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Belgium 11-9-25 Squad Only Virtual english
You’ve built the portal. Added the chatbot. Rolled out self-service. But your support lines are still ringing. And your frontline teams are still improvising. If you want digital services to feel seamless, not just look polished, this session brings you back to where value is felt: at the frontline.
Read MorePoland 11-9-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
W fabrykach cyberbezpieczeństwo często zależy od podwykonawców – integratorów, dostawców systemów automatyki i firm serwisowych, które mają zaskakująco szeroki dostęp do infrastruktury OT. W tej prezentacji Igor Zbyryt z BZK pokaże, jak z perspektywy końcowego użytkownika i integratora wygląda współpraca z tymi firmami oraz jakie realne ryzyka to niesie – również w kontekście NIS2. Zamiast wyliczać różnice między IT a OT, skupi się na wspólnym mianowniku i tym, co trzeba zmienić w podejściu organizacji, żeby cyber w produkcji zaczęło działać.
Read MoreBelgium 13-9-25 All Members Physical english
Join us for a scenic ride along the route of the Brabantse Pijl!This ride is suitable for all levels of cyclists and doesn’t require advanced technical skills. We’ll start at de Zoete Waters, where parking is available, and head into the charming Brabant region. Along the way, we’ll tackle some of the area’s iconic climbs — including the legendary Moskesstraat, known for its cobbled character and history in pro cycling. Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and beautiful views throughout. Whether you're training, exploring, or just riding for fun, you’re more than welcome to join!
Read MoreBelgium 16-9-25 Squad Only Physical english
The system works. That’s the problem. It’s old, complex, deeply integrated, and still running your most critical operations. Everyone agrees change is needed. But no one wants to be the one who breaks it. The stakes are too high.
Read MorePoland 17-9-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
Serdecznie zapraszamy na warsztaty technologiczne, podczas spotkania Wojciech Małek z Ab Initio Software opowie: Dlaczego kontekst i pamięć są krytyczne dla dużych modeli językowych? Podczas spotkania pokażemy, jak ograniczone okno kontekstowe oraz podatność na halucynacje – nawet przy użyciu technik RAG – wpływają na wiarygodność odpowiedzi LLM-ów. Od pojedynczego agenta do Agentic AI Wyjaśnimy różnicę między klasycznym „AI Agentem” a ekosystemem współpracujących agentów (Agentic AI) – oraz dlaczego ta zmiana podejścia jest przełomowa. Model Context Protocol (MCP) Przedstawimy MCP jako kluczowy element architektury Agentic AI, a także jego miejsce w rodzinie nowych protokołów komunikacji międzyagentowej (m.in. A2A, ANP). Granice rozumowania LRM-ów Podsumujemy najnowsze badania nad Large Reasoning Models, pokazując zarówno ich możliwości, jak i ograniczenia – oraz co to znaczy dla projektantów systemów Agentic AI.
Read MorePoland 17-9-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
Procesy HR sa kluczowe dla znajdowania, motywowania i utrzymywania talentów w IT. A skoro bez talentów nie dą sie robić IT to procesy HR wyglądają na kluczowe. A skoro są tak ważne to podlegają optymalizacji w zakresie ich jakości , efektywności i skuteczności. A wiemy w IT, że bez cyfryzacji powyższych nie osiągniemy. A zatem: Jakie procesy w HR sa kluczowe? Jakie z nich dziś śmiało cyfryzujemy? Jakie najnowsze technologie dziś je wspierają? Czy AI jest na tej liście? Spotkanie otworzy Krzysztof Zawistowski, Human Capital Director, Inter Cars, który podzieli się swoimi praktykami i doświadczeniem w powyższych tematach. Potem przez godzinkę podyskutujemy i pozwolimy innym z Was na podzielenie sie swoimi doświadczeniami.
