Join Accenture, Google and NetSuite, as they share their views about unleashing the power of cloud computing. Whether you’re new to the cloud or eager to expand on your cloud investment, don’t miss this impressive line-up of cloud industry leaders, as they provide the practical and strategic insights you need to get the most from your business cloud investment.

Sydney - 15th November 2011

Melbourne - 17th November 2011

For more information in Melbourne visit: http://www.netsuite.com/portal/au/press/events/2011tour/melbourne.shtml

For more information in Sydney visit: http://www.netsuite.com/portal/au/press/events/2011tour/sydney.shtml

Come and join the November meetup with Sensis as sponsor on the night of the drinks and pizza. If you’re working on a startup or have a business idea you can send an email to arrange a spot for a quick one-minute pitch and the best pitch as voted by our audience will be awarded a $200 cash prize.

Date: 3rd November 2011

Location: The Galley Room at the Waterside Hotel, 508 Flinders Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Silicon-Beach/events/32404542/

Join this event and learn how today’s cybercriminals target your computer, identity and money. You’ll receive practical advice on how to combat anything that comes your way. Sophos security experts will explore how malware threats actually work and what you can do to protect your company.

There will be:

• A live demonstration of how a malware attack occurs, step-by-step
• What the threat landscape looks like—how it’s changing, trends to watch for
• The top 5 things you can do today to make your business more secure

Date: 22nd November 2011

Location: City Convention Centre, Function Room 3, Level 12, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/about-us/events/anatomy-of-an-attack.aspx

At the Next Generation Data Centre Summit you’ll hear highlights from Oracle’s Open World being held just weeks before in San Francisco. See how Oracle is transforming the data centre and creating new opportunities for businesses. Find out how you can meet increased demands with fewer resources.

Melbourne - 11th October 2011

Canberra - 12th October 2011

For more information visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/dm/h2fy11/04553-apacfm11044557mpp002c004-oem-486262.html

For more information on Brisbane visit: http://www.oracle.com/us/dm/h2fy11/07414-apacfm11044511mpp039c003-oem-494632.html

Melbourne Silicon Beach Drinks is an informal group meetup for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship, the interwebs or technology.

Date: 6th October 2011

Location: The Deck at Waterside Hotel Rooftop, Corner of Flinders Street and King Street, Melbourne

For more information visit: http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Silicon-Beach/

Trampoline is an event for people who find the world interesting, have something to share with an inquisitive mind. The goal is to cover subjects that are appealing across different disciplines: technical, business, environmental or social. As long as they are interesting ideas and you find them amazing they’ll fit in.

Date: 9th October 2011

Location: Circus Oz, Port Melbourne

For more information visit: http://trampolineday.com/

Attend SANS first-ever training program in Western Australia, SANS Perth 2011. SANS will be conducting its most popular hands-on Information Security course.

SANS Perth is a great chance to maximise your training time and your career in security by learning the full SANS Security Essentials curriculum which you need to qualify for the GSEC certification.

Date: 12th – 17th December 2011

Location: Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace Perth

For more information visit: http://www.shearwater.com.au/news/15/48/SANS-Perth-2011/

Join the SANS Sydney conference for all things Security and IPv6 Essentials, Audit, Network Forensics and Advanced Pen Testing

SANS is putting up its latest course in Network Forensics, IPv6 Essentials and Advanced Penetration Testing in combination with its core programs in Audit and Security Essentials.

Date: 11th November – 19th November 2011
Location: 36 College Street, Sydney

For more information visit: http://www.sans.org/sydney-2011/