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.
News and commentary delivered daily from experience.
Dave Sobel is joined by Jonathan Romley to discuss the state of hiring and international recruiting in the tech industry. They delve into the challenges companies face in maintaining...
Dave Sobel is joined by analysts Ryan Morris and Seth Robinson to discuss the current state of the SaaS industry, the challenges with pricing models, and the impact of...
Generative AI is currently facing a downturn, with Gartner placing it at the peak of inflated expectations and urging organizations to assess ROI and maturity before deployment. The hype...
AI continues to make waves across various industries, with the American Bar Association issuing ethical guidelines for lawyers using generative AI tools. The importance of competence, confidentiality, and client...
A massive data breach at National Public Data exposed billions of records and raised concerns about data aggregation risks. The breach, believed to be caused by a third-party hacker,...
The episode begins with a focus on the easing inflation rate, which has shifted the Federal Reserve’s attention towards the labor market amidst a surge in mortgage applications. The...
When Marcus Olson, CEO of Pliancy, returned to the Business of Tech Lounge, he discussed the evolution of his business model over the past two years. Despite facing volatility...
Google introduces Gemini Live, a voice chat feature powered by generative AI, offering enhanced speech capabilities and natural conversations. Meanwhile, Flux, an open-source AI image generation model developed by...
Google’s AI overviews in search results have significantly decreased due to user complaints about incorrect answers, prompting the company to refine its implementation. MIT launched the AI Risk Repository,...
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