Podcast: Business of Tech

Each day, the flood of technology news hits. In an industry that always changes, those who deliver technology services need to focus on the information that matters to them. The Business of Tech podcast focuses on the news you need to know. Covering both the story and why it matters to the way services are created and delivered, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and gives you resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this five minute podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.

2023 Predictions: AI, Automation, 4 day workweek, SaaS, Security, Metaverse, Sustainability & More

Predictions on what is to come on the delivery of IT and MSP services in the year 2023.       Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: subscribe/   Support…

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Accountability for 2022 predictions on Business, Cloud, and Security

As is customary on this show, before I make my 2023 predictions, I examine my 2022 ones to examine what I got right and what I got wrong—accountability for the win. I broke this into three categories last year, so we’ll revisit each first on broad…

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What works better in house IT department or out-sourcing to MSPs?

In your experience, what works better, In house IT department or out-sourcing to MSPs? Let’s dive into the question.       Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of…

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Thu Dec-22-2022: SaaS Adoption rises with security concerns, OCC Report on Provider Risk, and connection between retention and meetings

Three things to know today   AND     Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: subscribe/   Support the show on Patreon:    Want our…

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Wed Dec-21-2022: Channel Trends shows uncertainty management and growth, Q4 Diversity Report, and SMB customer service is a patchwork

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Tue Dec-20-2022: IT purchasing priorities, new SMB security guides, confusing update from Rackspace

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Mon Dec-19-2022: FTC’s focus on data, Ransomware Task Force, and a big unspoken reason for the labor market

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With competition from Microsoft and Apple, how does an MSP stay ahead?

Lou, from Charlotte, North Carolina, wrote me and asked: “How do you suggest MSP get ahead of Apple and Microsoft, who are entering the Managed service space?” Here’s my answer.   Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written…

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Fri Dec-16-2022: State of Sales per Salesforce, what’s happening after tech layoffs

Two things to know today AND   Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: subscribe/   Support the show on Patreon:    Want our stuff?  Cool…

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Thu Dec-15-2022: Kaseya Datto’s Global State of the MSP Report; a business unlock for AI images

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