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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December 1, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:16:23
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...
November 30, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:28:07
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...
November 29, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:20:45
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...
November 28, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:21:43
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...
November 27, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:16:59
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...
November 26, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:14:05
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...
November 25, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:14:17
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...
November 24, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:16:36
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...
November 23, 2024
Dave Sobel
Business of Tech
00:20:01
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)...