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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Small businesses have demonstrated job gains, particularly in the South and leisure industries, as highlighted in the podcast episode. According to the April ADP National Employment Report, small businesses...
AI presents a significant opportunity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to enhance their services by replacing legacy tools with AI-enabled solutions. In a podcast episode featuring Niraj Tolia, the...
AI is increasingly being utilized across various industries to boost efficiency and cut costs, with a strong emphasis on data management. The podcast episode provided several examples showcasing how...
Security systems are increasingly vulnerable to a variety of threats, as discussed in the podcast episode. Issues such as DNS tunneling, Wi-Fi vulnerabilities like the SSID Confusion attack, and...
The Biden administration’s push for a liability framework for insecure software represents a significant shift in cybersecurity policy. The objective is to transfer the security responsibility from technology users...
Google made significant announcements at the 2024 Google I.O. conference, showcasing major AI initiatives that highlight the company’s dedication to advancing artificial intelligence technology. A key announcement was Project...
OpenAI’s launch of GPT-4 Omni represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence. This cutting-edge AI model features real-time voice interaction capabilities, allowing users to engage in verbal conversations with...
One of the key insights from the podcast episode is the projection that the global IT services market is expected to reach $2 trillion by 2028. This growth is...
On this bonus episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave talks with Rob Fegan about connecting with Microsoft and staying relevant in the tech industry. Rob shares his expertise in helping Microsoft partners leverage the company’s field teams. Rob discusses his 15 to 20-year journey working with Microsoft partners, highlighting his deep understanding of Microsoft’s partnership ecosystem.
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