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.
The podcast is hosted by Dave Sobel, a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired. This firm was a winner of multiple awards, including Kaseya’s Cutting Edge and ConnectWise’s Best New Idea, as well as being a finalist for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner of the Year in the Small Business Specialist category. After his MSP experience, he worked for multiple vendors at such companies as Level Platforms, GFI, LogicNow, and Solarwinds, leading community, event, marketing, and product strategies, as well as several M&A activities.
He was named a CRN Channel Chief multiple times, to the CRN UK A-List, as a Channel Futures Circle of Excellence winner, to Channel Pro’s 20/20 Visionaries, and has been an MSPmentor 250 member for multiple years Dave has been recognized as one of the top virtualization experts globally as a Microsoft MVP for Virtualization. and author of “Virtualization: Defined. A Primer for the SMB Consultant.” Dave has served on the executive council for Managed Services and Emerging Technologies, the Vendor Advisory Council, as founding Chair for the Mobility Community for CompTIA.
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The U.S. experienced a slowdown in Q1 GDP growth, with a rate of 1.6%, signaling a deceleration in the economy at the start of 2024. Despite this, consumer spending...
In the podcast episode, Joe Vezzani, the CEO and co-founder of Lunar Crush, delves into the evolving role of influencers in the buyer’s journey, particularly emphasizing their impact on B2B markets. Vezzani points out how influencers, ranging from subject matter experts to anonymous creators, are now collaborating in teams and engaging with businesses in more informal ways, such as through direct messages on platforms like X. This shift signifies a significant change in the creator economy, where influencers have transitioned from individuals to integral parts of businesses’ marketing strategies.
Organizations like Scale Computing are taking advantage of market disruptions caused by changes in VMware’s subscription pricing model. In this episode, we discuss how Broadcom’s alterations to VMware’s subscription...
In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” we cover the FCC’s decision to restore net neutrality, reclassifying broadband as an essential service. The episode also discusses AI’s impact on workplace productivity and Microsoft’s efforts to rebuild trust amid security breaches. Maryland and Nebraska passing consumer data privacy laws are also mentioned.
In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, three key updates are highlighted: the FTC’s decision to ban non-compete agreements, Apple’s adjustments to its Vision Pro headset forecast, and Veeam’s cybersecurity enhancement through acquiring Coveware.
In this episode, we delve into the latest tech news, including a record low in ransomware payment rates, challenges with email authentication tools, and a new scam alert involving fake podcast invitations. ConnectWise and Microsoft also team up to enhance cybersecurity with new integrations. The episode wraps up with news on the U.S. Department of State imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in commercial spyware targeting various groups.
In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses the latest developments in the tech industry. Highlights include a study showing that 92% of Windows machines in large organizations are not AI ready, calls for increased funding for AI safety oversight, and the introduction of advanced work analytics by Produce 8 to enhance MSP operations. Additionally, Google partners with the National Guard to improve disaster response with AI. Meta’s release of the Llama 3 large language model for MetaAI, touted as the most intelligent AI assistant, is also covered, with plans to expand its capabilities in the future.
The managed services market in the U.S. is a dominant force globally, as reported by IDC. Accounting for over 45% of the global contract value in the managed services...
In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, Rodrigo Loureiro discusses the state of play in cybersecurity. He highlights that many organizations are still falling short in basic cybersecurity hygiene, which he views as a significant failure. Loureiro emphasizes the importance of human expertise alongside technology to effectively protect small businesses. If you want to learn more about cybersecurity and how AI is transforming responses, tune in to this insightful episode!
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