Read MoreGermany Sep 9, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Vom ersten Use Case zur strategischen Neuausrichtung CIONET lädt bereits zum vierten Mal zu einem exklusiven Roundtable für CIOs und Digitalverantwortliche aus Logistik und Handel ein. Im Mittelpunkt des Abends steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen ihre KI-Initiativen erfolgreich skalieren und aus ersten Use Cases echten strategischen Mehrwert schaffen. Microsoft 365 für Frontline Worker: Moderne Tools, die Mitarbeitende im Tagesgeschäft entlasten ServiceNow für Prozessintegration: Automatisierte End-to-End-Workflows – vom Schadensfall bis zur Retourenabwicklung KI-gestützte Disposition und Planung: Mit smarten Algorithmen zur optimierten Supply Chain Digitale Lieferketten und letzte Meile: Transparenz, Effizienz und Kundenzentrierung durchgängig gedacht
Read MoreBelgium Sep 13, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Cybersecurity ist längst kein reines IT-Thema mehr – sie betrifft das gesamte Unternehmen. Doch während die Bedrohungslage zunimmt, geraten viele Security-Verantwortliche an ihre Belastungsgrenzen: zwischen 24/7-Verantwortung, wachsenden Anforderungen und dem ständigen Innovationsdruck.
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
IT-Betrieb und Cybersicherheit stehen heute unter extremem Druck: steigende Komplexität, wachsende regulatorische Anforderungen (NIS2, DORA, KRITIS), chronische Ressourcenknappheit – und gleichzeitig eine Bedrohungslage, die keine Verzögerungen duldet. Trotzdem agieren viele IT- und Security-Teams noch immer in Silos. Die Folge: ineffiziente Abläufe, Tool-Wildwuchs, langsame Reaktion auf Vorfälle und unklare Verantwortlichkeiten.
Read MoreGermany Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Virtual german
Nachhaltigkeit ist für CIOs nicht nur ein „Nice-to-have“, sondern eine strategische Priorität – sie beeinflusst direkt die finanzielle Performance, die operative Effizienz und die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Read MoreBelgium Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french
La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.
Read MoreGermany Sep 9, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Vom ersten Use Case zur strategischen Neuausrichtung CIONET lädt bereits zum vierten Mal zu einem exklusiven Roundtable für CIOs und Digitalverantwortliche aus Logistik und Handel ein. Im Mittelpunkt des Abends steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen ihre KI-Initiativen erfolgreich skalieren und aus ersten Use Cases echten strategischen Mehrwert schaffen. Microsoft 365 für Frontline Worker: Moderne Tools, die Mitarbeitende im Tagesgeschäft entlasten ServiceNow für Prozessintegration: Automatisierte End-to-End-Workflows – vom Schadensfall bis zur Retourenabwicklung KI-gestützte Disposition und Planung: Mit smarten Algorithmen zur optimierten Supply Chain Digitale Lieferketten und letzte Meile: Transparenz, Effizienz und Kundenzentrierung durchgängig gedacht
Read MoreBelgium Sep 13, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Cybersecurity ist längst kein reines IT-Thema mehr – sie betrifft das gesamte Unternehmen. Doch während die Bedrohungslage zunimmt, geraten viele Security-Verantwortliche an ihre Belastungsgrenzen: zwischen 24/7-Verantwortung, wachsenden Anforderungen und dem ständigen Innovationsdruck.
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
IT-Betrieb und Cybersicherheit stehen heute unter extremem Druck: steigende Komplexität, wachsende regulatorische Anforderungen (NIS2, DORA, KRITIS), chronische Ressourcenknappheit – und gleichzeitig eine Bedrohungslage, die keine Verzögerungen duldet. Trotzdem agieren viele IT- und Security-Teams noch immer in Silos. Die Folge: ineffiziente Abläufe, Tool-Wildwuchs, langsame Reaktion auf Vorfälle und unklare Verantwortlichkeiten.
Read MoreGermany Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Virtual german
Nachhaltigkeit ist für CIOs nicht nur ein „Nice-to-have“, sondern eine strategische Priorität – sie beeinflusst direkt die finanzielle Performance, die operative Effizienz und die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Read MoreBelgium Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french
La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.
Read MorePlatinum Technology takes security to the next level with Trend Micro
Takes security to the next level with Trend Micro
OVERVIEW
When Sydney-based managed service provider (MSP and enterprise IT consultancy Platinum Technology pivoted to focus its efforts primarily on the cloud, it aligned itself with Trend Micro to help ensure its customers could maintain a strong, standardised security posture in their cloud environments amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
We’re not a security company, but we’ve partnered up with a vendor who has enabled us to offer secure services to our customers.
