interrogate our processes, and verify production-grade AI governance across real cli...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 22/02/2026
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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...
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A Day as a Senior Developer at SixPivot
The complexity of enterprise development often isn't in writing code; it's in understanding where the system boundaries are and who to call when they're unclear. Gert walks through a real day at SixPi...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 01/12/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 09/11/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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...
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Why We Ranked #2 in the AFR's Most Innovative Tech Companies 2025 (Hint: It Wasn't Because of AI)
SixPivot has been ranked #2 in the 2025 AFR BOSS Most Innovative Technology Companies list for our work with Resource Hub on Audrri. In a year dominated by AI solutions, our waste management auditing ...
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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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David Gardiner @david.gardiner.net.au · 03/10/2025
Yay @sixpivot.bsky.social 🎉🎉
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 12/10/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"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
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Building with AI Agents: My Current Workflow – Gert Jansen van Rensburg
A repeatable, agent-assisted loop I use for new or existing projects, kept lean, with specs/tasks scoped per feature, and visual checks baked in.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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
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AI Hype | Brilliant or BS?
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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
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5 Questions with Newt | Episode 1: Developer Skills in the AI Era
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DDD Brisbane @dddbrisbane.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
🏜️ 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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
@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
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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...
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
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
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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 ...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 11/07/2025
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.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🤖 "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...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 07/07/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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...
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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
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Six Questions: PPP and You
PPP brings SixPivot's remote-first team together for presentations and community building, creating vital connections and ideas sharing.
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 10/06/2025
the Australian Crew @ Integrate 2025 in London Dan Toomey @martinabbott.bsky.social Mick Badran @sixpivot.bsky.social #integrate2025
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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...
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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.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
"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
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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...
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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...
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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...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 24/04/2025
Looking forward to speaking at Melbourne Global Azure Bootcamp 2025 @sixpivot.bsky.social
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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...
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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.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 10/04/2025
Live Streaming and recording the Global AI Bootcamp from Microsoft Melbourne with the RodeCaster Video thanks @sixpivot.bsky.social
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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...
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LLM Prompt Injection
LLM prompt injection occurs when hidden commands in user input override an AI's instructions, causing potentially harmful action.
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 24/03/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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
Developers from Six Pivot working together to workshop new ideas within a function room setting, against a city backdrop.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
🧩 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...
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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.
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 05/03/2025
Looking forward to speaking at #Integrate2025 @sixpivot.bsky.social
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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
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Understanding Essential 8 Compliance and its Importance for Businesses
Learn about Essential 8 cybersecurity strategies, why they matter, and how to achieve compliance with these critical measures.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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...
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Why Good User Story Estimates Matter
Ever been on a team where missed estimates become the norm? Learn why good estimates matter - not just for business, but for dev wellbeing.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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
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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.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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...
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Understanding Essential 8 Compliance and Its Importance for Businesses
Learn about Essential 8 cybersecurity strategies, why they matter, and how to achieve compliance with these critical measures.
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SixPivot @sixpivot.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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...
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Bill "BizTalkBill" Chesnut @biztalkbill.com · 09/12/2024
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
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