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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All Episodes

Tue Oct-31-2023: Analyzing White House’s AI Executive Order, AR+VR Moves, G7 moves on Ransomware

In today’s episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses three important topics. First, he analyzes the White House’s new executive order on AI, which covers a...

Mon Oct-30-2023: Tech Earnings Roundup, Octo Tempest – new MSP threat, and Preview the AI exec order

In this episode, we discuss the latest tech earnings reports and their implications for the industry. Microsoft reported strong Q1 2024 results, with a 13% revenue growth driven by...

How AI has transformed an investor and author’s workflow with Alysia Silberg

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel welcomes Alicia Silberg, an investor and author, to discuss her latest book, “Unemployable: How AI Transformed My...

Thu Oct-26-2023: Supply Chain Breakdowns, When Robots Go Wrong, Phishing Threats and Fraud Detection

In today’s episode of “The Business of Tech,” we discuss the recent security breach at Okta, where 1Password became a victim of a customer service breach. We also talk...

Hyperscale Data Centers and Windows 12, Amazon & Microsoft 365, Stanford’s Transparency Model

In this episode, we explore the future of IT, discussing the growth of hyperscale data centers and the impact of artificial intelligence workloads. We also delve into the adoption...

Tue Oct-24-2023: Cybersecurity Talent Gap and Funding, Okta’s Breach Response, Amazon and Microsoft’s Fight Against Tech Support Fraud

In this episode of “The Business of Tech,” host Dave Sobel discusses four important topics. First, he highlights the talent gap in cybersecurity based on data from CyberSeek, which...

Mon Oct-23-2023: 2024 vs 2025: Debate on AI Adoption, New York City’s AI Action Plan, AI In football

In this episode, we discuss the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on IT spending. While generative AI has not significantly affected IT spending, Gartner predicts...

Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Ethics with Brian Beckcom

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave interviews Brian Beckcom, a computer scientist, philosopher, trial lawyer, and podcast host. Brian shares his unique perspective on...

Wed Oct-18-2023: MSPs in AI Success, Optimizing the Future of Work, and Europe’s IT Demand Decline

In this episode, we discuss three key topics. First, we explore the decline in Europe’s demand for IT and business services, with managed services down 2% and as-a-service dropping...