Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

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Oct 24, 2023 • 12min

Tue Oct-24-2023: Cybersecurity Talent Gap and Funding, Okta's Breach Response, Amazon and Microsoft's Fight Against Tech Support Fraud

Dave Sobel discusses the cybersecurity talent gap and funding landscape, the scrutiny faced by Okta in their breach response, the collaboration between Amazon and Microsoft in combating tech support fraud, and the latest offerings in cloud and network management.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 13min

Mon Oct-23-2023: 2024 vs 2025: Debate on AI Adoption, New York City's AI Action Plan, AI In football

Discusses slow adoption of AI and its impact on IT spending. Organizations investing in broader AI and automation strategies. Growing market for MSP products. Intersection of AI, healthcare, and football highlighted.
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Oct 21, 2023 • 23min

Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Ethics with Brian Beckcom

Computer scientist, philosopher, trial lawyer, and podcast host, Brian Beckcom, discusses the intersection of technology and ethics. Topics include the use of large language models in legal practice, challenges faced by lawyers in adopting technology, and the unanswered questions surrounding AI and technology in businesses.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 12min

Wed Oct-18-2023: MSPs in AI Success, Optimizing the Future of Work, and Europe's IT Demand Decline

Europe's IT demand decline and the convergence of networking and cybersecurity discussed. Future of work trends and their impact on tech service providers explored. Three pillars necessary for AI success touched upon.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 13min

Tue Oct-17-2023: AI Investments and Top-Level Buy-In: Improving Business Operations and Decision-Making

Topics discussed in the podcast include the disparity in CISO salaries, CEOs' opinions on generative AI, the transformation of the workforce with AI, and turning tech into touchable experiences with companies like Betacom and Google Cloud showcasing Industry 4.0.
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Oct 16, 2023 • 14min

Mon Oct-16-2023: SMBs Embrace Tech for Resilience, VBScript, NTLM changes, Google's AI protection

Dave Sobel, technology consultant and host of the Business of Tech podcast, discusses how SMBs are turning to technology for resilience. He explores the potential of automation, AI, and the four-day workweek. Dave highlights changes in the cybersecurity landscape, focusing on VBScript, NTLM, and DDoS vulnerabilities. He also shares the news that Google has joined Adobe and Microsoft in pledging to defend AI copyright. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the latest tech trends and developments.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 17min

Testing and Learning: Insights from Marketplace Practitioners with Bryan Clayton

Dave chats with Bryan Clayton, founder of a consumer-level marketplace, about the challenges of building a successful marketplace. They discuss transitioning from intuition to data-driven decision making, building and managing a marketplace like being a farmer, and the importance of testing and trials for success.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 12min

Fri Oct-13-2023: Canalys and New Relic Reports, Apple's Dominance and Its Impact on IT Outsourcing, plus Friday Big Ideas

In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the unveiling of new avenues and risks for MSPs by Canalys and New Relic. He also talks about the potential impact of Apple's dominance on IT outsourcing and highlights big ideas from Google's cognitive impact to the evolving role of IT in an AI world. The episode emphasizes the importance of involving the channel in successful cloud marketplaces, the high costs of outages, and the relevance of marketplaces for MSPs and IT outsourcing companies providing new revenue streams and opportunities in cybersecurity.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 13min

Thu Oct-12-2023: The Cost of AI Innovation and California's New Tech Laws, Microsoft's Copilot Security Profile and DattoCon Hits and Misses

The podcast discusses the cost of AI innovation, California's new tech laws, Microsoft's copilot security profile, and the hits and misses of last week's DattoCon event. Topics include the financial implications of AI innovation, potential price increases for AI features, security concerns surrounding Microsoft's co-pilot, and the service opportunity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in helping clients with AI limitations.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 11min

Wed Oct-11-2023: AI Powered PCs, AI and Cloud Regulation, and New AI Product Investment Roundup

Explore the impact of AI-powered PCs on the declining computer market. Learn about UK and global legislation on AI and cloud and understand the soaring AI investments as tech giants unveil new products. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the business of tech.

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