PAVT ransomware attack - check your Remote Desktop access!

PAVT, distributors of EAW, ClearOne, and Symetrix among others, were hit this week by a ransomware attack on one of their servers. While this represented at worst an inconvenience for PAVT as they restored from a back-up, they have taken this opportunity to issue a PSA to warn others of the potential vulnerabilities in their systems. READ MORE>

Support Act Helpline - 1800 959 500

The Support Act Wellbeing Helpline is a free, confidential counselling service that is available to anyone working in the Australian entertainment industry who needs to talk to someone about any aspect of their wellbeing. It is being delivered in partnership with Access EAP, and is staffed by professional counsellors who offer expertise in all areas related to mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal feelings) as well as issues which can be mental health related (such as loneliness, relationship breakdown, financial worries, illness and workplace conflict). MORE INFORMATION>

Tech Talk - How gaming accidentally created an industry-leading product

Alex Hughes looks at the revolutionary Streamdeck: "Online gaming streamers gave us the best tool this industry has seen in the last ten years. The best part is most people never saw it coming, and that includes the original manufacturers of the product." READ>

MORE JOBS

Casual AV Tech - Gold Coast

Head Lighting and Venue Supervisor - Sydney

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Show Technology welcomes Mike Bird

Show Technology is pleased to announce further expansion as well known industry identity Mike Bird joins the Perth team as part of the company’s continued investment in people. READ MORE>

JOBS THIS WEEK

Lighting Technician

NW Group are now looking for a vibrant and positive Lighting Technician & Operator to join our growing team in Wellington, New Zealand.

NW Group includes both Oceania Productions and Spyglass, and we provide technical equipment and services to the NZ live entertainment and event industry. We work on many of NZ’s most iconic events and festivals, corporate events, concerts, theatre shows, live sport events and live broadcasts.

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Your CX Road Test

Got an opinion about a product? We want to hear from you! We're looking for participants for our CX Magazine 'Road Test' product reviews - we interview professionals about gear they've used on the job, and write it up as a review. Lighting, video, audio, rigging, control - whatever your speciality, if you'd like to talk product, email jason@juliusmedia.com and we'll get the ball rolling!

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