In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” host Dave Sobel discusses contrasting economic trends between the U.S. and Europe. While the U.S. experienced strong economic growth and exceeded GDP expectations, Europe faced challenges with a shrinking German economy and supply disruptions impacting inflation. The episode also highlights the legal and ethical debate surrounding AI-generated deep fakes of Taylor Swift, as well as the examination of AI by the FTC, Copyright Office, and OMB

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” host Dave Sobel discusses four key topics. First, he highlights the investigation by the New Hampshire AG into a fake robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, which is seen as an attempt at voter suppression. Next, he explores the dark side of AI in politics and its potential for voter manipulation. Sobel also delves into the shifting cyber threat landscape and Symantec’s insights on ransomware gang tactics. Finally, he touches on the initial demand for Apple’s Vision Pro and the apprehension among developers. The episode concludes with a reflection on the parallels between IT outsourcing and generative AI adoption.

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” Dave Sobel discusses the growing risks of AI in finance and politics, and the rise of regulations ahead of the elections. He also covers the compliance requirements for small businesses, who now face the same cyber requirements as larger firms. Additionally, Sobel highlights the launches of Seceon, Atakama, Pax8, and Microsoft. Finally, Sobel delves into the need for legislation and regulation in the areas of AI and deepfakes in political campaigns, urging states to take action as the 2024 election approaches.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of the IT and business services market, which is showing signs of a rebound according to ISG Research. We also explore Nightshade and Glaze, tools developed by the University of Chicago to protect AI data integrity. Additionally, we cover the Channel Turmoil caused by Broadcom cutting ties with smaller VMware partners. Finally, we highlight the global spending on IT and business services, which experienced a slight decline in Q4 but is expected to rebound in 2024.

In this episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses four important tech news stories. First, he highlights Microsoft’s 365 add-on search and the significant increase in the number of paid add-ons for customers. Next, he mentions the recent email breach by Russian hackers that Microsoft revealed. Sobel then discusses the fallout from the Horizon IT case, where over 700 people were wrongfully convicted due to software errors. Lastly, he mentions the debut of the Apple Vision Pro and the concerns surrounding its availability and repair costs.

In this episode, we discuss four key topics. First, MSPs are boosting their IT budgets by up to 70% to meet the growing demand for enterprise IT. Second, the FTC joins a global pact for AI data privacy, focusing on enhancing training data trustworthiness. Third, we provide an update on the Kaseya case, with prosecutors and the FBI continuing their pursuit beyond sentencing. Finally, we explore the importance of cross-industry collaboration in leveraging AI’s full potential, with insights from Google DeepMind’s COO. We also highlight the significance of human expertise in cybersecurity and introduce Huntress, a company dedicated to elevating SMBs and MSPs with fully managed cybersecurity solutions. The episode concludes with a report on MSPs’ increased spending and the popularity of refurbished IT equipment in the industry.

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses three key topics. First, he explores the business opportunity for IT services in guiding companies through AI integration and overcoming planning hurdles. Next, he dives into the challenges faced by the AI industry in 2024, particularly in relation to global copyright laws. Lastly, he examines the lasting economic legacy of the pandemic, with a significant percentage of U.S. workers continuing to work remotely. The episode also highlights the importance of cybersecurity expertise and introduces Huntress, a company focused on elevating SMBs and MSPs with fully managed cybersecurity solutions. Additionally, Dave shares insights from Gartner on the current stage of AI investment and the projected growth of IT spending in 2024. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and business.

In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the latest updates in the tech market. He starts by highlighting the increase in cloud infrastructure spending and the decline in traditional IT. He also explores the opportunities for IT firms in data analytics and culture transformation. Dave then mentions Google’s strategic move in cloud competition. Moving on, he discusses the latest Consumer Price Index report, which shows sticky inflation in key areas of the economy. This could complicate expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. Dave shares that prices are rising faster than desired, particularly in the services sector, while goods prices are falling. He concludes by mentioning the decline in worldwide PC shipments according to Gartner.