Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

This podcast covers the psychology of pricing with Wendy's surge pricing strategy, maximizing AI potential with Copilot Lab, HP's new printer subscription service, and Dell's long-term computing vision. Dynamic pricing implications, AI integration in business, and the shift towards printer subscription services are discussed in detail.

Harvard Business School alum Elliot Holland shares insights on buying businesses with no money down, discussing SBA 7A program, avoiding common acquisition mistakes, and importance of culture fit. Learn valuable strategies for successful business deals.

In the podcast, they discuss the appointment of a new CEO at Syncro, the definition of a breach in cybersecurity, and the importance of understanding the differences between exploit and breach. They also touch on leadership changes, customer requirements, and upcoming tech events like ConnectWise's M&A nation event. Additionally, there is talk about the rise of Chief AI Officers in companies and unique business acquisition strategies.

This podcast explores the impact of rising borrowing costs on consumer sentiment and the economy. Microsoft introduces Co-Pilot for finance and Windows 11 updates. Dive into discussions on MSP 4.0, security, AI, and weight loss drugs. Learn about small business credit cards, productivity growth, and AI's role in improving living standards.

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.Four things to know today00:00 Mid-Market Tech Struggles: Advania Study Highlights Need for Better Solutions04:24 Microsoft's PyRIT: A New Toolkit for Enhancing Generative AI Security Practices07:02 The Emergence of Fractional CAIOs: A Flexible Approach to Steering AI Strategies09:26 ASCII, CompTIA, Pia, and Silence Laboratories in the news   💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics discussed include the unveiling of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, Lockbit's resurgence and ConnectWise Screen Connect flaws, KKR acquiring VMware ECU, Biden robocall incident, and implications of deepfake technology

Explore key topics in cybersecurity and technology, including leveraging government initiatives for enhancing IT service providers' defenses. Learn about Congress' establishment of an AI task force and the challenges of generative AI in tech interviews. Discover Gartner's top trends for 2024, focusing on generative AI, threat exposure management, and evolving identity and access management approaches.

Workers express fear of AI skill displacement but also eagerness to use AI tools; Google pauses Gemini AI, diverse AI use cases discussed; SMB market trends and Microsoft integrations highlighted; AI application in baseball and defense sectors, data analytics importance, and consulting opportunities explored.

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. Supported by:  https://huntress.com/mspradio/https://coreview.com/msp/     💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Delve into negligence in cybersecurity with Accenture, AI opportunities for solution providers from Canalys Chief Analyst, and turmoil in vendor programs like Broadcom and ArcServe affecting smaller partners. Expert insights from Ryan Morris on vendor moves and how solution providers can adapt.