https://www.theinformation.com/articles/iran-war-imperils-300-billion-gulf-ai-spending?utm_campaign=article_email&utm_content=article-16718&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sg The war: The USA has bombed three data centers owned by Amazon. This is the first time I’ve seen data centers be targets. It won’t be the last.  The war: Middle eastern countries have promised $300 billion in AI infrastructure investment. Some in their countries and some in ours. That investment is in  jeopardy…

The most consequential development highlighted in the episode is Anthropic’s refusal to alter its AI contract terms for the US federal government, specifically regarding the prohibition of mass domestic surveillance and the deployment of autonomous lethal robots. Anthropic declined to allow the government unrestricted, legally permitted use of its software, resulting in the cancellation of…

The primary discussion in the episode centers on the increasing risk to data privacy posed by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications within SMB environments. Panelists highlighted the challenge of educating clients on how AI systems may access, process, and transmit sensitive information, sometimes integrating client data into broader training datasets owned by third…

This Week’s Highlights: 1. Elevating Your Business Conversations Ever feel anxious about those business-focused meetings with customers? You’re not alone! In this episode, Amy Babinchak and James Kernan share their personal experiences—like ice-breakers for introverts, why finding common ground matters, and how to move the business convo from awkward to actionable. Here’s Amy’s advice: listen…

In this episode, hosts James Kernan and Amy Babinchak dive into practical insights for MSPs and IT service providers, powered by Small Biz Thoughts. They kick things off by tackling the question of the week: What should you say in front of a crowd of 100 decision makers if you only have five minutes? James…

In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosted by James Kernan, guest Amy Slater from Innovative Events discusses her transition from the medical field to marketing and events. Amy shares insights on how her company helps MSPs with their marketing, including detailed strategies and processes. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation…

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, Amy interviews Steve Shattuck, VP of Global Partner Ecosystem and Business Development at GoTo. Steve shares his extensive background with AI from his tenure at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and discusses the transformative impact AI is having on the MSP industry. They delve into how AI can…

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, our host James Kernan welcomes Justin Maxwell of Big Life Financial to discuss crucial changes in the tax law surrounding R&D tax credits for tech companies. They delve into the history and importance of the R&D tax credits, misconceptions about qualification, and the significant financial benefits…

Overview: Exploring the Future of MSPs: AI, Cybersecurity, and Building Trust In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, host James Kernan interviews Tim Thomson, founder of Cyber Trends, who shares insights on the future opportunities for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in 2026. They discuss the role of AI and automation, the importance of cybersecurity…