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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Today’s bonus episode of “The Business of Tech” features Elliot Holland, an expert in small business acquisitions. Elliot, a Harvard Business School alum, shares his insights on buying companies without traditional capital investment. Tune in to learn more about Elliot’s unique approach to helping everyday business buyers close their first deal.
In the latest episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, it was announced that Syncro, a leading MSP platform, has appointed Michael George as its new CEO. With extensive...
In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses rising borrowing costs impacting consumer sentiment and the untold economic story. Microsoft unveils Co-Pilot for finance and Windows 11. Plus, explore Friday Big Ideas on MSP 4.0, security, AI, and weight loss drugs. Research shows that higher borrowing costs have negatively affected consumer sentiment, with interest rate hikes impacting credit card and car loans. Stay informed on the latest economic trends and tech updates with this insightful episode.
On today’s episode of the Business of Tech podcast, key topics include the struggles of mid-market tech companies, the introduction of Microsoft’s Pirate toolkit for enhancing AI security, the rise of fractional CAIOs for steering AI strategies, and updates from ASCII, CompTIA, PIA, and SILENCE laboratories. Market data from Canalys reveals a projected 20% growth in worldwide cloud service spending for 2024, with significant contributions from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
On today’s episode of the Business of Tech, key updates include the unveiling of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 by the National Institute for Standards and Technology, addressing supply chain risks and introducing the govern function. Lockbit’s resurgence and exploits targeting unpatched ConnectWise Screen Connect flaws are discussed. Additionally, KKR is set to acquire VMware’s end-user computing business for $4 billion. The episode also delves into the Biden robocall incident and the implications of deepfake technology.
On today’s episode, we explore key topics in the realm of cybersecurity and technology. We discuss leveraging government initiatives for enhancing IT service providers’ cybersecurity defenses, the establishment of an AI task force by Congress, and the challenges of generative AI in tech interviews. Additionally, Gartner’s top trends in cybersecurity for 2024, focusing on generative artificial intelligence, threat exposure management programs, and evolving identity and access management approaches. Stay informed and proactive about cybersecurity with the insights shared in this episode.
Today’s episode of The Business of Tech covers a survey revealing workers’ fears and eagerness regarding AI tools, Google’s pause on Gemini AI, and diverse AI use cases. The survey shows concerns about AI skill displacement but also a desire to use AI tools more, especially among younger workers. Confidence in AI may be growing, with professionals anticipating increased demand for their skills.
In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel interviews Tom Cahue, IT Manager for the Mary Campbell Center. Tom shares his experiences as an end customer working with an MSP and discusses the importance of effective communication and clearly defining roles. He also highlights how his organization successfully navigated challenges and established a strong working relationship with their MSP.
In this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge with Dave Sobel, the format is more interactive, allowing live viewers to ask questions and engage with guests. The discussion delves into the differences between MSPs and MSSPs, highlighting a case involving Accenture providing IT support services to Starwood and Marriott. Join the conversation every Wednesday at 3 p.m. Eastern for more insights and engaging discussions.
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