In 10 minutes daily, The Business of Tech delivers the latest IT services and MSP-focused news and commentary. Curated to stories that matter with commentary answering ‘Why Do We Care?’, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and provides resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this focused 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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NVIDIA’s AI Chips Promise 50x Revenue Boost; Cloudflare, Adobe, and AWS Unveil New Tools

NVIDIA has made significant announcements at its GTC 2025 event, introducing the Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin AI chips, which promise to revolutionize AI computing. The Blackwell Ultra chips...

Google Acquires Wiz for $32B, CISA Reinstates Laid-Off Workers, Cloudflare Launches Threat Platform

Google has officially confirmed its acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz for a staggering $32 billion, marking the largest deal in the company’s history. This strategic move aims to...

CISOs Gain Boardroom Influence, Apple Encrypts RCS, Nerdio Hits $1B, and Cyber Risks Surge

Cisco jobs are becoming more strategic as organizations adapt to new cybersecurity regulations, with 93% of companies modifying their policies to address the personal liability of Chief Information Security...

March 2025: Inflation Stabilizes, Small Business Confidence Rises, AI Innovations from Kaseya & Zoom

Inflation has shown signs of stabilization, with a modest rise in the Consumer Price Index, but consumer confidence is wavering. Recent data indicates a concerning decline in the U.S....

Revolutionizing Ports: The Impact of Digital Twins and AI on Vessel Management and Traffic Flow with Toby Mills

Toby Mills, the founder and CEO of Entopy, discusses the transformative role of digital twins in port operations, emphasizing their ability to create digital replicas of real-world systems. These...

AI’s Impact on MSPs: Navigating Commoditization, Automation, and Future Opportunities with Jason Bystrak and Ryan Morris

The discussion centers around the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for businesses, particularly managed service providers (MSPs). With significant venture capital investments flooding into AI,...

ServiceNow Acquires MoveWorks for $2.85B; OpenAI Pushes for AI Regulation Easing Amidst Competition

ServiceNow has announced its acquisition of MoveWorks, an enterprise AI specialist, for $2.85 billion, aiming to enhance its artificial intelligence and automation capabilities. This acquisition is expected to be...

Intel’s Leadership Change, Security Upgrades from SailPoint and Verizon, and AI Search Issues

Intel has appointed Lip Butan as its new CEO, effective March 18th, following a tumultuous period marked by a 54% drop in share prices and the ousting of former...

CISA Layoffs, AI Chatbots in Government, and Utah’s Age Verification Law: Tech Policy Updates

Former Trump administration cybersecurity official Sean Planky has been nominated to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). His nomination comes amid significant layoffs at the agency, where...