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In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the latest updates in the tech market. He starts by highlighting the increase in cloud infrastructure spending and the decline in traditional IT. He also explores the opportunities for IT firms in data analytics and culture transformation. Dave then mentions Google's strategic move in cloud competition. Moving on, he discusses the latest Consumer Price Index report, which shows sticky inflation in key areas of the economy. This could complicate expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. Dave shares that prices are rising faster than desired, particularly in the services sector, while goods prices are falling. He concludes by mentioning the decline in worldwide PC shipments according to Gartner. Three things to know today 00:00 Cloud Infrastructure Spending Soars as Traditional IT Declines: Key Takeaways from IDC Report03:37 Strategic AI Integration: IT Firms' New Opportunity in Data Analytics and Culture Transformation05:31 Google's Strategic Move in Cloud Competition: No More Exit Fees  💼 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.

Highlights from CES include Wi-Fi 7, voice-controlled toilet seats, and transparent displays. Microsoft introduces Copilot Pro, a $20 consumer AI plan. Evergreen acquires Lancom Technology for international expansion.

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses the changing work landscape and the impact it has on employee well-being. He shares data from various surveys, including the American Psychological Association's Work in America survey, which reveals that workplace stress in the U.S. has reached epidemic proportions, with high workloads, low job control, and work-family conflict being the top stressors. The survey also highlights high rates of workplace bullying and discrimination. Additionally, the episode explores the issue of burnout and its impact on productivity, with 65% of employees experiencing burnout in 2023. The importance of taking breaks, having focused time, and logging off after work is emphasized, as these practices have been found to improve productivity. Lastly, the podcast discusses the challenges faced by remote workers, including a lower likelihood of receiving promotions and raises.00:00 Navigating the New Work Landscape: Surveys Indicate Shift Towards Flexibility, Remote Work, and Employee Well-Being04:47 From Redefining Meetings to Navigating Virtual Legality: Some Friday Big ideas    💼 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.

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses OpenAI's strategic moves, including their response to copyright lawsuits and the launch of their new service, ChatGPT Team. OpenAI defends their use of copyrighted material for training AI technologies, stating it falls under fair use and emphasizes the transformative potential of AI in journalism. They have also launched ChatGPT Team, a subscription tier targeting small and medium-sized businesses, offering access to GPT-4 and various tools. The episode also touches on the mixed impact of generative AI on minority workforces and organizational challenges. Tune in to learn more about these important developments in the tech industry. Three things to know today 00:00 OpenAI's Strategic Moves: Defending Copyright Lawsuits and Launching Services for Diverse Sectors03:25 Microsoft's Copilot App Launch Unnoticed: No Impact on ChatGPT's Rising Installs and Revenue06:21 Generative AI's Mixed Impact on Minority Workforces and Organizational Challenges Supported by:  Skykick – Webinar on Jan 25 here!   💼 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.

In this episode, we discuss three key tech news stories. First, we dive into the controversy surrounding Carta, a cap table management company, and its alleged unethical tactics. The CEO of a startup claims that Carta contacted investors without consent and attempted to sell shares without authorization. This incident has raised questions about Carta's trustworthiness and sparked similar experiences from other customers. Next, we explore the highlights from CES 2024, focusing on the shift in AR and VR terminology and its industrial applications. The event showcased the evolving landscape of augmented and virtual reality technologies and how they are being utilized in various industries. Lastly, we cover HPE's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, signaling an AI-focused expansion. This move highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the tech industry and the strategic investments being made to capitalize on its potential. Three things to know today00:00 Unconsented Investor Contact by Carta Sparks Trust Issues in Startup Community03:44 CES 2024 Highlights Shift in AR/VR Terminology and Industrial Applications06:40 HPE Set to Acquire Juniper Networks in $14 Billion AI-Focused Expansion   💼 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.

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses the security and privacy risks associated with the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence systems. He highlights a report by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST) that identifies four key types of attacks in AI: evasion, poisoning, privacy, and abuse. Dave also explores the barriers to the adoption of generative AI and the potential benefits it offers. He mentions the success of Snapchat+ in attracting 7 million paying subscribers and its use of generative AI features. Additionally, Dave covers the investment in Hatz AI, a platform that enables managed service providers to deliver AI as a service. He also discusses the future of AI-capable PCs and the release of Apple's Vision Pro headset. Three things to know today00:00 NIST Report Identifies Key Attack Types in AI: Evasion, Poisoning, Privacy, and Abuse02:55 Self-Evolving Tiny AI models, SnapChat Plus’ 7 million subs, and more05:54 The Vision Pro gets a release date    💼 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.

In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses several key topics affecting the tech industry. He highlights the contrasting trends in job growth, with the tech industry seeing an increase in new positions in specialized tech firms, while tech occupations in non-tech sectors decline. Sobel also explores the potential for inflation to fall below the Federal Reserve's target, which could lead to rate cuts and relief for consumers. He then delves into the challenges faced by middle-market companies, which have experienced declining earnings and rising debt. The episode also covers the release of a new cybersecurity strategy for the healthcare sector, the Federal Trade Commission's reward for combating AI voice cloning, and the FBI's expansion of cyber-assistant legal attachés. Sobel concludes by discussing the need for specialized cybersecurity solutions in healthcare, the demand for services that bridge the gap between cloud technology and business value realization, and the importance of targeting non-IT stakeholders in funding cloud projects.Three things to know today 00:00 Tech Industry Sees Job Growth in Services and Cloud Infrastructure Amid Overall Tech Role Decline04:16 FBI, HHS and FTC all advance security with new programs06:44 Strategic Opportunity for Services Focusing on ROI in Cloud Transformations    💼 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.

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In this episode of the Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel discusses Microsoft's new AI move with the introduction of a co-pilot key on Windows 11 devices. He also highlights a study on the use of ChatGPT in the workplace and the launch of the GPT Store by OpenAI. Additionally, Sobel covers Jeff Bezos' investment in Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, and addresses employee concerns about the impact of AI on their careers. He also shares insights on evolving authentication methods and metrics for CTOs in the boardroom. Finally, he discusses the weaponization of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the need for more female representation in the IT industry.Two things to know today 00:00 Microsoft's Bold AI Move: 'Copilot for Windows' Access via Dedicated Keyboard Key04:35 Metrics Mastery: Communicating Engineering Value in the Boardroom   Want to take my class?   https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 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.

Four things to know today00:00 CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released: Implications for Defense Contractors and MSPs  04:25 NSF, Air Force, and UK Supreme Court moves to note 07:02 CISA Seeks Feedback on 'Secure by Design' Principles - Implications for Cybersecurity Service Providers08:39 Windows 11 Struggles to Gain Market Share Amidst Windows 10 Dominance Supported by:  https://skykick.com/mspradio/ Want to take my class?   https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/    💼 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.