I’m launching a new movement in Melbourne: Go Local, Go People. Tech shouldn't be a cold, international utility. It should be a local craft supported by people you can actually meet for a coffee. I’m helping businesses in our community reduce their reliance on big tech and move toward sovereign, open-source solutions. Who’s with me?
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The biggest search engine provider knows your office location, your commute, and your customer habits better than you do. But "free" tools come at a high price. When you move to local, open-source alternatives, you stop being the product and start being the owner. It’s time to take back control of your digital footprint.
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Digital Sovereignty sounds complex, but it’s simple: It’s the difference between renting your business tools and owning them. When the biggest social media providers change their algorithms or pricing, you shouldn't have to scramble. By using open-source tools, you own the keys to your kingdom.
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Ever tried getting a human on the phone from a Global tech giant when your email goes down?
Good Luck!
Local IT means having a partner in your timezone, who knows your neighbourhood. It's about human centric support that values your time over a support ticket number.
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Hey folks, if you live in #GlenEira in #Narrm #Melbourne, the council is currently seeking feedback on Social Media.
If you want to express your support for Mastodon as a social media option, then you can do so via their Community Voice group, or by talking to your council representative:
Huzzah! The #GlenEira #RepairCafe got a write-up in the local paper!
(Yes, that's me in the photograph and being quoted in the article.)
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Another successful day at the #GlenEira #RepairCafe.
Fixed lots of items, but the most satisfying was repairing this *gorgeous* antique, made-in-Melbourne fan.
Holy smokes, my preferred candidate made it (by a whisker) in the local council elections! 🎉
Paul Fenwick
Craig Lambie