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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All Episodes

Exploring AI, Automation, and Device Lifecycle Management in the Evolving RMM Landscape with Colin Britton

Dave Sobel interviews Colin Britton, the COO of Devisee, to discuss the current landscape of automation and management applications, particularly in relation to Microsoft Intune. Colin shares insights into...

Q&A on MSP Trends: AI, Billing Rates, Technician Density, Cloud Spend, and Remote Work Insights

Dave Sobel engages with the audience during a live Question and Answer session, addressing a variety of topics relevant to the managed services provider (MSP) market. The discussion kicks...

AI in DNS Security, Content Moderation & Future Trends in Cybersecurity w/ Ken Carnesi

Host Dave Sobel sits down with Ken Carnesi, the co-founder and CEO of DNSfilter, to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within their DNS security solutions. Ken explains...

Mobile Security, Generational Attitudes, AI Impact, & Data Governance Trends w/ Denis O’Shea

Host Dave Sobel welcomes Dennis O’Shea, CEO of Mobile Mentor, a managed services provider (MSP) with a unique background in mobile technology. Dennis shares insights from his extensive experience...

Cybersecurity Breaches, AI Ethics, Cloud Competition, and CISO Liability

The episode opens with a report on a major telecommunications breach attributed to Chinese government hackers known as Salt Typhoon. This breach has compromised American telecom infrastructure, allowing unauthorized...

AI Readiness Challenges, VMware & Intel Struggles, Microsoft & OpenAI Innovations

There is a growing urgency for organizations to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) amidst a notable lack of readiness. A recent Cisco report reveals that while 85% of IT leaders...

AI PCs, Amazon’s Anthropic Investment, Remote Work Trends, and MSP Tool Market Shifts

Early challenges faced by Artificial Intelligence Personal Computers (AIPCs), include productivity gaps, consumer confusion, and adoption barriers. A recent study by Intel highlights that users of AI-equipped PCs are...

Exploring the Cyber Criminal Ecosystem: Roles, Trust, and Disruption Strategies with Martin Zugec

In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel engages in a compelling conversation with Martin from Bitdefender, who describes his role as a popular scientist...

Navigating MSP M&A: Capital, Growth, & Strategies for Success in a Shifting Market w/ Abraham Garver

In this episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel welcomes Abraham Garver from Focus Investment Bank to discuss the current state of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...