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

Fri Sep-1-2023: Broadband News, Security Pros Unsure of Risk Remediation, AI Caution Warnings

Three things to know today 00:00 The Catch-22 of Broadband’s Importance: Vital but a Commodity 03:53 Who’s in Charge Here? Almost Half of Security Pros Unsure of Contacts for...

Thu Aug-31-2023: Remote Work, Copyright office call for input, Jargon Impact, Unusual AI beneficiary

Four things to know today 00:00 The Data is In: Remote Work Here to Stay, but Challenges Persist 03:52 Will AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted? US Copyright Office Wants to...

Wed Aug-30-2023: AI: Right for MSPs? Confidence & EBITDA woes, and Google & OpenAI launches

Three things to know today 00:00 Generative AI: A New Frontier or a Missed Opportunity for MSPs and VARs? 05:07 Strong Confidence but EBITDA Woes: The Dichotomy in MSP...

Tue Aug-29-2023: Tech Illiteracy in the US, Stakes of AI Adoption, Cost Optimization in Tech

Three things to know today 00:00 Tech Illiteracy in the U.S.: A Look at What Americans Do and Don’t Know 03:34 The Stakes of AI Adoption: Where Mistakes are...

Mon Aug-28-2023: SMB Optimism & Labor Pessimism, Tech Sector Talent Crisis, VDP saves $4M+ for Fed

Three things to know today 00:00 The Great Disconnect: Small Business Optimism Rises, Labor Confidence Declines 04:34 Tech Sector’s Talent Crisis: Unfilled Jobs, Overworked Staff, and Missed Opportunities 07:14...

What’s in the CMMC 2.0 Leak? with Alex Trafton & Matt Triner

Join us in this exclusive live discussion as two renowned security experts delve into the recent CMMC 2.0 draft specification leak before its official release. This leak could have...

What you need to know about TLS/SSL cert expiration with Tim Callan of Sectigo

As Chief Experience Officer of Sectigo, Tim Callan leads efforts to optimize the customer journey across all aspects of the business. Tim has more than 20 years of experience...

Fri Aug-25-2023: New laws for MSPs to consider, Apple reverses on right to repair, two big ideas

Three things to know today 00:00 Corporate Transparency Act in the US: MSPs Urged to Consult Legal Counsel for Compliance 03:25 Historic Reversal: Apple Supports ‘Right to Repair’ Legislation...

Thu Aug-24-2023: COBOL Conversion AI, More than Malware, JWCC Progress, NYT Blocks OpenAI

Four things to know today 00:00 Reviving Legacy Code: IBM Develops AI Tool to Modernize Cobol Applications 03:39 Generative AI’s Impact: More in Phishing than Malware Development 06:38 JWCC...