CHALLENGES
Just a couple of years after its founding in 2010, Platinum Technology consciously pivoted to focus on managed services in the cloud, targeting small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Steve Raw, Platinum Technology’s co-founder and director of Technology, immediately recognised the rapidly growing need for effective cyber security in the cloud environments of his company’s SMB customers. He also saw the need for a security offering that would enable Platinum Technology to transition to an ‘as-a-service’ model, in line with its MSP transformation.
The move to adopt Trend Micro as its core cloud security provider allowed Platinum Technology to bring a dependable, standardised level of trust and security to the cloud environments of its customers, helping to close the security gap that Raw saw opening up among SMBs. It also made the financial side of the business easier to manage thanks to the recurring revenue model enabled by Trend Micro’s cloud security portfolio.
WHY TREND
After studying the global market rankings of cyber security vendors compiled by industry research and consulting firm Gartner, Girgis discovered that Trend Micro was an established leader in its field.
The Gartner ranking was just one element among a number of key traits Raw was looking for in a security partner. Trend Micro’s long and successful history in the cyber security market, which stretches to more than three decades, was another factor that gave Raw the confidence to align his company with Trend Micro. Price was also an important consideration, and the price-point of the Trend Micro products and services that would be applicable for Platinum Technology’s SMB customers was highly competitive, while also enabling enterprise grade security protection.
“Trend Micro provided us with an innovative product that was priced competitively in the market we entered,” says Girgis, Platinum Technology Co-founder and Director of Sales and Opertaions.
SOLUTION
When serving its SMB managed services customers, Platinum Technology leverages Trend Micro’s Worry-Free Services Suite, which provides cloud-based protection for endpoint, mobile, email and cloud applications.
Platinum Technology also employs Trend Micro’s Worry-Free with Co-Managed XDR services offering, which provides detection and response across endpoint and email, supported by the vendor’s threat experts – effectively augmenting the MSPs’ existing staff.
Together, these solutions and services provide Girgis with a standardised security platform to underpin the broader range of cloud-based solutions it manages for its entire SMB customer base. “Our standard is Trend Micro for the security of all of our managed service customers,” Girgis says. “One important thing is the evolution of products. We know there is an evolution, and we love to see that evolution.”
RESULTS
Girgis was able to augment Platinum Technology’s staff, services and capabilities by drawing upon Trend Micro’s threat experts at some of the most critical stages of the cyber security framework to dramatically scale the level of protection the MSP could offer its SMB customers.
Thanks to Trend Micro, every single one of Platinum Technology’s SMB managed services customers is in “a very secure situation,” according to Girgis. This is an important differentiator in a market that has seen cyber security become a must-have item among customers of all sizes.
The cyber security coverage provided by Trend Micro has helped to underpin Platinum Technology’s own development of standards and best practices internally, enabling a level of standardisation across the company’s product and services offering that provides additional levels of efficiency throughout its MSP business.
WHAT'S NEXT
Until now, Girgis has shied away from calling Platinum Technology a security business. However, as the MSP’s relationship with Trend Micro deepens and evolves, the prospect of eventually building out a cyber security practice is certainly on the cards. Once the company has a full complement of dedicated security experts, Girgis expects it to become a fully-fledged managed security service provider (MSSP) in addition to its existing MSP status, leveraging Trend Micro’s technology to evolve at pace with its other cloud products and services.
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Embark on a culinary journey through the ever-evolving world of digital leadership with our third edition of the CIONET Cookbook: Recipes for Digital Success. Unveiling the intricate trilemma faced by today’s Master Chefs, our trailblazing European CIOs address a challenge at the nexus of customer interests, digital transformation strategies, and IT modernisation. Their secret? Synchronising the gearing between customer, business, and technology to create a frictionless movement through the digital landscape.
The CIONET Cookbook uses the analogy of a five-star restaurant to explain the importance of optimally integrated technology, with the CIO as Master Chef. In order to provide the best service to its customers, a top restaurant must have the right atmosphere, an inviting menu, a well-equipped kitchen, talented and committed front-of-house and kitchen staff and smooth-running processes that ensure an enjoyable experience for diners.
Geopolitical tensions have dominated the headlines for over two years now. In this context, the cyber threat landscape is also evolving rapidly. The protection and security of critical infrastructure – both physical and digital – is becoming increasingly important.
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