API Connects Ltd (NZ)

It's essential that your systems not only work well together but work well for you. As things get more complex, we focus on simplicity—ensuring seamless functionality across your ecosystem. Are your systems doing what they’re supposed to? Are they communicating effectively? If not, we’re here to help. After a refreshing long weekend in Aotearoa (the last one before Christmas!), we asked ChatGPT for a quick summary of what we do (because short weeks call for simplicity). Here’s what came out: API Connects streamlines IT solutions, from cloud consulting to data integration, to enhance efficiency. Visit apiconnects.co.nz for details.

We are thrilled to announce that we have become a Value-Add Reseller partner for Portainer! 🚀 Portainer is an outstanding Kubernetes management platform that simplifies implementation and makes management effortless for infrastructure teams, developers, and DevOps professionals. I’m especially excited about its GitOps capabilities along with core feature which is simplify container management across any orchestrator with an intuitive UI and powerful features. Portainer holds incredible potential for our clients. A big thank you to Geoff Olliff and Neil Cresswell for your support. We look forward to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers with Portainer! #Portainer #Kubernetes #DevOps #Partnership #ValueAddReseller

We are thrilled to announce a case study of a successful internal deployment of LlamaIndex at NVIDIA, an internal AI assistant for sales 🧑💼🤖 * Uses Llama 3.1 405b for simple queries, 70b model for document searches * Retrieves from multiple sources: internal docs, NVIDIA site, and web * LlamaIndex Workflows handles routing and core functionality * Literal AI (Chainlit) provides the chat interface for sales reps Parallel retrieval system searches multiple sources simultaneously Built-in context augmentation helps handle company acronyms/terms Real-time inference achieved through NVIDIA NIM optimization Sales automation is a top use case for agents. Check out our case study here: https://lnkd.in/ebEGhTpY

As we head into a long weekend here in Aotearoa, the team at API Connects Ltd (NZ) would like to wish you a wonderful weekend. We hope you get a chance to get outside and enjoy some of this weather, though depending where you are across the motu you may prefer to hunker inside and stay safe. Either way we hope you enjoy yourself and take a well deserved a break as we head towards the tail end of this year.

Another proud day for us as we formally announce that we are now an official Fortinet partner, Fortinet, security and networking have been something we have long been involved with but we didnt have the official partnership there - No longer, We are now all in and will be completing in house training soon to get out internal qualifications.

Apple has just released developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing powerful new Apple Intelligence features! Developers can now access APIs for Writing Tools, Genmoji, and Image Playground, making it easier than ever to integrate Apple’s generative AI into apps. 🌐 Plus, localized English support is expanding to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K.! Stay tuned for public releases next week! ⚡️ https://lnkd.in/gTvvScNW #AppleIntelligence #iOS18 #macOSSequoia #AI #DeveloperTools #TechUpdate #GenerativeAI #Localization

A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Windows could potentially allow attackers to create a Domain Admin account in Active Directory. This flaw poses a serious threat to enterprise networks, enabling unauthorized access and control over critical systems. IT admins should prioritize patching and reinforce security measures immediately to mitigate the risk. https://lnkd.in/gWFiAJEw  #Cybersecurity #WindowsVulnerability #ActiveDirectory #DomainAdmin #ITSecurity #PatchNow

Microsoft Windows is having a turn again. This one can potentially create a Domain Admin account in Active Directory. #cybersecurity

Looking to speed up your release cycles and bring features to market faster? At API Connects, we’ve been providing modern DevOps services in New Zealand since 2015, helping businesses automate pipelines, boost productivity, and deploy resilient systems. From infrastructure management to operational and capacity management, our expert team ensures process agility, security, and efficiency every step of the way. Ready to accelerate your DevOps journey? Let’s connect! 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gPtFVcFf   #DevOps #Automation #Cloud #NZTech #SoftwareDevelopment  #NewZealand