In this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, host Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Ryan Morris of Morris Management Partners and Luis Giraldo, Chief Experience Officer at ScalePad. The conversation centers around the provocative question: Does standardization equal commoditization? As the IT channel evolves, many Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are grappling…

Host Dave Sobel sits down with Jeff Bishop, who oversees the ASIO product line at ConnectWise. The conversation delves into the evolution of the ASIO platform, which has been a significant focus for the company. Jeff reflects on the challenges faced during the development process, particularly the decision to create an entire platform during the…

We start focusing on the resurgence of the state-sponsored cyber espionage group Volt Typhoon. This group has been targeting critical infrastructure, particularly outdated devices like Cisco and Netgear routers, and has successfully compromised a significant percentage of these devices in a short time frame. The episode highlights the vulnerabilities in the energy sector, where third-party…

Significant challenges are being faced by companies like OpenAI as they encounter scaling plateaus in developing new large language models. Host Dave Sobel notes that AI researchers are advocating for innovative training techniques that mimic human reasoning, suggesting a shift in the competitive landscape. OpenAI’s latest model, O1, employs a technique called test-time compute, which…

With a significant increase in global demand for cloud services and data security, the managed services market is expected to reach an estimated $393.02 billion by 2025. Factors contributing to this growth include the need for specialized providers to manage complex IT infrastructures and the rising trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), which necessitates…

Wayne Selk from CompTIA joins host Dave Sobel to focus on the current state of cybersecurity and the challenges faced by Managed Service Providers (MSPs). They delve into CompTIA’s recent state of cybersecurity report, which highlights a significant gap between cybersecurity investments and the outcomes achieved. This disconnect raises critical questions about how MSPs can…

In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Naveen Krishnan, an AI architect at Microsoft. The conversation centers around the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its applications across various industries, including retail, financial services, and manufacturing. Nupi shares insights into how businesses are increasingly…

In this episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Aaron Painter, CEO of NameTag, about the evolving landscape of identity verification in the face of emerging threats like deep fakes. The conversation begins with an exploration of traditional identity verification methods, particularly multi-factor authentication (MFA), and their…

Cisco’s 2024 Consumer Privacy Survey  reveals a growing awareness among consumers regarding data privacy and its correlation with trust in artificial intelligence. The survey indicates that 53% of consumers are now aware of their national privacy laws, a significant increase from previous years, and 81% of these informed individuals feel their data is protected. Notably,…

The findings of a recent report highlight the challenges faced by C-suite executives regarding aging IT systems amidst a surge in AI adoption. While 90% of executives believe their technology is top-notch, nearly two-thirds acknowledge that outdated infrastructure poses significant issues, with many critical IT systems nearing the end of their life cycle. The report…