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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.
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Jan 21, 2023 • 8min
DevOps: Are typical MSP service offerings really any different to an "app"?
This a question from a Patreon Supporter. I've long held a view that MSPs need to be more agile in their methodology and adopt a slightly unique variation of DevOps culture to be competitive in delivering their services. It seems to be a common problem when enterprise ITSM platforms are applied to MSPS resulting in team isolation which is the antithesis of DevOps culture. Traditional DevOps is about developing and deploying apps. Are typical MSP service offerings really any different to an "app"? They have a lifecycle; the market demands new features before we are finished rolling out last batch. How we deliver them needs to be constantly seeing efficiencies to remain competitive. I am not sure about your awareness of DevOps methodology specifically, but I think the concept of value stream committees to manage the end-to-end delivery of product outcomes is missing from the top end of our industry. In smaller MSPs, still with startup culture it still exists. Still, the M&A trend we see across the MSP industry has a nasty habit of eliminating this in favor of conformity with a "nobody ever got fired for saying do ITIL" narrative. Interested in your take :) This podcast is my answer. Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 20, 2023 • 7min
Fri Jan-20-2023: Global IT spend contracts, cloud and consulting steady and rising; bogus titles instead of overtime pay
Two things to know toda Global IT spending contracts in 2022, but cloud and consulting services remain steady and on the rise AND Companies exploiting federal labor laws with titles instead of overtime pay: Study Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 19, 2023 • 7min
Thu Jan-19-2023: Azure OpenAI Service, Moving Away from Hybrid Work, and 4-Day Work week Success
Three things to know today Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service now generally available TechAisle Survey Indicates Move Away from Hybrid Work, but Challenges Remain for SMBs and Midmarket Firms AND 4 Day Week Global Experiment Shows Positive Results for Companies and Employees, More Adopters to Follow This is the Business of Tech. Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 18, 2023 • 7min
Wed Jan-18-2023: Shopify, Microsoft, Pia, HPE, Quickpass, TD Synnex, Apple moves to consider
Two things to know today Shopify and Microsoft make changes to employee work schedules and time off policies, raising questions on benefits and culture AND Pia, HPE, Quickpass, TD Synnex and Apple make strategic moves in automation, AI, cybersecurity and SMB services Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 17, 2023 • 7min
Tue Jan-17-2023: Goldman's Recession call, Amazon's Prime expansion, Ransomware shifts to theft
Three things to know today Goldman Sachs report predicts 45-55% chance of mild recession in 2023 Amazon expands Prime logistics to independent merchantsAND Ransomware operators shift to stealing data, increasing risk for business Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 12, 2023 • 8min
Thu Jan-12-2023: MSP's Vendor Priorities, Gartner's SaaS Management Platform Report, and CloudFlare launches monitoring
Three things to know today Kaspersky Report Reveals MSPs Prioritize Price and Features in Vendor Selection Gartner Report on SaaS Management Platforms: Maturing and Fragmented IndustryAND CloudFlare Launches Monitoring Dashboard for Network Issues and Performance Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 11, 2023 • 7min
Wed Jan-11-2023: Right to Repair preemption move, the first Cyber Catastrophe Bond, Digital License Plates Hacked
Three things to know today John Deere Signs Agreement with Farm Bureau for 'Right to Repair' Preemption Beazley Launches First Cyber Catastrophe Bond: $45 Million Private Bond for Cyber RisksAND California's Digital License Plates Hacked: Full Access to Accounts Obtained Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 10, 2023 • 7min
Tue Jan-10-2023: FTC's Ban on Non-Competes, Zero Trust Deadline, and ChatGPT updates
Three things to know today FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements, Impacting Millions of Workers Zero-Trust Deadline Approaching for Government Agencies: September 2024AND ChatGPT: Criminal Use, Microsoft Integration, AI-Assisted Court Proceedings, and Potential Investment Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 9, 2023 • 7min
Mon Jan-9-2023: Tech Layoffs are misleading picture, new salary date reveals ranges at top tech companies
Two things to know today Tech Layoffs Are A Misleading Picture of the Industry's HealthAND New Salary Data Reveals Wide Ranges at Top Tech Companies Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/
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Jan 7, 2023 • 14min
ConnectWise's CEO Jason Magee on the future, technical debt, leadership, and competition
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